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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Drinks Β» Blueberry Cacao Power Smoothie

    ★★★★★ from 5 reviews

    Blueberry Cacao Power Smoothie

    Published Feb 6, 2014 Β· Modified Nov 8, 2021 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 72 Comments

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    This smoothie though.

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    Dissss smeewwwthiiiieeeeee.

    I've hopped on board the raw cacao train and I'm not getting off. So what if I have to babysit a village for three weeks to afford it? It really does taste like the epitome of chocolate foodgasm. Did I mention that it's loaded with filling fiber (four grams in two tablespoons!) and a boatload of disease-fighting antioxidants? Just picture all those little cacoa buggers exploring your bod and kicking that cold to the curb. SEE YA SNIFFLES--THERE'S CA-COW UP IN HERE!

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    If you don't want to spend your paycheck (okay, ten dollars) on a bag of this sacred stuff, I don't blame you. In fact I'd call that normal. But I say splurge on something healthy and delish for once (or twice) because you and your fine self deserve it! And it gives you magic powers, hence the "power smoothie" name. Or was that just from the power greens...

    blueberry cocoa5

    I'm so over bananas in smoothies. Like ugh. I'll probably be into them again by tomorrow but for now, I'm really digging sweetening smoothies with dates and five or so drops of liquid stevia. That said, if your blender sounds like it's grinding up a cell phone when you try to process the dates, you can do frozen bananas instead. I guess.

    Sometimes I just want to bask in the glory of blueberries without bananas all up in there. Ya dig?

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    Blueberry Cacao Power Smoothie

    ★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Total Time: 5 mins
    • Yield: 1 1x
    • Category: Smoothie
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    Description

    A powerhouse of antioxidants featuring raw cacao, chia seeds, power greens and blueberries--the perfect way to start your day!


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • ¾ cup frozen blueberries
    • ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    • 2 tbsp raw cacao powder (or regular cocoa powder)
    • 1 tbsp chia seeds
    • 2-3 pitted dates*
    • 1 cup power greens blends (spinach, chard and kale mix)
    • Stevia or pure maple syrup, to taste (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.

    Notes

    *If your blender won't process the dates, feel free to add frozen banana, pure maple syrup or stevia to taste.

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    P.S.--  April, this smewwthiieee is for you and your sassy, spunky, seriously splendid self. Drink up, diva!

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Eric says

      April 12, 2020 at 1:30 am

      I make this several times a week using my Vitamix, as a healthy meal replacement. I'm so thankful to have found your recipe a few years back. I replace the dates with a generous dollop of natural peanut butter & also add in a splash of vanilla extract, dash of sea salt, & a sprinkle of cinnamon. So creamy, naturally sweet, & delicious. This smoothie is off the chain, and so healthy! Thank you for sharing β™‘

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 13, 2020 at 3:17 pm

        Love it πŸ™‚ Thanks a ton for coming back to review this recipe, Eric! Now I need to go make one.

        Reply
    2. Rachel says

      January 01, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      This recipe was great! I was dubious because I tend to not like blueberry-based recipes as much, but this was delicious as written. Thanks for adding another banana-free recipe to my smoothie repertoire!

      Reply
    3. Rachel says

      January 01, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      This recipe was great! I was dubious because I tend to not like blueberry-based recipes as much, but this was delicious as written. Thanks for adding another banana-free recipe to my smoothie repertoire!

      Reply
    4. Brad Easter says

      February 27, 2017 at 1:32 am

      I make mine 30oz with kale,broccoli,cacao,frozen strawberries,almond milk,stevia drops,brown rice protein.I drink 15oz and the other half I pour and mix dry oats and put in the refrigerator over night for the next morning.Then I add some 100% pumpkin on top.Overnight oats!One a day for 3 years, and I grow my own Tuscan Kale.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 27, 2017 at 8:53 am

        Sounds awesome!

        Reply
    5. Brad Easter says

      February 27, 2017 at 1:32 am

      I make mine 30oz with kale,broccoli,cacao,frozen strawberries,almond milk,stevia drops,brown rice protein.I drink 15oz and the other half I pour and mix dry oats and put in the refrigerator over night for the next morning.Then I add some 100% pumpkin on top.Overnight oats!One a day for 3 years, and I grow my own Tuscan Kale.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 27, 2017 at 8:53 am

        Sounds awesome!

