Here's a smoothie that's as delicious as it is nutritious. Made with blueberries, cocoa, and a handful of wholesome ingredients, this chocolate blueberry smoothie is a simple way to start your day with something creamy, satisfying, and naturally sweet. It's loaded with antioxidants and rich flavor, perfect for breakfast or a quick afternoon pick-me-up.
I created this chocolate blueberry smoothie to combine wholesome ingredients with rich flavor. Blueberries and cocoa are packed with antioxidants, and together they make a creamy, satisfying smoothie that tastes like dessert but supports a healthy start to the day.
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Why You'll Love This Smoothie
- Chocolatey and nourishing: Packed with antioxidants from blueberries and cocoa for a feel-good start to your day.
- Quick and versatile: Ready in minutes for breakfast, a post-workout refuel, or an easy grab-and-go option.
- Customizable: Adjust the ingredients to fit your tastes and nutrition goals-more protein, extra berries, or your favorite milk.
Try my recipe for homemade cashew milk as an alternative to almond milk.
What You'll Need
- Milk: I use homemade almond milk as the base for most of our smoothies. If you;re buying it, be sure to read the labels for additives you don't want.
- Berries: Frozen blueberries make this easy year-round, but fresh work too.
- Greens: Baby spinach blends right in and adds extra nutrients without affecting the flavor. Buy the pre-washed containers.
- Cocoa Powder: For rich chocolatey goodness-and a boost of antioxidants.
- Banana: Adds natural sweetness and creaminess.
- Protein Powder: Use your favorite. We like one that provides 20 grams of protein per scoop.
Quick homemade coconut milk is good too.
Substitutions and Variations
- Other milks - Try oat milk, coconut milk, hemp seed milk, cashew milk, and others depending on any allergies or sensitivities.
- Spice: A little cinnamon for warmth and depth.
- Sweetener - Use a little honey or maple syrup, or try zero-sugar honey or sugar-free simple syrup if you prefer it lower in sugar (we do, they work great, skip the sugar).
- Vanilla - Add a touch of vanilla extract.
How to Make a Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie
Making smoothies is so easy and fast. Add milk, then protein powder, then everything else and blend away until smooth. Add a little sweetener if preferred and taste.
Chef's Note:
I make homemade nut milks for smoothies because they're free of additives, gums, and preservatives. You can strain them for a smoother texture or leave them unstrained to keep more fiber (why toss the good stuff?). Sweeten or leave them plain depending on your taste. Store nuts in a cool pantry so they stay fresh, and make milk any time you need it. For the most consistent results, weigh your nuts on a digital scale rather than measuring by volume.
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy right after blending for the freshest flavor and creamy texture.
- Pour into an insulated container for a grab-and-go breakfast on busy mornings.
- Serve as a post-workout snack to refuel with protein and antioxidants.
- Top with a sprinkle of cacao nibs, chia seeds, or a few extra berries.
- Freeze leftovers in popsicle molds for a cool, healthy treat.
For help choosing a good protein powder, read my article on how to choose a protein powder. And be sure to check out my guide on The Ultimate Guide to Making Healthy Smoothies!
Recipe FAQs
Yes-blend it and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir before drinking, as separation is natural.
Use any protein powder you like. I prefer an unsweetened variety with about 20 grams of protein per scoop. Be sure to read labels carefully for ingredients. You can add your own sweeteners and flavors in a healthier way than what most include.
Yes-though the banana adds natural sweetness and creaminess. If you leave it out, you may want to add a little extra sweetener or a few ice cubes to maintain the texture.
Oat milk is my best recommendation and it's makes a nice creamy smoothie. Rice milk is falling out of favor because of arsenic concerns, especially for kids. And coconut is often off the table for people with tree nut allergies, even though botanically it's a drupe, not a nut. Many allergists still advise avoiding it if the allergy is severe. Use oat milk and be sure your protein powder is nut-free.
More Smoothie Recipes
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 ounces almond milk
- ½ cup blueberries or blackberries
- 1 big handful baby spinach leaves
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ banana
- 1 scoop protein powder of choice about 20 grams protein
Optional add-ins
- 2 teaspoons zero-sugar honey, honey, or zero-sugar simple syrup optional
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place everything in a blender and blend until smooth. Drink immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
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Rebecca @ best immersion blender says
Yummy! The Berry Smoothie looks incredible, such beautiful imagery and easy to make recipes, thank you for sharing!
Tessa Lefler says
Great Info!!