Hazelnut Chocolate Green Smoothie
Servings:1 serving
With cacao, toasted hazelnuts, kale, and chia, this rich and healthy chocolate smoothie is a great way to start the day with greens and Omega-3-rich seeds. Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- scant ¼ cup toasted hazelnuts
- 3 or 4 large kale leaves, lacinato (dino) or regular, thick stems removed - Add or sub raw spinach if desired
- 2 ½ Tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 1 small frozen banana OR 2 to 3 medjool dates - Or other sweetener of choice; for sweeter smoothie use more fruit or add stevia or maple syrup.
- 1 tablespoon chia, flax or hemp seeds
- pinch of sea salt - reduces bitterness of kale
- large handful of ice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except ice in a blender, and blend until mostly smooth.
- Add ice, and blend again until thick and creamy. As with most smoothies, this is best consumed immediately. But you can also refrigerate it after blending to enjoy later in the day.
Notes
Smoothie Tips:
- Start on low, and gradually increase the speed of the blender to high.
- If needed, stop to stir the ingredients or add liquid.
- Since this kale smoothie isn't made with a lot of frozen fruit, you may want to add ice. Ice also makes it nice and frothy.
- To make it more filling, add a scoop of plant-based chocolate protein powder.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 1105mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2500IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 658mg | Iron: 6.3mg