        Reply
    6. Ella says

      July 12, 2014 at 7:27 pm

      I made this this morning for breakfast and it was delicious! I actually doubled the recipe because I have the biggest appetite in the am and smoothies never fill me up πŸ˜› couldn't taste the kale even though i used closer to 3 cups! I sweetened it with 2 medjool dates and a couple drizzles of agave. Really yummy/refreshing and I will definitely make again! Thanks for sharing πŸ™‚
      BTW, I recently posted a video over on my YouTube channel that I though you might enjoy, Alexis. It's 3 easy/healthy summer breakfast recipes (obviously you have more than enough breakfast recipes here, but I just though you might be interested!). Here's the link if you'd like to watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTadqrL6Dxg
      Happy summer πŸ™‚
      https://www.youtube.com/sparklesandsuch26

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 30, 2014 at 10:08 pm

        Wonderful!!!

        Reply
    7. Ella says

      July 12, 2014 at 7:27 pm

      I made this this morning for breakfast and it was delicious! I actually doubled the recipe because I have the biggest appetite in the am and smoothies never fill me up πŸ˜› couldn't taste the kale even though i used closer to 3 cups! I sweetened it with 2 medjool dates and a couple drizzles of agave. Really yummy/refreshing and I will definitely make again! Thanks for sharing πŸ™‚
      BTW, I recently posted a video over on my YouTube channel that I though you might enjoy, Alexis. It's 3 easy/healthy summer breakfast recipes (obviously you have more than enough breakfast recipes here, but I just though you might be interested!). Here's the link if you'd like to watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTadqrL6Dxg
      Happy summer πŸ™‚
      https://www.youtube.com/sparklesandsuch26

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 30, 2014 at 10:08 pm

        Wonderful!!!

        Reply
    8. mirrored nightstand ikea says

      July 04, 2014 at 4:25 am

      Fantastic website you have here but I was curious if you knew of
      any community forums that cover the same topics discussed
      here? I'd really love to be a part of online community where
      I can get feedback from other knowledgeable individuals that share the same interest.

      If you have any recommendations, please let me know. Many
      thanks!

      Reply
    9. mirrored nightstand ikea says

      July 04, 2014 at 4:25 am

      Fantastic website you have here but I was curious if you knew of
      any community forums that cover the same topics discussed
      here? I'd really love to be a part of online community where
      I can get feedback from other knowledgeable individuals that share the same interest.

      If you have any recommendations, please let me know. Many
      thanks!

      Reply
    10. Robyn @ thereallife_RD says

      February 13, 2014 at 9:28 am

      I laugh out load reading your posts all the time, ha. Haha.
      So much wit! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 19, 2014 at 9:32 am

        Tehehe thanks Robyn πŸ™‚

        Reply
    11. Robyn @ thereallife_RD says

      February 13, 2014 at 9:28 am

      I laugh out load reading your posts all the time, ha. Haha.
      So much wit! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 19, 2014 at 9:32 am

        Tehehe thanks Robyn πŸ™‚

        Reply
    12. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

      February 09, 2014 at 4:17 pm

      YUM! This does look great! I have ordered cacao on iherb, but it's been a while. Do you have a favorite brand?

      Reply
    13. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

      February 09, 2014 at 4:17 pm

      YUM! This does look great! I have ordered cacao on iherb, but it's been a while. Do you have a favorite brand?

      Reply
    14. whatjessicabakednext... says

      February 09, 2014 at 12:21 pm

      This looks delicious- definitely a great breakfast idea!

      Reply
    15. whatjessicabakednext... says

      February 09, 2014 at 12:21 pm

      This looks delicious- definitely a great breakfast idea!

      Reply
    16. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      February 07, 2014 at 3:59 am

      You and Spoons both posted smoothie recipes this week- I'm going to happy dance, twerk and tell myself it was in my honour seeing as it's Summer in Australia.

