• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
That Girl Cooks Healthy
  • Home
  • About Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
    • FAQ/Disclaimer
  • Recipe Index
  • Health guidance
    • My Caribbean
  • Work With Me
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • About Me
    • FAQ/Disclaimer
    • Privacy Policy
  • Recipes
  • Health guidance
  • Work With Me
  • ×

    BLANK » Recipe Index » Smoothies and Drinks

    Healthy Chocolate Smoothie (Vegan)

    Last Updated July 12, 2021. Published April 3, 2019 By Charla 18 Comments

    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Yummly
    • Flipboard
    • Mix
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    long smoothie pin
    short smoothie pin
    This chocolate smoothie is so delicious and a great way to kick start the day. This vegan smoothie is packed with coconut milk, banana, cacao powder, chia seeds, almond butter, dates with an optional cream topping.
    Chocolate nutmeg smoothie

    smoothie with the topping

    This smoothie is perfect for those of you who love chocolate because I would render this recipe as the best choc-aholic fix.

    It takes less than 15 minutes to make the smoothie and you can go that extra mile with the creamy topping.

    smoothie with a straw

    I'm so excited to share this recipe with my lovely readers because it is a favourite of mine. Whenever I need a chocolate fix in the form of a smoothie, this beverage always hits the spot.

    It's totally child friendly, dairy free and great to have to breakfast, lunch or even dinner.

    Sometimes I make it with the topping and other times I omit it, it all depends on what I want at that time. I feel like the addition of nutmeg give it that Caribbean flare.

    Most smoothie recipes favor cinnamon over nutmeg, but nutmeg remind me of Grenada in the Caribbean. Most Caribbean islands are partial to including some spices in their recipes.

    This Cornmeal Porridge or even some Peanut Punch, you are guaranteed to find at least one of the aforementioned spice(s) as a key ingredient.

    I forgot to mention hot beverages, yes we add spices to Hot Chocolate or cocoa tea as Jamaicans like to call it.

    Ingredients you will need

    ingredients for the healthy chocolate smoothie

    How to make a healthy chocolate smoothie

    steps 1-2 making the smoothie

    • Add all of the ingredients to a high speed blender
    • Blitz into a smoothie consistency
    • Add the optional topping to your smoothie

    Preparing the topping

    You can either purchase some squirty vegan whipped cream and add to your smoothie or make your own cream by chilling some full fat coconut milk overnight.

    Scoop off the coconut solids and use a hand whisk to whisk unto soft peaks.

    Smooth variations

    If you don't like any of the listed ingredients for this recipe then mix things up;

    • Avocado: This is great for yielding healthy omega fats and along with thickness. Feel free to add 1 avocado or even swap if for the banana.
    • Sweet potato: Who doesn't love a sweet potato, add a cooked sweet potato to your smoothie to make it into a meal replacement.
    • Oats: They offer a boost of protein along with natural thickness.
    • Seeds: Hemp seeds, flaxseeds, sunflower seeds this a great additions to optimise nutritional value.
    • Protein powder: If you want to add some protein powder, include some pea protein or even some peanut or cashew butter if you don't want almond butter.
    • Leafy greens: Kale, spinach or swiss chards can turn this into a green goddess smoothie.
    • Coconut yoghurt: A great dairy free alternative to greek yoghurt. add a scoop of that!!

    Notes and tips

    • If you don't want to use coconut milk then feel free to add Almond Milk or even Cashew Milk if you want to
    • The topping is optional but if you want to include this be sure to chill the can of FULL FAT coconut milk in advance (several hours or the night before).
    • Choose from the "variation list" to add in additional ingredients.
    • Make it keto friendly by removing the banana.

    overhead shot of the smoothie

    Other drink and smoothie recipes

    • Sea Moss Drink
    • Soursop Punch
    • Sorrel Drink
    • Jamaican Carrot Juice
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake
    • Caribbean Peanut Punch
    • Orange Mango Green Smoothie
    • Tropical Fruit Smoothie

    **Don't forget to comment below and star rate if you have tried my recipes. Let's be friends and engage on Facebook and Instagram I also like to pin on Pinterest, where you can find more amazing recipes.**

    close up of the smoothie

    Healthy Chocolate Smoothie

    Learn how to make this delicious healthy chocolate smoothie within minutes - Paleo, gluten free, vegan, raw
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Smoothie
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 415kcal
    Author: Charla

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups of coconut milk
    • 2 tablespoon cacao powder
    • 1 large frozen banana
    • 3 tablespoon of chia seeds
    • 2 tablespoon of almond butter
    • 4 Medjool dates
    • ½ teaspoon of nutmeg

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blitz into a smooth consistency.

    Notes

    • If you don't want to use coconut milk then feel free to add Almond Milk or even Cashew Milk if you want to 
    • The topping is optional but if you want to include this be sure to chill the can of FULL FAT coconut milk in advance (several hours or the night before).
    • Choose from the "variation list" to add in additional ingredients.
    • Make it keto friendly by removing the banana.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 5mg
    Tried this Recipe? Tag me Today!Mention @ThatGirlCooksHealthy or tag #ThatGirlCooksHealthy!
    « Toasted coconut caribbean rice
    How to make egg free mayonnaise (low carb, keto, vegan) »
    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Yummly
    • Flipboard
    • Mix

    About Charla

    I'm Charla. Caribbean foodie & Certified Health Coach. Welcome to the heaven of gluten and dairy free recipes as well as modernised healthier alternatives to some of your favourite Caribbean recipes.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lisa

      July 12, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      Do you use canned coconut milk?

