This chocolate orange smoothie is bursting with flavor. I love the combination of fresh, tangy orange and earthy, slightly bitter chocolate. This smoothie is a must-try if you’re an orange chocolate lover like me.

Ingredients and Substitutions

You can use any type of orange you like in this smoothie. I used a navel orange this time. And definitely don’t skip the zest. It adds a huge boost of orange flavor to this smoothie.

Cocoa powder gives this smoothie its chocolate flavor. I used natural cocoa powder, but Dutch-process cocoa or raw cacao powder works too.

I like to add one date to this smoothie to sweeten it up a bit. You can omit the date if you prefer, but in that case the smoothie will only be subtly sweet.

You can use any type of unsweetened milk you like in this smoothie. I went with soy milk this time.

I like to include vanilla extract and a small pinch of sea salt to enhance the chocolate orange flavor of this smoothie. You can omit the vanilla and sea salt if you prefer.

How to Make a Chocolate Orange Smoothie

Start by using a citrus zester or fine grater to remove about half the zest from the orange, then add the zest to a blender. Next you’ll peel the orange, roughly chop it, then add it to the blender.

Remove the pit from the date, then add it to the blender. Next you’ll add the cocoa powder, unsweetened milk of choice, sea salt, and vanilla extract to the blender.

Orange, cocoa powder, and other ingredients for a smoothie in a blender.

Blend until smooth.

Blended orange, cocoa powder, a date, vanilla, sea salt, and soy milk in a blender.

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Chocolate Orange Smoothie Recipe

This chocolate orange smoothie is creamy and delicious. Zesty, tangy orange complements the chocolate flavor of cocoa powder perfectly in this simple smoothie.

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Prep Time 6

Cook Time 0

Total Time 6

Servings

Calories 175.8kcal

Author Jennifer Bell

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1 medium orange
1 date (optional for added sweetness)
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 cup unsweetened milk of choice
1 small pinch of sea salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

Use a citrus zester or fine grater to remove about half the zest from 1 medium orange, then add the zest to a blender.
Peel the orange, roughly chop it, then add it to the blender.
Remove the pit from 1 date, then add it to the blender.
Add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice, 1 small pinch of sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract to the blender.
Blend until smooth.

Notes

Enjoy this smoothie right away or store it in the fridge for up to three days, then stir immediately before serving.

Nutrition

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A creamy brown smoothie in a glass with an orange slice on the rim.

Creamy Chocolate Orange Smoothie