Chocolate Blackberry Smoothie

This Chocolate Blackberry Smoothie is so delicious, it tastes like a dessert, but is nutrient-dense and packed with fiber and protein.

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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe:

My chocolate blackberry smoothie will leave you craving more and more, and for good reason!

• So delicious – chocolate and blackberry pair so well together!
• Ultra creamy – adding Greek yogurt adds extra creaminess, and extra protein, too!
• Protein-packed – speaking of protein, between the milk, protein powder, and Greek yogurt, this smoothie has a whopping 42 grams of protein.
• Full of fiber – fiber has fantastic benefits, between helping blood sugar regulation, weight maintenance, gut health, and more — and this smoothie has 16 grams!

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions:

For a full ingredient list with quantities, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Blackberries – using frozen blackberries will help create a thicker, creamier texture.
• Vanilla Greek Yogurt – not only does this add a little extra sweetness and creaminess, but extra protein, too. I typically choose a Greek yogurt that has no added sugar.
• Milk – you can use whichever milk you prefer to drink. I often make it with an ultra-filtered milk (like Fairlife’s fat-free milk) as it gives a little more protein boost.
• Protein Power – chocolate protein powder helps add a chocolatey flavor. I love Clean Simple Eats’ Chocolate Brownie Batter Protein Powder!
• Cocoa Powder – a tablespoon deepens the chocolate flavor, but also adds a little extra fiber and iron, too.

How to Make a Chocolate Blackberry Smoothie

For complete instructions, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Simply add all the ingredients to a blender, then blend on high for a minute or so, or until smoothie is pureed smooth.

Tips and Variations

• Always blend a little extra longer than you think you need to – I used to work at a smoothie shop and this was a trick I picked up!
• Gluten-Free – so long as you use a gluten-free protein powder, this smoothie is naturally gluten-free!
• Dairy-Free – use your favorite plant-based milk alternative and either skip the Greek yogurt or substitute it for silken, soft tofu and a splash of vanilla.
• No Added Sugar – the only potential sources of added sugar are in the yogurt and the protein powder, so if you’re looking to minimize your added sugar intake, I suggest using options that contain no added sugar and are alternatively sweetened, such as with stevia or monk fruit.

Smoothie Toppings

Whether you’re drinking your smoothie out of a glass or going full smoothie bowl, it’s always fun to add toppings. Plus, the toppings are a great way to add some extra nutrition, too.

• Fresh fruit
• Dried fruit
• Coconut flakes
• Seeds
• Nuts
• Peanut butter or other nut/ seed butter drizzle
• Granola
• Cereal
• Mini chocolate chips

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