      Reply
      • Charla

        July 12, 2019 at 3:56 pm

        Absolutely!!

        Reply
    2. Jennifer

      April 18, 2018 at 1:21 am

      Hi Charla,

      I am definitely going to make this delicious smoothie! I saw your recipe for green banana porridge this weekend but couldn't make your vegan version because I didn't have coconut milk on hand. I remember my mother making it but never actually tried to make it until I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes. After doing some research I found that the green banana is a resistant starch so I gave up my cornmeal porridge for green banana porridge. Wish me luck!

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 18, 2018 at 9:27 am

        I hope you enjoy the smoothie Jennifer. Most of my recipes use low GI index ingredients or contain produce that won't impact glucose so I hope you find my recipes useful to your existing lifestyle.

        Reply
    3. Ceil

      February 11, 2017 at 12:35 pm

      Hi Charla,

      I just bought some nutmeg today. As soon as I find a grater, I'm going to try this recipe.
      Keep up the great work. 🙂

      Reply
      • Charla

        February 11, 2017 at 10:12 pm

        Thanks for the support. Yes I promise you will LOVE this smoothie.

        Reply
    4. Just Jo

      April 29, 2016 at 3:46 pm

      Oh that sounds beautiful! I love all the ingredients so I am quite sure I will love this cocoa tea 😀

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 29, 2016 at 4:08 pm

        Yes, you definitely will Jo.

        Reply
    5. sue | theviewfromgreatisland

      April 29, 2016 at 3:17 pm

      I'm literally drooling, I am such a huge nutmeg lover, I'm going to have to try this today!

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 29, 2016 at 3:31 pm

        Thank you Sue, I'm sure you will enjoy this smoothie.

        Reply
    6. Lisa @ Garlicandzest.com

      April 29, 2016 at 3:05 pm

      One side of my family is from the Caribbean and we just took a vacation to visit them in Martinique recently. I loved all the spices they used in their cooking -- completely addicted to boudin noir, accras de morue, and their holiday ham -- infused with spices and that special piment pepper that we can't get in the states. This smoothie looks healthy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 29, 2016 at 3:14 pm

        Hi Lisa, Oh wow! You have family from the beautiful island of Martinique? Amazing! That is one island I haven't travelled to YET. I need to introduce some of their recipes onto the blog when I get the chance to. I can imagine how in awe you were of those wonderful cuisines.

        Reply
    7. Lucy

      April 29, 2016 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like a decadent ice cream float! I can't believe it's vegan, gluten-free, and paleo! Love the combo of chocolate and nutmeg. Yum!

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 29, 2016 at 3:12 pm

        Thank you so much Lucy.

        Reply
    8. Tracy

      April 29, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      Whoa. This looks like dessert, but since it's called Smoothie that's totally how I'm going to justify having it for breakfast! 😉

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 29, 2016 at 2:51 pm

        Funny! We can settle this as a dessert smoothie. Thank you for commenting.

        Reply
    9. Jan Mares

      April 29, 2016 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      This smoothie looks absolutely delicious. It's actually rather a dessert than a typical smoothie. I would love to try this! 🙂

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 29, 2016 at 11:37 am

        Hi Jan, Yes you're right, I was tied with what to categorise this as - smoothie vs dessert. In any case you can serve as you wish and I hope you like it.

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Greetings

    I'm Charla. Caribbean foodie & Certified Health Coach. Welcome to the heaven of gluten and dairy free recipes as well as modernised healthier alternatives to some of your favourite Caribbean recipes. Learn more about me

    JOIN MY MAILING LIST AND BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHEN I POST EXCLUSIVE HEALTHY RECIPES.

    Featured recipes

    curry with a spatula

    Caribbean Style Curry Cod (Curried Cod)

    Jamaican sexy juice

    Jamaican Sexy Juice (Pineapple punch)

    Caribbean Plantain Chow Chow Curry (Chayote Stir Fry)

    overhead salad shot

    Jamaican Roasted Ackee Salad

    fish on a plate

    Brown Stew Fish

    Poudre de colombo (colombo powder)

    Poudre de colombo (Colombo powder)

    More

    Featured in

    Top Choice Recipes

    Seafood Seasoning Recipe

    white dish with meat

    Jamaican Brown Stew Turkey Neck

    Yuca in a bowl with red onions

    Yuca en Escabeche

    Cornmeal with onions on a white plate with a cloth

    Saltfish Turn Cornmeal

    Stuffed fish on a baking tray

    Caribbean Baked Fish

    sazon in a clear bowl

    Homemade Sazon Seasoning Mix

    jackfruit in a skillet

    Jackfruit Stew (Brown Stew Jackfruit)

    cheese board with cut up cheese

    Homemade Vegan Cheddar Cheese

    Footer

    Featured In

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy

    Contact

    • Contact
    • FAQ

    Copyright © 2020