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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Erin says
I love the ingredient list in this! And such pretty pictures. I also posted a healthy chocolate smoothie yesterday but it didn’t have peanut butter. That sounds like a nice addition! :)
Heather says
That first photo is soooo gorgeous. Like really really beautiful.
Valerie says
This looks too good to be “healthy!” Would it be defeating the purpose if I had about three? :D
Christina says
This looks incredible! I love using raw cacao in smoothies and baked goods.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
AHHH can I have this for breakfast every day??? mmmkay?
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Gorgeous smoothie, this would be perfect for breakfast or an afternoon energy boost!
Dorothy says
Fabulous!
what katie's baking says
beautiful photos! and i love smoothies & chocolate, too, so i would looove this smoothie.
Chung-Ah says
Love this! And dude, any excuse to have chocolate for breakfast, right?
ThisBakerGirlBlogs says
I love smoothies, too. And, this looks like the perfect one to try next!
Joanne says
How did you know I have nightly chocolate cravings?? This would be PERFECT for satisfying them without all the guilt!
Carolyn says
Wow! That looks more like a thick chocolate shake than a smoothie! Gorgeous.
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
Ahh yes I need this this morning ASAP!
Jennifer @ Mother Thyme says
As much as I drink smoothies, I have never had one like this before. I am so eager to give this a try!
Nutmeg Nanny says
I’m a huge smoothie fan :) your photos are beautiful, I’d love to have this!