Creamy & Irresistible Chocolate-Orange Smoothie
Enjoy the classic combo of chocolate and orange in a whole new—and super healthy—way.
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Read more about this recipe in: Orange Crush.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk (try Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Chocolate, or milk of choice)
- Zest and fruit of 1/2 medium naval orange (about 2 tsp. zest)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1–2 Tbs. organic cacao or cocoa powder
- ½–1 frozen banana or a few drops of liquid stevia for extra sweetness, optional
- ½ cup ice cubes
- Pinch sea salt
- ¼ medium ripe Hass avocado, peeled
Preparation
Combine all ingredients except avocado in high-speed blender, and blend until smooth. Add avocado, and blend just until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1 smoothie
- Calories 420
- Carbohydrate Content 46 g
- Cholesterol Content 40 mg
- Fat Content 18 g
- Fiber Content 16 g
- Protein Content 24 g
- Saturated Fat Content 5 g
- Sodium Content 460 mg
- Sugar Content 15 g