Smoothies are best when served cold and chocolatey! This chocolate strawberry smoothie is an all-time favorite. When it comes to smoothies (and chocolate) I am a ‘one a day’ kinda girl. I don’t know about you, but a strawberry chocolate smoothie satisfies that craving for sweetness that hits midday. Almost like clockwork, I am breaking out my blender around 1 pm every afternoon. It’s nice to know that I’m not snacking on sugary garbage and actually enjoying something good for me with this healthy smoothie. If you are new to clean eating then make sure to check out Everything You Need to Know about a Clean Eating Diet. 

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Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

How to Make a Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie

1. Just like with all of my smoothie recipes, let’s break out the blender. I have a blender with the separate attachments for the food processor, spiralizer and smoothie cup. You can find a great combo blender online HERE. But any blender will do to make this chocolate strawberry smoothie recipe. 
2. Next, let’s gather our smoothie ingredients. (measurements above)
   • strawberries – because you can’t make a chocolate strawberry smoothie without strawberries. If fresh strawberries are out of season you can use frozen. Fresh is always better, but I have also found that organic strawberries tend to be smaller and sweeter and last longer. You can also extend the life of your strawberries by rinsing them with white vinegar when you get them home. I don’t know why it works, but it does.
   •  almond milk – from the box or homemade, I like to stick with organic and unsweetened. This is how I make my own almond milk. 
   •  honey – it’s a natural sweetener and better than plain old table sugar. I like to always opt for raw & unfiltered honey (HERE). 
   •  raw cacao – a healthier form of chocolate. I use this cacao powder in smoothies, protein balls and baking (HERE).  
   •  vanilla extract
   •  protein powder – because I add protein to everything, but you can use plain greek yogurt if you prefer. This is the protein powder that I use, it is a bit on the pricey side, but I figure since I no longer drink coffee or wine the cost cancels each other out. (here) It is a plant-based vegan protein powder that fits with the clean eating, gluten-free lifestyle. I also tend to lean towards dairy free when I can which is why I often opt for protein powder over Greek yogurt. But this is a personal preference of course. 
   •  ice
   • dark chocolate chips- optional for garnish. I like to use cacao chips that are at least 85% cacao or more. My kids call it fake chocolate because it’s not sweet, but I love them. I find myself using them in baking and other snacks all the time. (here) 

Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie Making Steps

1. Simply place all of your smoothie ingredients in your blender. 
2. Blend on high until smooth. 
3. Pour into your favorite glass or mason jar and pop a straw in.  

Serve and enjoy. This recipe makes 2 smoothies, so you can share with the kids or a friend. 

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