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Chocolate Spinach Smoothie Recipe
Ben Carraoli

Chocolate Spinach Smoothie Recipe

I still remember the first time I blended this chocolate spinach smoothie in my kitchen. I honestly didn’t expect something so healthy to taste like a chocolate milkshake.
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Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 348
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ to ½ Hass avocado peeled and pitted
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1½ to 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon flax meal
  • ¼ to ½ cup fresh spinach packed
  • 1 cup plant-based milk soy, oat, or almond milk
  • 5 ice cubes

Method
 

  1. Start by peeling the avocado and removing the pit. Slice the banana and measure the cocoa powder, flax meal, and spinach. Having everything ready makes the blending process quick and smooth.
  2. Pour the plant-based milk into the blender first to help the blades move easily. Add the banana, avocado, spinach, cocoa powder, and flax meal on top of the liquid. This layering helps the ingredients blend more efficiently.
  3. Blend everything on high speed until the mixture becomes completely smooth. If the blender struggles, pause briefly and scrape down the sides so everything mixes evenly.
  4. Add the ice cubes and blend again until the smoothie reaches your desired thickness. If you prefer a thicker smoothie, add a few more ice cubes and blend again.
  5. Taste the smoothie once it’s blended. If you want stronger chocolate flavor, add a little more cocoa powder and blend again.
  6. Pour the smoothie into a tall glass and serve right away. You can also top it with a few chocolate chips for a fun and delicious finishing touch.

Notes

  • I always blend the smoothie a little longer than usual to make sure the spinach disappears completely into the mixture.
  • I like using a very ripe banana because it naturally sweetens the smoothie without any extra sugar.
  • Sometimes I add a few extra ice cubes when I want a thicker milkshake-style drink.
  • I personally prefer oat milk because it makes the smoothie extra creamy.