      The cocoa on top looks like the exterior of my black soled boots.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 07, 2014 at 10:13 am

        I have a fabulous visual of you twerking in your black boots....perfection.

        Reply
    17. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      February 07, 2014 at 3:59 am

      You and Spoons both posted smoothie recipes this week- I'm going to happy dance, twerk and tell myself it was in my honour seeing as it's Summer in Australia.

      The cocoa on top looks like the exterior of my black soled boots.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 07, 2014 at 10:13 am

        I have a fabulous visual of you twerking in your black boots....perfection.

        Reply
    18. Kendra says

      February 07, 2014 at 3:05 am

      Lovely recipe! Just made it for breakfast this morning and it was delicious! I have an old school magic bullet that doesn't handle dates so well so I used a tablespoon of maple syrup instead. I too am obsessed with cacoa....I haven't done any searches for it here locally in Germany so I have to get it shipped here, expensive but so worth it!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 07, 2014 at 10:14 am

        Fabulous! You should consider upgrading your bullet πŸ™‚ Kudos to you for getting your cacao shipped in! TOTALLY worth it.

        Reply
    19. Kendra says

      February 07, 2014 at 3:05 am

      Lovely recipe! Just made it for breakfast this morning and it was delicious! I have an old school magic bullet that doesn't handle dates so well so I used a tablespoon of maple syrup instead. I too am obsessed with cacoa....I haven't done any searches for it here locally in Germany so I have to get it shipped here, expensive but so worth it!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 07, 2014 at 10:14 am

        Fabulous! You should consider upgrading your bullet πŸ™‚ Kudos to you for getting your cacao shipped in! TOTALLY worth it.

        Reply
    20. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      February 06, 2014 at 10:58 pm

      I need a dictionary to translate half this post lol!!

      K so I am so the person who spends their paycheck on raw cocoa...debating between getting a couch and investing in a dehydrator #priorities

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:08 pm

        Gurrrrrl you cray. And obvi I spend my whole paycheck or quinoa, chia seeds and cacao. Kale chips > place to sit.

        Reply
    21. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      February 06, 2014 at 10:58 pm

      I need a dictionary to translate half this post lol!!

      K so I am so the person who spends their paycheck on raw cocoa...debating between getting a couch and investing in a dehydrator #priorities

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:08 pm

        Gurrrrrl you cray. And obvi I spend my whole paycheck or quinoa, chia seeds and cacao. Kale chips > place to sit.

        Reply
    22. cheri says

      February 06, 2014 at 10:09 pm

      Love the ingredient list and color. Perfect!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:08 pm

        Thanks doll!

        Reply
    23. cheri says

      February 06, 2014 at 10:09 pm

      Love the ingredient list and color. Perfect!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:08 pm

        Thanks doll!

        Reply
    24. Rachael@AnAvocadoADay says

      February 06, 2014 at 5:25 pm

      You crack me up! I feel the same about raw cacao. Every year for Christmas I ask for a big box of all the food stuff I'm too cheap to pay for πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:10 pm

        That's so smart! Next year I'm gonna cross my fingers and ask for a Vitamix, kitchen aid mixer and lifestyle supply of chia seeds.

        Reply
    25. Rachael@AnAvocadoADay says

      February 06, 2014 at 5:25 pm

      You crack me up! I feel the same about raw cacao. Every year for Christmas I ask for a big box of all the food stuff I'm too cheap to pay for πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:10 pm

        That's so smart! Next year I'm gonna cross my fingers and ask for a Vitamix, kitchen aid mixer and lifestyle supply of chia seeds.

        Reply
    26. Danica @ It's Progression says

      February 06, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      I adore cocoa powder, and raw cacao nibs - so so good!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:10 pm

        I've never bought cacao nibs--so crazy! Now that I'm obsessed with the powder, I've got to try the nibs. They're crazy high in fiber!

        Reply
    27. Danica @ It's Progression says

      February 06, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      I adore cocoa powder, and raw cacao nibs - so so good!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:10 pm

        I've never bought cacao nibs--so crazy! Now that I'm obsessed with the powder, I've got to try the nibs. They're crazy high in fiber!

