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A chocolate spinach smoothie in a glass.
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Chocolate Spinach Smoothie Recipe

This chocolate spinach smoothie recipe is sweet, creamy, and delicious. You can't taste the spinach at all which makes this smoothie perfect for picky eaters who want to sneak in some extra nutrients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 223.3kcal
Author: Jennifer Bell

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tightly packed spinach leaves (either baby spinach or regular spinach)
  • 1 medium banana
  • 1 date (optional for extra sweetness)
  • 1 tablespoon 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 1 tablespoon 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

Calories: 223.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.4g | Protein: 10.3g | Fat: 5.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 1003.4mg | Fiber: 7.4g | Sugar: 20.1g | Vitamin A: 3392.3IU | Vitamin C: 18.7mg | Calcium: 346.1mg | Iron: 3mg