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. 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 😀 Read on… 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

Other Smoothie Recipes on Fit Foodie Finds

• Superfood Protein Smoothie
• The Best Breakfast Smoothie
• Peanut Butter Banana Cold Brew Protein Smoothie

ALL smoothie recipes on Fit Foodie Finds