Dessert Smoothie Recipes Healthy
Sometimes eating healthy can be boring, flavorless and just plain awful… but this Black Forest smoothie is here to prove all those things wrong. Rich, naturally sweetened, full of nutrients (there’s even some greens in there!), yet you’ll think you’re having dessert!!
I’ve never been one to set a weight loss New Years resolution… mine are more career/relationship resolutions, but I know a LOT of people like to start the year off by going on the dreaded d-i-e-t.
I bet you’ll forget that this smoothie is full of amazing healthy things like baby spinach, chia seeds for healthy omega-3’s, rolled oats for fiber, is naturally sweetened, plus has chocolate and cherries that bring the antioxidant punch! What you’ll taste is delicious chocolatey cherry goodness.
Cherry Smoothie Recipe
I won’t lie to you and tell you that it tastes as sweet as a Black Forest cake… because it doesn’t. But when you’re craving something sweet, but trying to make good healthy choices, this smoothie will be an excellent choice!
This smoothie is made dairy-free by using almond milk, but feel free to swap that out for whatever milk/nut-milk you prefer. I think cashew milk would be heavenly too!
Also, the recipe is more of a guideline for this Black Forest smoothie. You can add more almond milk if you like a thinner smoothie, or more of the oats for a thicker smoothie… basically play around with it and see what suits you best 🙂
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Hey there! I'm Amanda. Wife, mother, photography nerd, and bacon lover! I believe that delicious meals should be easy to make. Now that you’re here, stay a bit, browse a few recipes, and let’s get cookin’!This peanut butter banana chocolate smoothie is more like a dessert than a breakfast… but it’s actually healthy!! Why not start your day in the most FUN way possible, with this super easy, delicious smoothie!
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Oh my goodness, I am so happy to be back with another recipe. I have missed you guys SO much, and I’ve missed cooking/photographing/writing. Trust me, it feels good to be getting back to normal. After 2 courses of anti biotics, nearly 3 weeks off work and basically zero appetite, I am so ready to feel human again. One of the only foods i’ve really been fancying lately is smoothies, so I thought it would be apt to share with you my absolute favourite one that I’ve had countless times in the last few weeks!
Smoothies are one of me and Ben’s favourite things to have in the morning. It’s so easy to throw some fruit into a little bag and pop it in the freezer the night before, ready to just blend up and go in the morning. It’s an easy, convenient way to incorporate more fruit into your diet. This peanut butter banana chocolate smoothie is basically like a milkshake, or a freakshake haha! It’s so thick and chocolately, if you told me this was a dessert, I would believe you.
All that goes into this wonderful smoothie, is frozen bananas, peanut butter, some cocoa powder and plant milk. If you are fancying a treat in the morning, or looking for a lightened up milkshake that still hits the spot, this is it.
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Sign up to receive an email whenever a new post goes up. Your email address will remain private and will not be added to any list except this one.Smoothies can be a great, convenient, tasty way to get more healthful nutrients in your day. In fact, some past research has found that drinking them does appear to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables — but at the same time, “can promote increased calorie intake” if you’re not careful. One likely reason for that? Smoothies tend to have at least as many calories as a meal, so treating them like a snack or beverage can lead to overdoing it. Plus, commercially prepared smoothies can be sugar bombs — like the Smoothie King’s 40-ounce The Hulk Espresso smoothie, which contains 114 grams of added sugar!
A good thing about making your own smoothie is that you can control the sugar, and still make an energizing, satisfying, nutrient-packed beverage that tastes as good as dessert. With minimal cleanup.
Chocolate Banana Smoothie (easy Recipe!)
The key to any good smoothie is balance. You want some protein along with those fruits and vegetables, and some healthy fats, too. Some good proteins include cow's, soy, or pea milk, all of which pack 8 grams of protein per cup, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); a scoop of your favorite protein powder; Greek yogurt; kefir; or cottage cheese.
Nuts, seeds, and nut and seed butters provide plant-based protein along with heart-healthy fats and dietary fiber, according to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. And incorporating healthy fats like nuts and seeds along with fruits and veggies in smoothies can help you better absorb their fat-soluble vitamins, according to Diet and Health: Implications for Reducing Chronic Disease Risk.
When making any smoothie, it’s best to layer your ingredients in the blender from the easiest to hardest to blend. That way, tough ingredients won’t interfere with blending, and you won’t have to stop and stir. So start with any liquid ingredients (juice, milk, water, kefir), followed by “soft” ingredients such as fresh fruits, yogurt, cottage cheese, creamy nut butters, and leafy greens. Hard to blend ingredients such as oats, whole nuts, seeds, frozen fruits, frozen veggies, and ice should come last.
Vegan Dessert Smoothies (that Are Secretly Healthy)
That’s right, this smoothie mimics the taste of everyone’s favorite ice cream flavor, but with a fraction of the sugar. Oats and bananas add soluble fiber, which will keep you full and your blood sugar balanced, while the soy milk adds calcium and protein. You can make the smoothie topping, which uses the same ingredients as the smoothie itself, as a healthy snack if you don’t feel like adding it to your drink. (Topping is not included in the nutritional information.)
For topping (optional): 2 tbsp oat flour (blend quick-cooking oats in a dry food processor or blender until you have a flour)
1 Add all ingredients except chocolate chips to a blender and mix on high until completely smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie (3 Ingredients)
2 Add 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips to the blender and blend for 10 seconds until distributed. Divide mixture between two glasses.
Carrot cake works so well because, like this smoothie, it pairs warm spices with creamy dairy, and adds nuts for crunch and dried fruit for sweetness. Take out the extra sugar and carbs and you’re left with a drink that delivers vitamins A and C along with plenty of antioxidants and even some omega-3s. To make raisins softer for blending, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes.
Although fresh cherries are only in season during summer months, frozen, canned, or jarred work, too. Cherries have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, according to Nutrients, and are a natural source of melatonin, a compound that aids sleep. (Tart cherries are highest in melatonin but sweet cherries have it as well.) Riced cauliflower may seem like an odd addition, but its taste is easily masked and it gives this smoothie a creamy body and bonus vitamin C, while adding a serving of vegetables to the mix.
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When you need a little sunshine in your day, blend up this bright beverage, which is spiked with equal parts citrus and nostalgia. Oranges and mangos add a double dose of immune-boosting vitamin C, according to the USDA, plus filling fiber. Blending in flaxseeds is an ingenious way to get essential omega-3 fats, soluble fiber, protein, and potassium, according to Cleveland Clinic.
It’s okay to go nutty for this nutritious smoothie, because it’s made without added sugar and has the benefit of gut-friendly probiotics thanks to kefir, a fermented dairy drink. Hazelnuts, which are toasted to mellow any bitterness, provide an excellent source of vitamin E and manganese, according to the USDA, and dates are a natural sweetener.
Who needs cookies when you can sip on this refreshing, minty shake that cleverly conceals good-for-you greens? Hearty leaves like spinach (feel free to use kale or another variety here) contribute vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber, according to Food & Nutrition. Avocados add healthy fats and a creamy mouthfeel, and half of one medium fruit packs more potassium than a medium banana, according to Harvard Health. Plus, peppermint is a built-in breath freshener.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
1 Add almond milk, spinach, kefir, banana, mint leaves, avocado, and peppermint extract to a blender and
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