Chocolate Berry Protein Smoothie

A dark purple smoothie with blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, cocoa powder on top.

This chocolate berry protein smoothie is made with whole food ingredients making it wholesome yet so creamy. High in protein from the hemp hearts and almond butter (or peanut butter), and bursting with flavor.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Servings: medium

Author: Danika Vanderpyl

Equipment

1 blender

Ingredients

3 fresh bananas
1 cup almond milk
3 tablespoon cocoa powder
3 tablespoon hemp hearts or protein powder
¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
3 large dates or 1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 cups frozen berries raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and/or strawberries

Instructions

Add the ingredients into the blender in the order listed. Start the blender on low and turn to high speed. Blend 1-2 minutes until everything is well combine and there are no chunks.
This smoothie makes 2 medium smoothies. Enjoy right away!

Notes

Swaps. If needed you can switch around the ingredients:

Almond Butter: Peanut butter can be used instead of almond butter. Almonds can be used instead of almond butter however, you will want a high-power blender so you don't get any chunks in your smoothie!

Hemp Hearts: You could also use whatever protein powder you have (chocolate protein powder would work great!).

Dates: If you don't have dates you can use maple syrup to sweeten the smoothie!

Almond Milk: Any milk can be used.

Fresh Bananas: Frozen bananas can be used instead of fresh, however, you may need more milk to make it a thinner texture.

Optional Add In's:

Spinach or Kale, these greens are not strong tasting when they are raw and can be added for more nutrition. Honestly, you won't taste them! Use 1 - 2 handfuls of greens.

Make Ahead:

In a freezer bag place the cocoa powder, hemp hearts, almond butter, dates, and frozen berries. When you are ready to make this smoothie, place bananas and almond milk in the bottom of the blender. Add the frozen bag contents and blend until smooth.

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