I don't care who you are or how disciplined you are, everyone and their mami has a diet weakness. You know, that one food that you simply cannot live without. For me, that food is chocolate. And while most people may regard the dark stuff as a total diet no-no, I believe quite the opposite. You see, I lost nearly 50 pounds more than ten years ago and have managed to keep off most of the weight ever since. My secret? I have chocolate nearly every single day, for breakfast no less.
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You see, I start each day with a decadent low-cal, protein-packed chocolate smoothie. Over the last decade or so, I've tried countless chocolate smoothie variations. And as different as they each have been, they all have two things in common (besides chocolate): They're all healthy AND delicious! So while I may not be able to always have my cake and eat it too, these ten smoothie recipes, especially, have allowed me to indulge my sweet tooth and maintain my weight loss progress too.
Check 'em out and give them a whirl!
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Mexican chocolate breakfast smoothie
Made with oatmeal, cinnamon and banana, this Mexican-inspired smoothie has everything you need to stay full and fueld for the day ahead.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup almond, soy or coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Agave nectar, honey, maple syrup or other sweetener, to taste (optional)
- 1 small banana, cut into pieces and frozen overnight in a freezer bag
Get the full recipe at ohmyveggies.com.
Triple chocolate banana smoothie
So what if this smoothie doesn't call for real cow's milk? This raw vegan batido has three kinds of chocolate in it. I'll take that over milk any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 2 cups homemade almond milk
- 2 scoops Maximum Vibrance – Chocolate
- 1 organic banana
- 1 tablespoon raw organic cacao powder
- 1/3 cup raw organic cacao nibs
- 1 tablespoon organic maca powder
Get the full recipe at thehealthyfamilyandhome.com.
Lime, chili & chocolate smoothie
Made with chocolate, spinach, bananas, cayenne pepper and lime juice, this smoothie has everything a chica could ever want in a healthy chocolate smoothie.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Milk (Dairy Free (Almond, Coconut, Soya etc.))
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Berries (Fresh or frozen, any combination. I used mixed frozen summer berries.)
- 2 Bananas (Fresh or Frozen. I used frozen.)
- 1 cup Oats
- 2 cups Spinach ( Or other mild greens) OR if you run out of fresh greens, add 2 scoops of Amazing Green Powder for an extra healthy green boost.
- 1/4 cup Almonds (Whole or ground (ground if you don’t have a high speed blender))
- 3 tablespoons Cocoa / Carob Powder
- 1/2 cup Raisins, Dates or Date Paste (I used Raisins)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder or fresh Chili to taste (I used Cayenne Pepper. I like spicy food but if you don’t like it so spicy just add a pinch.)
- Juice from 4 limes
Get the full recipe at greenthickies.com.
No bake cookie smoothie
They had me at "no-bake", and I fell in love at "cookie."
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup of ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats (or quick oats)
- 2-3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 heaping tablespoon cocoa powder
Get the full recipe at thischickcooks.net.
Chocolate delight smoothie
The greek yogurt in this smoothie makes it taste extra decadent and creamy. It's hard to believe it weighs in at only 387 calories.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup skim or soy milk
- 6 oz (80-calorie) vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (MUFA)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- Handful of ice OR 1 cup frozen raspberries
Get the full recipe at prevention.com
Chocolate peanut butter smoothie
Like Reese's peanut butter cups? Then you're going to looooove this smoothie. It tastes just like the popular candy, only it's actually good for you.
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup Almond Milk
- 2 Tbs Cacao Powder
- 2 Tbs Almond Butter
- 1 Tbs CocoCeps
- 1 Tbs Chia Seeds
- powder from 3 caps of Probiotics (simply twist open and empty powder)
- 2 dropperfuls Vanilla Stevia to taste
Get the full recipe at lindawagner.net.
Chocolate coconut smoothie
This chocolate-coconut combo is like an indulgent vacay in a cup.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups cold water
1/2 can (BPA free) coconut milk
1/2 cup soaked raw cashews
4 cubes ice
1 tablespoon chia seeds
2 tablespoons cacao powder
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons coconut manna
1 scoop of proteindash of natural sweetener
Get the full recipe and directions at Spoonfulofhealth.com
Raw vegan chocolate smoothie
Made with avocado*,* this raw vegan smoothie looks and tastes more like chocolate pudding. Not that I'm complaining or anything.
Ingredients
- Half ripe avocado
- Half cup young coconut flesh (or coconut milk)
- Half cup coconut water (add more to adjust consistency)
- 1 small banana
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 1 pinch vanilla powder
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
- Garnish with pieces of organic 85% dark chocolate (or make your own here) and goji berries
Get the full recipe at mindbodygreen.com.
Chocolate strawberry almond smoothie
Chocolate, strawberries and coconut oil! Oh, my! This smoothie is jammed-pack with power house super foods.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup homemade almond milk
- 1 cup organic strawberries
- 1 scoop Vibrant Health PureGreen Protein (Chocolate)
- 1/4 cup organic raw almonds
- 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon organic maca powder
- 1 tablespoon organic hemp seeds
Get the full recipe at thehealthyhomeandfamily.com.
Chocolate covered strawberry protein smoothie
What's not to love? Here we have delicious strawberries, muscle-building protein powder, creamy yogurt and yummy chocolate. This is heaven in a glass!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Vanilla Almond Milk
- 6 oz. non-fat plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 heaping spoonful Whey Isolate Protein Powder (unflavored)
- 1 heaping spoonful unsweetened cocoa powder
- sprinkling of cinnamon
Get the full recipe at stronglikemycoffee.com.
