Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie | Elizabeth Rider
From one chocolate lover to another, I invite you to try this delicious Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie! It’s a perfect Valentine’s day treat that comes together in just 5 minutes.
And not only does it satisfy my sweet tooth, but it also gives me a burst of energy and nutrition that keeps me going through the whole day! So put down those sugary treats and give this healthy chocolatey delight a try – your taste buds won’t regret it!
Ingredients
- Banana: You’ll need one peeled and frozen banana. Bananas are one of my favorite fruits to put in smoothies. They’re a great source of potassium and give this Chocolate Strawberry smoothie its perfectly creamy texture.
- Strawberries: I also add 1 cup of frozen strawberries. Just make sure you remove their stems before putting them in the blender. Frozen fruits make your smoothie richer and sweeter than regular fresh fruits. Some people use fresh fruits and add ice when blending, but then need to add sweetener since that tends to make the smoothie a bit bland.
- Milk: You’ll need 1 ½ cups of milk. You can use any milk of your choice.
- Honey: I like to add 1 tablespoon of raw honey to sweeten the smoothie but you can always omit that or add your preferred type of vegan sweetener.
- Cocoa Powder: Now for that decadent chocolatey taste, you’ll need ¼ cup of cocoa powder. If you want your Chocolate Strawberry smoothie to have a really deep chocolate flavor, I recommend using organic cocoa powder.
- Protein Powder: I like to keep my smoothies healthy and nutritious, so I usually add 1 tablespoon of protein powder. You can use any protein powder of your choice.
- Chocolate syrup: This step is optional but if you want it to be extra chocolatey, you can add ¼ cup of chocolate syrup.
- Toppings: Chocolate-dipped strawberries and chocolate shavings are a great option for serving.
Check out the printable recipe card below for the recipe and detailed instructions.
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How To Make A Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie
- In a blender, blend banana, strawberries, milk, honey, cocoa powder, protein powder, and chocolate syrup until you’ve got a smooth mixture.
- Pour into glasses and serve cold.
If you’re looking for more recipes to try this Valentine’s Day, check out these 10 Hearty Valentine’s Day Recipes. It includes everything from breakfast to dinner.
Cooking Time
5 minutes.
This recipe is super easy to make. All you need to do is put all the ingredients in a blender and blend them together in just 5 minutes.
Storing
You can store your Chocolate Strawberry smoothie in a mason jar, or any airtight container, in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Yield
This recipe yields around 2 servings depending on your portion size.
Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
This Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie is the perfect Valentine’s day treat. It’s tasty, nutritious, and comes together in just 5 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 1 banana, peeled and frozen
- 1 cup strawberries, frozen and stems removed
- 1 ½ cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon protein powder of choice
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup, optional
- Chocolate-dipped strawberries, optional for serving
- Chocolate shavings, optional for topping
Instructions
- In a blender, blend banana, strawberries, milk, honey, cocoa powder, protein powder and chocolate syrup until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and serve cold.
