Smoothies Fruit Smoothies Healthy Berry Smoothie Recipes Healthy Strawberry Smoothie Recipes Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie 4.6 (7) 5 Reviews This creamy, rich strawberry-chocolate smoothie will satisfy any chocolate cravings. It's so decadent you might want it as a dessert, too. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 27, 2024 Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 2 cups Nutrition Profile: High-Calcium Bone-Health Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High-Blood Pressure Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Nutrition Notes Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C—you'll get more than your day's worth in this smoothie. You'll also get some gut-loving fiber. The compounds in strawberries may reduce inflammation, reducing your risk of disease—including heart disease. Strawberries can help you manage blood sugar and may boost brain health. Almond milk is a plant-based alternative to cow's milk. Unless it's fortified with protein, the amount of almond milk is minimal—about 1 gram in 1 cup of almond milk compared to 8 grams in cow's milk. Like cow's milk, almond milk is typically fortified with vitamin D. It's also an excellent source of vitamin E. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 ½ cups frozen strawberries 1 cup chilled unsweetened chocolate almond milk, plus more if needed 1 tablespoon almond butter 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon honey Directions Combine strawberries, almond milk, almond butter, cocoa and honey in a blender. Process until smooth, adding more almond milk, if needed, for desired consistency. Serve immediately. Frequently Asked Questions Can I substitute the strawberries for another fruit? Absolutely. Some favorite chocolate-fruit smoothie combinations include frozen blueberries, blackberries or raspberries. Frozen bananas go well with chocolate too. Can I use fresh strawberries instead of frozen? If you want to use fresh strawberries instead of the bagged frozen fruit you get in the grocery freezer, you'll still have to freeze your fresh fruit. And we think that's too much work especially when bagged frozen organic strawberries are just as good. For this recipe, you want frozen strawberries because they chill the smoothie without diluting it, so you get a thick, flavorful drink. What is the difference between cocoa powder and cacao powder? Both powders are derived from cacao beans. However, in the making of cocoa powder, the cacao beans are roasted and, at some point, usually sweetened with sugar and milk. Cacao powder is unprocessed, so it usually gets high marks as being better for us, but with a bitter flavor that might take some getting used to. For various reasons, some recipes will call for one or the other or indicate you can use either. We suggest following the recipe for the best results. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2019 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 303 Calories 13g Fat 47g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size 2 cups Calories 303 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 47g 17% Dietary Fiber 9g 33% Total Sugars 29g Added Sugars 17g 34% Protein 7g 15% Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Vitamin A 600IU 12% Vitamin C 92mg 102% Folate 51mcg 13% Sodium 223mg 10% Calcium 551mg 42% Iron 4mg 23% Magnesium 121mg 29% Potassium 774mg 16% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. Carrie Myers, M.S. Carrie Myers is a portfolio entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in the health and wellness space. As a freelance writer and editor, Carrie has worked for both consumer and trade print and online publications. She's been quoted in several articles as a health and fitness expert. Carrie is also a certified life and wellness coach and exercise physiologist, and the founder of CarrieMichele Co., a lifestyle company that helps women create lives they love where they can be authentic. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines and Linda Frahm Linda Frahm Linda Frahm has been a copy editor and fact checker working with food and nutrition content for the past 30-plus years for consumer print and online publications, such as Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s Country magazines, and has edited cookbooks for Dovetail Press and The Taste Curators. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines