My dark chocolate protein fiber smoothie tastes like a delicious chocolate milkshake, but actually gives you full servings of protein, fiber, and healthy fats! Let me show you how easy it is to make in just five minutes with everyday ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my healthy date snickers bars, too!
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"This was sooo good AND had everything moving just the way it should! Haha"
-Tope
❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe
Nutritionally Balanced - I live for a good wellness drink and have been tweaking this fiber-dense smoothie recipe to taste like a chocolate shake all while providing an abundance of protein, healthy fat, and more fiber than the average American gets in a day! And I finally got it just right.
This high-protein, high-fiber smoothie is absolutely golden for getting your nutrients in quickly and easily, so it's a solid meal replacement option that keeps you full for hours.
Tastes Like a Chocolate Shake - It essentially tastes like a thick, salted chocolate shake with a hint of warm sweetness. Think of it like a fibermaxxing Wendy's frosty!
👉🏾 Hungry for more smoothie options with benefits? Check out my sweet potato smoothie, green smoothie for glowing skin, immune-supporting sweet orange smoothie, and superfood açai blackberry smoothie next!
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What You'll Need for this Recipe
Frozen Cauliflower makes this smoothie thick and frosty without adding ice, plus it provides a boost of fiber without changing the taste. Don't worry, your kids won't even guess that a vegetable is in there!
Dark Cocoa Powder creates rich, chocolately flavor without adding any sugar or dairy.
Olive Oil adds a dose of healthy fat and extra richness in the smoothie. It definitely makes a difference.
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
Substitutions & Variations
Milk - I developed this high-fiber smoothie with no yogurt and use almond milk, so it is dairy-free, but you can use whichever type of plant-based or animal milk you prefer. Just note that this will change the macros.
Protein Powder - Neutral-tasting protein powder or collagen peptide powder works best here so that the flavor of the other ingredients can come through. Or you can reduce your ingredient list by using a dark chocolate protein powder.
Sweetener - This high fiber chocolate smoothie turns out just as well with other sweeteners. Try Medjool dates, honey, agave nectar, or your favorite zero-sugar option like stevia or monk fruit!
Vegan - Use plant-based milk and vegan protein powder to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
How to Make a Fiber Boost Smoothie
- Step One: Add all ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth and combined.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Some separation may occur, so give it a good shake or stir before you drink it again.
Yes, absolutely. Freeze it in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to three months, and thaw out overnight in the refrigerator before consuming. Alternatively, you can freeze the raw ingredients using my frozen smoothie packs method for quick and easy prep in the morning!
Is this recipe good for people with PCOS?
The magic of this fiber-filled smoothie is how balanced it is. The ingredients help support stable blood sugar, fight insulin resistance, and feed happy hormones. Here's how:
Cinnamon has been shown to lower fasting glucose and improve insulin sensitivity. (NIH)
Chia seeds are nutrient-dense and particularly high in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, minerals, and antioxidants (NIH). You could also try basil seeds--just be sure to soak them first.
Fat, fiber, and protein in combination help reduce glucose spikes, increase fullness, and improve androgen levels and inflammatory markers in PCOS. (NIH)
Bonus: This smoothie can easily be tweaked into a great seed-cycling recipe to support balance in every phase of the cycle! Add pumpkin seeds and swap the chia for flaxmeal during the menstrual and follicular phases, or add in sunflower and sesame seeds during the ovulatory and luteal phases.
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I hope you'll enjoy this easy fiber-packed smoothie recipe soon and very soon. And sharing is caring, so be sure to pin this one for later and follow me over on Pinterest. Thanks for reading!
📖 Recipe
Dark Chocolate Protein & Fiber Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1-2 cups almond milk start with one, and add more if needed to thin out the drink.
- 1 ½ cup frozen cauliflower
- 1 serving protein powder or collagen peptides powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or 1 ½ tablespoon milled chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup or sweetener of your choice
- ⅓ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the carafe of a blender, cover, and pulse until the mixture is smooth and uniform. (About two minutes)*The smoothie will be thick.1-2 cups almond milk, 1 ½ cup frozen cauliflower, 1 serving protein powder, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons maple syrup, ⅓ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Pour into a glass and enjoy while cold.
Britney says
I made this after my workout yesterday and it was delicious! I felt like I was drinking a milkshake, but better because it was healthy. It kept me nice and full until dinner time! Def keeping this recipe in the rotation.
Robin says
I started exercising in earnest about 6 months ago so I'm really concerned with getting enough protein. This is shake was a wonderful snack for me on busy days - I substituted cardamom for the cinnamon and added grape seed instead of olive oil. Terrific!
Marta says
Yours is my go-to site for smoothies to get me through my midday slump. This salted dark protein smoothie made me feel like I was sipping on a chocolate milkshake, but gave me the boost I needed to finish out a demanding day!
Jen Sim says
This recipe came in perfect timing! Recently I’ve been searching for recipes that are high in protein and this shake ticked all of my boxes - Yum!
Tope Obodoechina says
This was sooo good AND had everything moving just the way it should! Haha