Dark Chocolate Date Protein Smoothie

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Craving a chocolate shake? Make this Dark Chocolate Date Protein Smoothie instead for the same great flavor, but so much more nutrition! With 10g of protein and 9g of fiber, this protein smoothie is the perfect post-workout snack or breakfast on the go. dark chocolate protein date smoothie We have a pretty great routine down in the mornings on Team Fit Foodie. After our workout, two of us jump in the showers, and the other starts breakfast — then we swap. Usually by the time the first round of showers are done, breakfast is nearly whipped up. One morning we were all craving something chocolatey and full of protein + greens and by the time I got out of the shower, I had this amazing smoothie waiting for me. Guys, you’re going to love this one.

Dates in Smoothies

We never used to put dates in smoothies, but we’re here to tell you dates in smoothies are GENIUS. It adds a hint of sweet and a delicious caramel flavor plus a great touch of thickness. Just remember to pit your dates before you put them in your blender (been there!). And if you’re dealing with a rather hard batch of dates, the easiest way to soften them up is to soak them in a cup of water for a few hours, and you’ll be good to go! Dates are truly the perfect pair for chocolate if you ask me. Which is the star of the show in this smoothie ๐Ÿ˜€ Read on… dates, kale and chocolate in blender In today’s smoothie we used Silk’s Protein Nut Milk, which is thick, creamy, and so so soooo yummy. It’s made with an almond and cashew blend and has 10g of protein per serving with only 2g sugar. HELLLLLS to the yes. But feel free to use any nut milk of your choice in this bad boy. We’ve tried it with unsweetened almond milk, cashew milk, and straight up chocolate cow milk — if you’re feeling really jazzy.

Protein Smoothie Ingredients

In addition to the protein nut milk (or other milk of your choice), this smoothie has some other great nutritional components in it, including:
  • Bananas (here’s a super easy tutorial for freezing your own banana slices for smoothies and baking!)
  • Dates
  • Kale
  • Cocoa powder
  • Vanilla
That’s all you need! We topped ours with almond butter and chopped dates, but feel free to get creative with your smoothie toppings. Here are some of our faves:
  • Nut butters
  • Chia seeds
  • Hemp seeds
  • Sliced almonds
  • Cashews
  • Sliced bananas
  • Sliced apples
  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries
  • Blackberries
pouring silk nut milk into blender with a banana date smoothie Dark Chocolate Date Protein Smoothie in glass with dates on top

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3.67 from 3 votes

Dark Chocolate Date Protein Smoothie

Craving a chocolate shake? Make this Dark Chocolate Date Protein Smoothie instead for the same great flavor, but so much more nutrition! With 10g of protein and 9g of fiber, this protein smoothie is the perfect post-workout snack or breakfast on the go.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
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Ingredients 

  • 2 frozen bananas, medium
  • 3 medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 cup kale, deboned and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup nut milk of your choice

Instructions 

  • Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender and mix until smooth.

Tips & Notes

*Depending on how thick you like your smoothies, add more nut milk by the tablespoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 312 kcal, Carbohydrates: 65 g, Protein: 10 g, Fat: 6 g, Fiber: 9 g, Sugar: 40 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Emily is Fit Foodie Finds' editor-in-chief. She has a master's degree in strategic communication, and a passion for food. She is an incredible at-home cook making her writing an important part of the content creation process.

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Abri
Abri
May 6, 2020 1:39 pm
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I like the recipe but I made some adjustments to it that I like better. I’m not sure calling it a protein smoothie makes sense. Most of the other smoothie recipes I see have a higher protein content. The protein percentage is also low compared to the carbs and fat.

Cassie
April 27, 2019 10:05 am

YES dates and dark chocolate!!! Best way to make the combination even healthier is to integrate protein, which youโ€™ve done absolutely beautifully. In general, I donโ€™t use dates in a smoothie since I find my smoothies to be sweet enough, but they are seriously to die for, especially if your bananas arenโ€™t super ripe!