Strawberry Cacao Smoothie

This Strawberry Cacao Smoothie recipe is made with oat milk, frozen strawberries, cacao nibs, pure vanilla extract and honey. This healthy smoothie is rich and creamy and tastes as decadent as dessert. I love adding cacao nibs in smoothies (rather than cacao powder) because it adds flavor with tiny flecks of cacao that don’t compete with or overpower the flavor of strawberry.

This simple healthy strawberry cacao smoothie recipe is deliciously thick and super quick and easy to pull together.

I love absolutely everything about this healthy strawberry cacao nibs smoothie recipe!!  It’s one of my favorite smoothie recipes to make and I make it often. This cacao smoothie is a great morning smoothie, afternoon snack or even a healthy dessert any day of the week!

Cacao Smoothie Recipe

You’ll need just five ingredients to make the most delicious strawberry cacao smoothie.

•  Milk.  Feel free to use whatever unsweetened milk you like, but we use unsweetened oat milk for this recipe. This smoothie is also really good with hemp milk.  Oat milk is a great alternative to cow’s milk for plant-based and vegan diets, and for those  with allergies and intolerances to dairy. It’s also  naturally free from lactose, soy and nuts. 
•  Strawberries. You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries for this smoothie, but I recommend using frozen strawberries for a colder, thicker and creamier smoothie with a richer strawberry flavor. 
•  Cacao Nibs. These add so much flavor to the smoothie. Cacao Nibs are the purest form of chocolate you can consume, and cacao is an excellent source of antioxidants and magnesium.  
•  Honey. If you need to add a little sweetness to the mix, use a little bit of  honey (I like to use clover honey).
•  Pure Vanilla Extract. Adding pure vanilla extract to this smoothie makes it taste like a decadent dessert. 

Find printable recipe with the measurements below.

 How to Make Cacao Smoothie

1. Measure out all of the ingredients and add them to a blender. 

2.  Blend until smooth and enjoy the absolute most delicious strawberry cacao smoothie you’ve ever tasted.

Favorite Vegan Milk Choices

 I typically use one of these vegan milks for this smoothie.  I personally love using either oat or hemp milk. 

• Oat Milk: One cup of unsweetened oat milk contains 130 calories, 15 grams of carbohydrates,  2.5 grams of fat, 2 grams fiber and 4 grams of protein.
• Almond Milk: One cup of unsweetened almond milk contains 30 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, and 1 gram each of protein, carbohydrate and fiber.
• Cashew Milk: One cup of unsweetened cashew milk contains 25 calories, 2 grams of fat, 0 grams of fiber, and 1 gram each of protein and carbohydrate.
• Hemp Milk: One cup of unsweetened hemp milk contains 70 calories, 5 grams of fat, and 3 grams of protein.  Hemp is loaded with vitamins minerals and essential fatty acids. It contains the perfect 1:3 balance of Omega-6 to Omega 3, which the body needs for good skin health, energy production, nervous system function, and immune system support. Studies have shown that Omega 3 is a good anti-inflammatory. Hemp is also a rich source of easily digestible protein, and it contains all of the essential amino acids which are the building blocks of protein.   

What Are Cacao Nibs?

Cacao Nibs are the purest form of chocolate you can consume, and cacao is an excellent source of  antioxidants and magnesium.  

Optional Add-Ins/Toppings

• Oats. