With only 5 ingredients, this raw chocolate smoothie is dairy-free, gluten-free, and it comes together in no time!
I love smoothies. Like, really really love them. They’re a great breakfast on the run, a snack, a way to use up fruit and also… a great way to take care of a sweet craving. I’ve developed a knack for making healthy smoothies that basically taste like dessert.
This raw chocolate smoothie is a total lifesaver when those night time cravings sneak up.
Do you love chocolate as much as I do? You should get your hands on some raw cacao powder. Yes, it’s a bit pricy but one bag will last a really long time.
There are many nutritional benefits to eating raw even on occasion and this decadent smoothie is just one example of how you can sneak raw foods into your diet. Bananas, almond milk, raw nut butter and raw honey round out the ingredients for a totally healthy treat.
Too fancy? This smoothie is still healthy and delicious with regular, non-raw ingredients.
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Raw Chocolate Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1 medium banana
- 2 tablespoons raw peanut butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 1/2 cup almond milk, either store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- Optional: warm the raw honey to thin it out by running the jar under hot water.
- Puree honey, banana, peanut butter, cacao and almond milk in a sturdy blender until smooth.
Notes
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
Nutrition
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Ali says
Gorgeous photos!!! This sounds absolutely wonderful. I’m a big fan of going raw on occasion!
Kathryn says
This sounds wonderful – so tasty and nutritious at the same time!
Grubarazzi ( says
I saw this come across the screen at 3:00 am when I couldn’t sleep and thought…yeahhhh… I’m definitely making this when I am still up at 5 am and ready for breakfast. It’s go time :)
Jenny says
I’m really getting into smoothies this recipe is going to have to be added to my list to try! and your photographs are absolutely stunning!
Anne Marie says
looks super indulgent! yum! thank you!
Megan says
This sounds fabulous. I may have to splurge on some raw ingredients, but it’s also nice to know traditional ingredients can be substituted.
Liz says
Heaven in a glass!! Stunning photo!
Tracey says
You had me at healthy smoothies that taste like dessert!
Marta says
I loooove chocolate as well. Soooooo much. This smootie looks so heavenly :D
Jennifer says
YUM!!!!!!!! What a great smoothie! It looks so good! I am trying this one for tomorrows breakfast! Thank you for posting my Neoplitan Smoothie!! :)
Anna says
I want to dive right into this! Gorgeous photo, Jen!
Marie says
I agree that raw cacao powder is totally worth it. This smoothie looks to die for! And your photos are stunning!
Kirsten says
Jen,
What a beautiful photo–I’ve been experimenting with dark backgrounds in my online food photography class and your photos are my gold standard.
I think this sounds like something I can easily whip up (have similar ingredients on hand) when I get my nighttime sweet cravings.
Thanks!
carol says
Did you have to make this photo so gorgeous that it makes you want to drink right from the computer screen, Jen?! I’m not sure if I’ve ever combined all raw before, but after seeing this, definitely want to try!
Scott Miller says
Besides microwaving the honey I am Stoked to try this! Thanks tons! Have you heard of Giddy Yoyo? Best raw chocolate I have ever come across! Wild Heirloom Ecuadorian Arriba Nacional Cacao! Grown in mineral rich high elevation soil, watered by rain and PURE MOUNTAIN SPRINGS. Workers are paid BEYOND FAIR TRADE ; ). Raw. Vegan. Gluten Free. Dairy Free. Certified Organic. Canadian Company.
Feel the flow…
Jennifer Farley says
Well, if you don’t somehow warm the raw honey it’s going to clump in your blender. Trust me, I’ve tried.