This chocolate spinach smoothie is sweet, creamy, and delicious. It actually doesn’t taste like spinach at all, and is a great option for picky eaters who want to sneak in some extra nutrients. This smoothie is perfect if you’re looking for nutritious breakfast ideas, like this carrot juice smoothie recipe, which is another great option.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Spinach is packed with calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin K, and folate. I used fresh baby spinach in this smoothie, but regular spinach works too. Or you can substitute frozen spinach if you prefer.
Cocoa powder gives this smoothie its chocolaty flavor. You can use natural cocoa powder, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, or even raw cacao powder if you prefer.
Banana adds sweetness and creaminess to this delicious smoothie. Choose a riper banana for added sweetness or go for a less ripe banana to keep it lower in sugar.
I like to include a date for a little extra sweetness. You can omit the date for a lower sugar version of this smoothie.
You can use any type of unsweetened milk you like in this smoothie. I went with almond milk this time.
Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions
Start by adding the spinach to a blender. Next you’ll peel the banana, break it into pieces, then add it to the blender. Remove the pit from the date, add it to the blender, then add the cocoa powder and unsweetened milk.
Blend until smooth.
Chocolate Spinach Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup tightly packed spinach leaves (either baby spinach or regular spinach)
- 1 medium banana
- 1 date (optional for extra sweetness)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice (I used almond milk)
Instructions
- Add 1 cup tightly packed spinach leaves to a blender.
- Peel 1 medium banana, break it into pieces, then add it to the blender.
- Remove the pit from 1 date, then add it to the blender.
- Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice to the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
Notes
- Store this smoothie in the fridge for up to three days. Stir immediately before serving.
Nutrition
Did You Try It?
Let me know how it turned out in the comments!
