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
- 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! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTadqrL6Dxg
Happy summer 🙂
https://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! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTadqrL6Dxg
Happy summer 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/sparklesandsuch26
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Alexis says
Wonderful!!!