This chocolate strawberry smoothie tastes like chocolate-covered strawberries! It's a rich, creamy smoothie packed with frozen strawberries, cocoa, coconut water, and hemp seeds.
When I need a fast and delicious breakfast, I make smoothies. Classics like this peanut butter banana smoothie, tropical stawberry mango smoothie, and my favorite green smoothie are on constant rotation on weekdays. This chocolate strawberry smoothie tastes rich and creamy and is made with a delicious mix of ingredients. Fresh or frozen strawberries, cocoa, coconut water, and almond milk create a rich base, with hemp seeds blended in. I added zucchini for a veggie, since its mild flavor blends right in with the rest of the smoothie.
Who else is a big fan of smoothies that taste like dessert? Try my carrot cake smoothie, chocolate peanut butter smoothie, and mint chocolate chip smoothie next.
Why This Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie Is On Repeat
Smoothies are one of my favorite breakfasts in the world. I think they're an awesome option when you want something that's quick, easy to make, and totally portable.
- Under 10 minutes. Add everything to the blender, and go!
- Sneaky veggies. I like to add vegetables like zucchini and cauliflower because they blend right into my smoothies.
- Dessert for breakfast. And, this smoothie tastes just like a chocolate-covered strawberry. I'd say it's a delicious morning treat!
Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie Ingredients
I wanted to pack plenty of delicious ingredients into this smoothie recipe.
- Zucchini – Zucchini is a great ingredient in smoothies as it adds volume and creaminess without impacting the flavor. It's similar to using cauliflower rice in my blackberry smoothie (plain cauliflower rice also works in place of zucchini here, if needed).
- Frozen strawberries – Frozen berries help thicken the smoothie and chill it down. You could use fresh strawberries instead.
- Cocoa powder – I recommend unsweetened cocoa powder. If you wanted to boost the chocolate flavors even more, blend in a handful of cacao nibs.
- Hemp seeds – You could replace the hemp seeds with your favorite vanilla or chocolate protein powder. Use plant-based as needed.
- Coconut water – Adds liquid with a lightly sweet flavor. You can buy coconut water. Or, skim the thick, creamy part from a chilled can of coconut milk and use the leftover liquid in the smoothie. Use the coconut cream to make coconut whipped cream!
- Almond milk – Or your choice of dairy or non-dairy milk.
- Vanilla extract – Optional, but I love adding a little extract or vanilla paste to deepen the flavor.
How to Make a Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie
To make this easy smoothie, add your ingredients to a blender or bullet, and blend on High until smooth and creamy. I like to garnish my smoothies with unsweetened chocolate chips and fresh strawberries.
Make a Smoothie Bowl
When there's time, I love turning my favorite homemade smoothies into smoothie bowl recipes. Pour your chocolate strawberry smoothie into a bowl, and add toppings like fresh berries, dried fruit, nuts, chocolate granola, and coconut flakes.
More Vegan Smoothie Recipes
Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 3 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and process until smooth.
- Top with some chocolate chips for something a little extra special.
- Slurp and enjoy!
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