Salted Dark Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Course: Breakfast, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: serving

Calories: 449kcal

Author: Jazzmine Woodard

A cold and creamy chocolate smoothie with the perfect balance of healthy fat, protein, and fiber

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Ingredients

1 serving dark chocolate protein powder
1-2 cups milk depending on desired thickness and blender strength
1 ½ cup frozen cauliflower
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons maple syrup
⅓ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Add protein powder, milk, frozen cauliflower, chia seeds, olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and sea salt to a blender.
Cover and pulse until ingredients are liquified and have a smooth, uniform texture. It will be thick.
Pour smoothie into a glass and enjoy while cold.

Notes

Grab a high-powered blender (this smoothie is THICK) and that's pretty much all you'll need. No chopping or produce prep required. I do recommend using measuring spoons and cups until you get comfortable with this recipe because the balance is delicate. Too much cinnamon, for example, will give the smoothie a bad aftertaste.

Can I freeze this smoothie? Yes, absolutely. Freeze in an airtight container with a bit of room at the top and thaw out in the refrigerator before consuming. It takes about eight hours to thaw so defrosting overnight is perfect. Check out my frozen smoothie packs method for freezing tips at the prep stage.

If you can't find dark chocolate protein powder near you, use a neutral or vanilla flavored protein powder and add 2 tablespoons of cacao or cocoa powder.

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