This smoothie though.
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!
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...
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
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Smoothie
Description
A powerhouse of antioxidants featuring raw cacao, chia seeds, power greens and blueberries--the perfect way to start your day!
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
P.S.-- April, this smewwthiieee is for you and your sassy, spunky, seriously splendid self. Drink up, diva!
Eric says
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 ♡
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Alexis Joseph says
Love it 🙂 Thanks a ton for coming back to review this recipe, Eric! Now I need to go make one.
Rachel says
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!
Rachel says
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!
Brad Easter says
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.
Alexis says
Sounds awesome!
Brad Easter says
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.
Alexis says
Sounds awesome!
Ella says
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 😛 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 🙂
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! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTadqrL6Dxg
Happy summer 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/sparklesandsuch26
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Alexis says
Wonderful!!!
Ella says
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 😛 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 🙂
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! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTadqrL6Dxg
Happy summer 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/sparklesandsuch26
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Alexis says
Wonderful!!!
mirrored nightstand ikea says
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!
mirrored nightstand ikea says
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!
Robyn @ thereallife_RD says
I laugh out load reading your posts all the time, ha. Haha.
So much wit! 🙂
Alexis says
Tehehe thanks Robyn 🙂
Robyn @ thereallife_RD says
I laugh out load reading your posts all the time, ha. Haha.
So much wit! 🙂
Alexis says
Tehehe thanks Robyn 🙂
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
YUM! This does look great! I have ordered cacao on iherb, but it's been a while. Do you have a favorite brand?
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
YUM! This does look great! I have ordered cacao on iherb, but it's been a while. Do you have a favorite brand?
whatjessicabakednext... says
This looks delicious- definitely a great breakfast idea!
whatjessicabakednext... says
This looks delicious- definitely a great breakfast idea!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
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.
Alexis says
I have a fabulous visual of you twerking in your black boots....perfection.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
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.
Alexis says
I have a fabulous visual of you twerking in your black boots....perfection.
Kendra says
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!
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Alexis says
Fabulous! You should consider upgrading your bullet 🙂 Kudos to you for getting your cacao shipped in! TOTALLY worth it.
Kendra says
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!
★★★★★
Alexis says
Fabulous! You should consider upgrading your bullet 🙂 Kudos to you for getting your cacao shipped in! TOTALLY worth it.
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
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
Alexis says
Gurrrrrl you cray. And obvi I spend my whole paycheck or quinoa, chia seeds and cacao. Kale chips > place to sit.
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
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
Alexis says
Gurrrrrl you cray. And obvi I spend my whole paycheck or quinoa, chia seeds and cacao. Kale chips > place to sit.
cheri says
Love the ingredient list and color. Perfect!
Alexis says
Thanks doll!
cheri says
Love the ingredient list and color. Perfect!
Alexis says
Thanks doll!
Rachael@AnAvocadoADay says
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 🙂
Alexis says
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.
Rachael@AnAvocadoADay says
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 🙂
Alexis says
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.
Danica @ It's Progression says
I adore cocoa powder, and raw cacao nibs - so so good!
Alexis says
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!
Danica @ It's Progression says
I adore cocoa powder, and raw cacao nibs - so so good!
Alexis says
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!
Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says
Yuuum- been looking for easy/healthy/tasty smoothies lately!
Alexis says
This definitely fits the bill! Now we just need this arctic freeze to end so we can feel semi-normal drinking smoothies.
Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says
Yuuum- been looking for easy/healthy/tasty smoothies lately!
Alexis says
This definitely fits the bill! Now we just need this arctic freeze to end so we can feel semi-normal drinking smoothies.
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
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!
Alexis says
I knew you'd be one person I wouldn't have to convince to invest in cacao 🙂 Interesting that your hubby gets sick from nanners. Dates to the rescue!
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
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!
Alexis says
I knew you'd be one person I wouldn't have to convince to invest in cacao 🙂 Interesting that your hubby gets sick from nanners. Dates to the rescue!
annie @ chase that i love says
Oh jeez. That cacao powder sounds awesome. I bet that chocolate flavor is much stronger without the roasted beans!
Alexis says
It really is quite a pronounced, deep chocolate flavor! Love at first smell AND taste.
annie @ chase that i love says
Oh jeez. That cacao powder sounds awesome. I bet that chocolate flavor is much stronger without the roasted beans!
Alexis says
It really is quite a pronounced, deep chocolate flavor! Love at first smell AND taste.
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
You are making me rethink my "no-smoothies-in-winter" motto with this glass of deliciousness!
Alexis says
Girrrrllll you NEED to whip up this smoothie! Maybe if we start hopping on the smoothie train again the snow will melt....wishful thinking.
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
You are making me rethink my "no-smoothies-in-winter" motto with this glass of deliciousness!
Alexis says
Girrrrllll you NEED to whip up this smoothie! Maybe if we start hopping on the smoothie train again the snow will melt....wishful thinking.
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
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!
Alexis says
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 🙂 Topped with almond butter, of course!!
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
Yay!!!! They're SO good, right!?!
Alexis says
Yes! And I loved that I could eat the whole batch myself 🙂
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
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!
Alexis says
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 🙂 Topped with almond butter, of course!!
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
Yay!!!! They're SO good, right!?!
Alexis says
Yes! And I loved that I could eat the whole batch myself 🙂