        Reply
    28. Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says

      February 06, 2014 at 1:50 pm

      Yuuum- been looking for easy/healthy/tasty smoothies lately!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:11 pm

        This definitely fits the bill! Now we just need this arctic freeze to end so we can feel semi-normal drinking smoothies.

        Reply
    29. Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says

      February 06, 2014 at 1:50 pm

      Yuuum- been looking for easy/healthy/tasty smoothies lately!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:11 pm

        This definitely fits the bill! Now we just need this arctic freeze to end so we can feel semi-normal drinking smoothies.

        Reply
    30. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      February 06, 2014 at 8:46 am

      Oh yum! I want this right now. I'm all out of raw cacao powder though. Boo.
      My husband is convinced that bananas give him stomach aches, so I've been on the lookout for more banana-less smoothie options. Sweetening with dates is the way to go!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:12 pm

        I knew you'd be one person I wouldn't have to convince to invest in cacao πŸ™‚ Interesting that your hubby gets sick from nanners. Dates to the rescue!

        Reply
    31. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      February 06, 2014 at 8:46 am

      Oh yum! I want this right now. I'm all out of raw cacao powder though. Boo.
      My husband is convinced that bananas give him stomach aches, so I've been on the lookout for more banana-less smoothie options. Sweetening with dates is the way to go!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:12 pm

        I knew you'd be one person I wouldn't have to convince to invest in cacao πŸ™‚ Interesting that your hubby gets sick from nanners. Dates to the rescue!

        Reply
    32. annie @ chase that i love says

      February 06, 2014 at 7:51 am

      Oh jeez. That cacao powder sounds awesome. I bet that chocolate flavor is much stronger without the roasted beans!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:13 pm

        It really is quite a pronounced, deep chocolate flavor! Love at first smell AND taste.

        Reply
    33. annie @ chase that i love says

      February 06, 2014 at 7:51 am

      Oh jeez. That cacao powder sounds awesome. I bet that chocolate flavor is much stronger without the roasted beans!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:13 pm

        It really is quite a pronounced, deep chocolate flavor! Love at first smell AND taste.

        Reply
    34. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

      February 06, 2014 at 6:14 am

      You are making me rethink my "no-smoothies-in-winter" motto with this glass of deliciousness!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:14 pm

        Girrrrllll you NEED to whip up this smoothie! Maybe if we start hopping on the smoothie train again the snow will melt....wishful thinking.

        Reply
    35. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

      February 06, 2014 at 6:14 am

      You are making me rethink my "no-smoothies-in-winter" motto with this glass of deliciousness!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:14 pm

        Girrrrllll you NEED to whip up this smoothie! Maybe if we start hopping on the smoothie train again the snow will melt....wishful thinking.

        Reply
    36. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      February 06, 2014 at 9:25 am

      Yay for smoothies! I'm still drinking mine almost every morning despite the fact that we have a foot of snow and it's freezing outside. They're just so good!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:12 pm

        You go girl! I try not to let the arctic tundra hinder my smoothies but I must admit that lately it has been. This morning I made Amanda's greek yogurt pancakes thanks to you πŸ™‚ Topped with almond butter, of course!!

        Reply
        • Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

          February 07, 2014 at 9:06 am

          Yay!!!! They're SO good, right!?!

          Reply
          • Alexis says

            February 07, 2014 at 10:12 am

            Yes! And I loved that I could eat the whole batch myself πŸ™‚

    37. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      February 06, 2014 at 9:25 am

      Yay for smoothies! I'm still drinking mine almost every morning despite the fact that we have a foot of snow and it's freezing outside. They're just so good!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 06, 2014 at 11:12 pm

        You go girl! I try not to let the arctic tundra hinder my smoothies but I must admit that lately it has been. This morning I made Amanda's greek yogurt pancakes thanks to you πŸ™‚ Topped with almond butter, of course!!

        Reply
        • Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

          February 07, 2014 at 9:06 am

          Yay!!!! They're SO good, right!?!

          Reply
          • Alexis says

            February 07, 2014 at 10:12 am

            Yes! And I loved that I could eat the whole batch myself πŸ™‚

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