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    Home » Recipes » Smoothies

    Chocolate Zucchini Smoothie

    Published: Jun 17, 2019 · Updated: Apr 7, 2020 by Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC · 6 Comments

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    A glass of Chocolate Zucchini Smoothie.

    This chocolate zucchini smoothie is so good you won't even taste the extra serving of zucchini in it. Made with fresh zucchini, cacao powder, and a few more simple ingredients, this recipe is delicious any time of the year.

    Two glasses of chocolate zucchini smoothie.

    Editor's note: This recipe was originally published on May 1, 2017. Since then, it’s been freshened up with new pictures, commentary, and made even more delicious.

    Yes, there's zucchini in this smoothie.  And, no, it's not disgusting.  In fact, you won't even taste it.  It's that good. And it's a great way to load your smoothies with extra veggies.  Win win, right?  I've been making this recipe for a couple of years now and it always tastes amazing/

    Ingredients you'll need

    To make this smoothie, you'll need the following 6 ingredients:

    • Unsweetened almond milk: or any other choice of milk
    • Zucchini: either with or without the peel. Freeze the zucchini after chopping for a thicker smoothie.
    • Banana: for a thicker smoothie consistency, be sure to slice and freeze the banana beforehand. Use a ripe banana for a sweeter smoothie.
    • Cacao powder: or unsweetened cocoa powder
    • Almond butter: or any other kind of nut butter, such as peanut butter or cashew butter
    • Medjool dates: or substitute with another sweetener, such as maple syrup or honey. Or simply omit if the banana adds enough sweetness.

    You may also add optional toppings, such as cacao nibs or coconut flakes.

    A glass of smoothie with cacao nibs sprinkled on top.

    How to make a chocolate zucchini smoothie

    1. Soak dates: In a small bowl, soak the pitted dates in water for 15-30 minutes. Rinse and drain.

    2. Combine ingredients: Combine the zucchini, milk, cacao powder, banana, almond butter, and dates.

    3. Blend and serve: Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more liquid if it's too thick. Serve and enjoy.

    Step-by-step instructions on how to make the smoothie.

    Top tips and variations

    Prepare the zucchini beforehand: Wash, slice, stick the zucchini in a container and freeze for quick and easy access.

    Adjust thickness: for a thinner smoothie, use more almond milk. For a thicker smoothie, it helps to use frozen zucchini and banana as well as less milk.

    Standard blender: if using a standard blender, be sure to soak the Medjool dates for 15-30 minutes in warm water. This will make it easier to blend the dates and create a smoother texture.

    Use another milk: I've used almond milk in this recipe, but you can use any other kind of milk, such as regular dairy milk, coconut milk, cashew milk hemp milk, or oat milk.

    A glass of Chocolate Zucchini Smoothie.

    More smoothie recipes

    For more smoothies to kick off your day or energize your afternoon, check out these recipes:

    • Tropical Matcha Smoothie
    • Strawberry Banana Smoothie
    • Power Breakfast Smoothie
    • Morning Green Smoothie
    • Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

    If you tried this chocolate zucchini smoothie recipe or any other recipe, be sure to rate the recipe and let me know what you think. Follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook for more delicious recipes.

    Chocolate Zucchini Smoothie

    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep time: 5 minutes
    Total time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 198kcal
    Author: Sapana Chandra
    This chocolate zucchini smoothie is so good you won't even taste the extra serving of zucchini in it. Made with fresh zucchini, cacao powder, and a few more simple ingredients, this recipe is delicious any time of the year.

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 
    • 1 cup chopped zucchini
    • 1 banana, sliced and frozen
    • 2 teaspoons cacao powder
    • 1 tablespoon almond butter
    • 2 Medjool dates, pitted

    Optional Toppings

    • cacao nibs
    • coconut flakes

    Instructions

    • Combine the ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    In you have a standard blender, soak the Medjool dates for 30 minutes in water before using so they're easier to blend.
    For a thinner smoothie, add more milk. For a thicker smoothie, add less milk.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 198kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 169mg, Potassium: 600mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 198IU, Vitamin C: 16mg, Calcium: 203mg, Iron: 1mg
    Course: Smoothie
    Cuisine: American
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    About Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC

    Sapana Chandra is a certified health coach, author of Plant Power Bowls, and founder of Real +Vibrant. Here you’ll find simply delicious vegetarian recipes with step-by-step photo instructions – recipes you’ll be excited to enjoy and share with your loved ones.

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    Comments

    1. Donna says

      February 05, 2018 at 2:04 am

      It really looks good & I love how easy it is! I enjoy banana & almond milk in my smoothie. Thanks for putting it together.5 stars

      Reply
      • Sapana Chandra says

        February 15, 2019 at 5:16 pm

        Thanks, Donna!

        Reply
    2. Anna @ BlenderAuthority says

      October 08, 2017 at 1:45 pm

      Great smoothie. Just pinned it.

      Reply
      • Sapana Chandra says

        February 15, 2019 at 5:16 pm

        Thanks, Anna!

        Reply
    3. Daniela Villanueva says

      September 09, 2017 at 2:29 pm

      This is delicious. Tried it with peanut butter which which made it really creamy, just added a bit stevia for added sweetness. Perfect for my sweet tooth.

      Reply
      • Sapana Chandra says

        October 02, 2017 at 8:35 pm

        Thank you for the feedback, Daniela! I love the idea of adding peanut butter to it.

        Reply

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