A creamy smoothie combining the fresh, tangy taste of strawberries with rich unsweetened cocoa powder, sweetened lightly with honey or maple syrup.
Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie
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A creamy smoothie combining the fresh, tangy taste of strawberries with rich unsweetened cocoa powder, sweetened lightly with honey or maple syrup.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
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Ingredients
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- 1.0 cup (150.0 g)frozen strawberries
- 1.0 tbsp (7.5 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ tspfine sea salt
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
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Instructions
- Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the frozen strawberries, unsweetened cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, fine sea salt, and vanilla extract.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds, until completely smooth.
- Check consistency. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes or frozen strawberries if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use fresh strawberries if frozen ones are unavailable, adding a few ice cubes to maintain chill. Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup to taste.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make chocolate strawberry smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make chocolate strawberry smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
248
Calories / serving
7.6g
Fat
41.7g
Carbs
8.5g
Protein
33.8g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~248 cal · 8g fat · 42g carbs · 9g protein · 34g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 248 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 47 min·2.7 mi·~5500 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 34 min·1.7 mi·~3400 steps
- Moderate cycling 25 min·5.0 mi
- Swimming laps 35 min
- Jogging 24 min·2.0 mi·~3850 steps
- Stair climbing 23 min·~2050 steps
- Dancing 40 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 25 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 58 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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