This chocolate walnut smoothie is creamy and delicious. It’s perfect when you’re in the mood for a nutrient-packed breakfast or treat. This smoothie is quick and easy to make.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and fiber. They have an earthy, nutty, slightly bitter flavor. You can use either toasted or raw walnuts in this smoothie. I’m partial to toasted walnuts because they’re a bit more flavorful.

Chocolate walnut smoothie in a glass on a floral placemat.

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

Banana adds creaminess and sweetness to this smoothie. Use a riper banana if you prefer a sweeter smoothie and opt for a less ripe banana if you’d rather keep it a bit lower in sugar.

I also like to add one date for a little extra sweetness. You can omit the date if you prefer. I like to include the date though, because I think it gives this smoothie the perfect amount of sweetness. Without the date it’s only subtly sweet.

I used unsweetened soy milk in this smoothie. You can use any type of unsweetened milk you prefer. Almond milk or oat milk are my other favorites.

Walnuts, banana pieces, a date, and bowls of soy milk and cocoa powder on a plate.

How to Make a Chocolate Walnut Smoothie

Start by peeling the banana, then break it into pieces before adding it to a blender. Next you’ll remove the pit from the date, then add it to the blender. Add the walnuts, cocoa powder, and milk to the blender.

Walnuts and other ingredients in a blender.

Blend until smooth.

A blended smoothie made with walnuts in a blender.

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Chocolate Walnut Smoothie Recipe

This chocolate walnut smoothie is creamy, filling, and delicious. It's perfect for breakfast or a nutritious sweet treat.

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 419kcal

Author Jennifer Bell

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1 medium banana
1 date
1/4 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup unsweetened milk of choice (I used soy milk)

Instructions

Peel 1 medium banana, break it into pieces, then add it to a blender.
Remove the pit from 1 date, then add it to the blender.
Add 1/4 cup walnuts, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, and 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice to the blender.
Blend until smooth.

Notes

Serve right away or store this smoothie in the fridge for up to three days. Stir immediately before serving.

Nutrition

A smoothie made with walnuts in a glass.

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Creamy Chocolate Walnut Smoothie