Chocolate and strawberries are a classic combination that works well in multiple different ways – including in smoothies!
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Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie (Protein)
Fuel up with the decadent yet healthy Chocolate Strawberry Protein Smoothie! This luscious blend combines the rich taste of chocolate with the sweet tang of strawberries.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups of frozen strawberries
- 1–2 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 scoop protein powder of choice (Vanilla or chocolate)
- 1 cup dairy-free milk (unsweetened)
Instructions
- To a blender, add all the ingredients (In no particular order)
- Blend for 3-4 minutes until completely smooth.
- Pour into a glass cup, and add whipped cream if you like.
- Enjoy!
Notes
*For smoothie variations and recipe notes, scroll down!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 274
- Sugar: 16.1g
- Fat: 5.7g
- Carbohydrates: 33.4g
- Fiber: 9.5g
- Protein: 29.1
Why I Love This Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie
If you love making chocolate smoothie recipes at home just as much as me, you and I can be friends!
Chocolate smoothies are my favorite, but this strawberry and chocolate smoothie is on top of my list!
Here is why I love it and why I think you will too:
- Rich Chocolate Taste: The cacao powder gives it a deep, satisfying chocolate flavor that chocolate lovers will adore. As you can imagine, yes I am a chocoholic!
- Naturally Sweet: Strawberries and a hint of maple syrup provide a natural sweetness that cuts through the bitterness of the chocolate beautifully.
- High Protein: The protein powder in the smoothie boosts protein content, making the smoothie not only delicious, but filling too!
- Nutrient-Packed: Offers a good dose of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from strawberries and cacao.
- Quick & Simple: Easy to blend up in minutes for a nutritious smoothie that tastes like dessert!!
- Versatile: Can customize with vanilla or chocolate protein powder to suit your flavor preference. And many other variations you could try!
If you enjoy this smoothie, I recommend that you try my protein chocolate raspberry smoothie too, and my chocolate avocado smoothie recipe!
Smoothie Variations & Recipe Notes
I love experimenting with different ingredients when I develop my smoothie recipes.
Below are some variations I have personally tested and loved:
- Use Any Dairy-Free Milk Of Choice: I have tested almond, soy, and oat, and I personally loved almond milk best, but the others were good in the smoothie too!
- Instead Of Cacao Powder, Use Cocoa Powder: Cacao powder is much higher quality than your typical cocoa powder. But, cocoa powder also works pretty well!
- Swap The Maple Syrup: If you are not vegan, you can use honey instead of maple syrup.
- Choose Your Protein Powder: I have tested both vanilla and chocolate protein powder. Both work well. However, if you like your smoothies more chocolatey, I suggest you use chocolate protein powder!
Recipe Equipment:
My Nutribullet 600 does a great job with this smoothie.
However, I have also used my Vitamix blender, and it works great with the recipe too.
I have not tested using lower speed blenders. Let me know if you do try the recipe with other blenders and whether the recipe worked with them.