Chocolate is the ultimate way to boost those happy endorphins and the Double Chocolate Smoothie recipe feels indulgent, yet is really healthy and nutritious.
Chocolate in its raw form of cacao powder is a nutrient powerhouse. There are so many reasons to include cacao power in your diet and one huge reason is that it is an amazing source of magnesium. One tablespoon of cacao powder also contains approximately 60g magnesium. This makes cacao powder a really great source of magnesium given that the recommended daily intake of magnesium for females is 320mg and for males is 420mg. Magnesium is such an essential nutrient to support our nervous system – think sleep, relaxation, stress reduction…
Another really good reason to consume cacao powder (in case you need an excuse to essentially consume more chocolate!) is that it is a really good source of polyphenols. Polyphenols are naturally occurring antioxidants that offer a multitude of health benefits. Research shows that antioxidants are beneficial in areas such as reducing blood pressure, heart disease and inflammation. Polyphenols are also really beneficial for our gut microbiome, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria by acting as a prebiotic food and therefore becoming a fuel source for gut microbes.
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE RECIPE FAQS
If this is your first time making this recipe or you have a question, please take the time to read through my FAQs for some extra tips, nutrients, and free-from information.
What nutrients does the Double Chocolate Smoothie recipe contain?
This recipe has been designed to be a really good balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats to help you stay feeling fuller for longer.
Cacao powder is a particularly good source of magnesium and antioxidants and tahini is a really good source of calcium.
I don’t have almond milk or chocolate protein powder, can I substitute it for something else?
Yes absolutely.
This recipe can be made with any milk of your choice.
If you don’t have a chocolate protein powder, the cacao powder will ensure this is still a chocolate smoothie if you use a vanilla flavour or plain instead.
Is this recipe Low GL?
All ingredients in this recipe are low GL,
Is this recipe Low FODMAP?
All ingredients are FODMAP friendly with the exception of banana.
A smaller quantity of banana will keep this a FODMAP friendly recipe and 35g banana is the recommended amount of banana to be low FODMAP.
Can I use this recipe for my weekly meal prep?
This smoothie can be prepared in advance and keeps well for 24 hours stored in the fridge.
What is this recipe free from?
This smoothie is gluten-free and dairy-free.
RECIPE METHOD
- Add all ingredients to a blender, starting with almond milk first.
- Blitz until all ingredients are thoroughly blended into a smoothie and serve.
Double Chocolate Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice)
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 serve chocolate protein powder (my favourite is Nuzest Rich Chocolate)
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 handful ice cubes
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender, starting with almond milk first.
- Blitz until all ingredients are thoroughly blended into a smoothie and serve.
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Amy Savage is a qualified Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional & Dietetic Medicine specialising in skin health and is available for consultations online. Email amy@amysavagenutrition.com for further details.
2 Responses
Made this today and loved it. Definitely my new favourite.
It's one of my favourites too 🙂