This delicious chocolate pumpkin seed smoothie is sweet and creamy. Pumpkin seeds have a nutty, earthy flavor that works perfectly in smoothies. Give this a try if you’re looking for drinkable breakfast or snack recipes, like this chocolate tahini smoothie, which is another yummy option.
Ingredients and Substitutions
I prefer to use roasted pumpkin seeds in this smoothie because they’re particularly flavorful. You can use raw pumpkin seeds if you prefer.
I sweetened this smoothie with a couple of dates. You can substitute a ripe banana if you prefer.
Cocoa powder gives this smoothie a delicious chocolate flavor. You can substitute 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract if you prefer.
You can use any type of unsweetened milk you like in this smoothie. I went with soy milk this time.
I like to add a small pinch of sea salt to this smoothie to enhance the other flavors. If you’re using salted pumpkin seeds then I recommend omitting the sea salt.
How to Make a Pumpkin Seed Smoothie
Start by removing the pits from the dates, then add them to a blender. Next you’ll add the pumpkin seeds, unsweetened milk of choice, cocoa powder, and sea salt to the blender.
Blend until smooth.
Pumpkin Seed Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 dates (or substitute 1 ripe banana)
- 3 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds (I used roasted)
- 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 small pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the pits from 2 dates, then add them to a blender.
- Add 3 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds, 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, and 1 small pinch of sea salt to the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Enjoy this smoothie right away or store it in the fridge for up to three days, then stir immediately before serving.
Notes
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If using salted pumpkin seeds, I recommend omitting the sea salt.
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