Description
Indulge in the delightful Chocolate Zucchini Smoothie, a creamy and nutritious treat that lets you enjoy chocolate while sneaking in some veggies. This quick and easy recipe is naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, making it perfect for breakfast, a mid-day snack, or even dessert. The unique combination of almond butter and cocoa powder creates a rich flavor profile, while the hidden zucchini adds vitamins and minerals without compromising taste. Whether you’re busy on the go or enjoying a leisurely morning, this smoothie fits seamlessly into any lifestyle. Plus, it’s vegan and can be customized with your favorite toppings like chocolate chips or coconut flakes for an extra touch of fun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini (chopped and frozen)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 4 soft Medjool dates (pitted)
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Handful of ice
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, combine the frozen zucchini, almond milk, dates, almond butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and nutmeg.
- Blend until smooth. If needed, add more almond milk to achieve your desired consistency.
- Add a handful of ice and blend again until creamy.
- Pour into glasses and drizzle with almond butter; top with optional chocolate chips and coconut flakes for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack/Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg