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Chocolate Raspberry Cocoa Protein Smoothie
A thick, frosty berry smoothie with deep cocoa flavor, tangy raspberries and a creamy yogurt body, sweetened with a date.

- Blender
- 8 min
- Makes 2 glasses
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- 46–60 g carbs
- Protein 20 g+
- Fiber 6 g+
- Sodium 600 mg or less
- 500 calories or less
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups300 gWatercold
- 7 oz200 gPlain Greek yogurt, nonfat
- 1¼ cups150 gRaspberriesfrozen if possible
- 1 cup150 gFrozen strawberries, unsweetened
- ⅔ cup sliced100 gBananasliced
- 1½ scoops30 gWhey protein powderchocolate or unflavored
- 2 tbsp12 gUnsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 date24 gMedjool dates, pittedchopped
- 1½ tbsp10 gGround flaxseed
- 1 tsp4 gVanilla extract
Steps
- Prepare first: chop the dates and slice the banana.
- Pour the cold water into the blender, then add the chopped dates and let them soak for 2 minutes to soften.
- Add the Greek yogurt, the unsweetened cocoa powder, the whey protein powder, the ground flaxseed and the vanilla extract, then blend on low for about 20 seconds until the powders are fully mixed in.
- Add the raspberries, the frozen strawberries and the sliced banana, then blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until thick and smooth, scraping down the sides once if needed.
- Divide the smoothie evenly between two glasses, half in each, and serve right away cold or poured over ice.
Check labels: Gluten-free when you buy whey protein powder labeled gluten-free.
Contains: Milk. Some brands contain gluten, soy.
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