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    Home » Recipes » Smoothies & Drinks

    My Favorite Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie (Banana-Free)

    Published: Jan 15, 2018 · Modified: Oct 19, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    This chocolate raspberry smoothie is genuinely my favorite blender breakfast; I eat it multiple times a week!

    Chocolate raspberry smoothie recipe

    This is truly my favorite smoothie recipe!

    It's so delicious that I find it difficult to eat any other variety, as I'd just be longing for my chocolate raspberry goodness.

    I've been meaning to post this for quite a while, but it's one of those recipes I never measured. A glug of milk, a handful of raspberries, a spoonful of cocoa...that's kind of how it used to go.

    I have to say though, I'm glad I started noting exact amounts. Now, I know with certainty that it will always come out tasting great!

    This recipe has gone through significant changes over the years. If I remember correctly, it originally started out with something like, four dates AND a tablespoon of honey.

    Healthy banana-free smoothie

    Now that I'm focused on eating a lower sugar diet, I've been using a combination of honey and stevia to sweeten it.

    I find that stevia tastes best when paired with another sweetener of some kind.

    Another thing I stopped doing recently is adding greens (spinach, chard, kale) to my smoothies. I know that goes against everything you may read about 'Green Monster Smoothies' and how good they are for you, but I began sensing that the added fiber was upsetting my digestion. I swear, I'm the exception to every rule!

    A Secret Ingredient

    I have another little tip to share, which I find makes this shake really special. Milk cubes!

    I basically freeze my Homemade Coconut Milk in a regular ice-cube tray and keep the cubes on hand for smoothies. This addition gives the recipe a creamier, almost ice cream-like consistency that I just love.

    You can use any milk to do this, and it's so easy to refill your trays as needed so you always have them on hand!

    Recipe notes

    I like to use my Homemade Coconut Milk or Homemade Walnut Milk in this recipe.

    Though it goes without saying, you can sweeten this recipe however you like by using honey, dates, or maple syrup. Just add it to your taste.

    Sometimes, I'll add in a tablespoon of walnuts or 1-2 Brazil nuts for extra nutrition.

    I like to eat this with a spoon topped with goji berries.

    Chocolate raspberry breakfast smoothie in a bowl
    Chocolate raspberry smoothie recipe
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    5 from 3 votes

    My Favorite Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie

    Banana-free chocolate raspberry smoothie made creamy and luscious with the addition of avocado!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Smoothie
    Keyword: Banana-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 352kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup milk of your choice see Notes
    • ½ cup coconut water
    • ½ avocado
    • 1 ½ Tablespoons cocoa powder
    • 1-2 teaspoon(s) honey (or as desired)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup frozen raspberries
    • stevia to taste
    • 4 'milk' cubes or ice cubes

    Instructions

    • Blend everything until smooth and creamy.

    Notes

    Nutrition facts based on using unsweetened almond milk and one teaspoon of honey. Milk from milk cubes not taken into account.
    WW SmartPoints: 14

    Nutrition

    Sugar: 16.9g | Fiber: 14.2g | Calories: 352kcal | Fat: 24.6g | Protein: 5.1g | Carbohydrates: 36g

    If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!

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    1. Natalie

      January 15, 2018 at 11:44 pm

      YUM! I love chocolate and raspberry together and this smoothie looks delicious!

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    2. Glenda

      January 15, 2018 at 11:53 am

      I cant wait to try this recipe! I love your creative smoothie concoctions they are always worth making!!

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