Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie

Friday, 4 February 2011

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My number 1 craving while I wasn’t eating sugar was chocolate. I made an awesome chocolate chickpea cake and cupcakes, but those were gone pretty quickly. I came up with an even healthier substitute: a chocolate raspberry smoothie with no added sugar.

It’s a simple combo of yogurt, milk, frozen raspberries and cocoa powder. The result is a decadent, thick, chocolaty and just barely sweet smoothie. In fact, you may find you need to add a sweetener or a sweeter fruit, especially if your raspberries aren’t particularly sweet.

This makes me want more smoothies. What’s your favorite smoothie recipe?

Recipe:

Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie

1/2 C plain yogurt (I used Greek)
1/4-1/2 C milk
1/2 C frozen raspberries
1 T cocoa powder
Optional: banana or honey or agave to sweeten it up

Place all ingredients in blender or food processor, starting with 1/4 cup of milk. Blend until smooth and add more milk if too thick. Add optional ingredients if it’s not sweet enough.

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18 Responses to “Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie”

Monet writes:
No. 1 — February 4th, 2011 at 11:57 am
I can’t do smoothies unless it is really warm outside, but I’m saving this recipe for the summer! I love the combination of chocolate and raspberries Thank you for sharing such a great concoction. My favorite smoothie is peanut butter banana!
Dani writes:
No. 2 — February 4th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
LOL on the “barely sweet”. Maybe in summer it’ll be sweeter. Have you tried two-ingredient frozen banana ice cream with unsweetened cocoa added?
Amy writes:
No. 3 — February 4th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
I will have to try this smoothie! The combination of flavors sounds wonderful, and refreshing as well as satisfying to a sweet craving!
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Stephanie writes:
No. 4 — February 4th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
Monet – it’s been unseasonably warm here, so a smoothie totally worked. Usually in February I wouldn’t think about making a smoothie either! PB & choc sounds delicious.

Dani – yeah, fresh raspberries in season would probably be sweeter. Yes, I’ve tried that but totally forgot about it! Thanks for reminding me.

Amy – definitely refreshing and satisfying. It was super thick and decadent made with Greek yogurt.
torviewtoronto writes:
No. 5 — February 4th, 2011 at 3:25 pm
beautiful and delicious I like the addition of cocoa
Wheels writes:
No. 6 — February 4th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
Jamba Juice had a Peanut Butter Moo’d that had chocolate base, froyo, sorbet and peanut butter and was amaaaazing. Can you come up with one that’s healthier? Oh the Jamba version had bananas but I always subbed them out.
Stephanie writes:
No. 7 — February 4th, 2011 at 3:35 pm
Wheels – oooh I like a good challenge! I’m on it, will let you know what I come up with…
Magic of Spice writes:
No. 8 — February 4th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
I just love this and so easy Great combo of flavors…have a great weekend
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Leanne writes:
No. 9 — February 4th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
love this idea! i think i’ll try it out tonight. thanks for sharing
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Cakewhiz writes:
No. 10 — February 4th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
That looks so refreshing and healthy too. Lovely presentation with those three berries in the centre!
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Katrina writes:
No. 11 — February 5th, 2011 at 5:42 am
Oh i will be making this today! YUM! Sending some buzz your way!!
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Paula writes:
No. 12 — February 5th, 2011 at 9:19 am
I can`t stop looking at this! It`s absolutely divine and I want to try this…

Have a great time,
Paula
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Lauren writes:
No. 13 — February 5th, 2011 at 11:37 am
I am attempting to eat less sugar as well, and my inner sugaraholic is definitely drawn to this delicious-looking smoothie! Chocolate and raspberry is such a classic flavor combination, and I can’t believe I’ve never had a smoothie that features it. I must make this soon!
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Baking Serendipity writes:
No. 14 — February 5th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
This looks so, so good! I love the balance of healthy and indulgent and smoothies are one of my favorite ways to start the day
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Christine @ Nourish the Budding Lotus writes:
No. 15 — February 6th, 2011 at 11:19 am
This looks delicious! I love desserts that satisfy my sweet tooth without the unnecessary added sugars. Yum!
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Kristen writes:
No. 16 — February 6th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Putting cocoa in a smoothie is brilliant. I can just imagine how great it tastes.
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Sommer@ASPicyPerspective writes:
No. 17 — February 7th, 2011 at 6:03 am
What a great idea! I find that sometimes you get the most creative when on restriction.
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Kristi Rimkus writes:
No. 18 — February 9th, 2011 at 7:07 pm
I have a Magic Bullet that I use every day. I love these sweet and healthy smoothie. Who wouldn’t think they were eating a treat!

Kristi
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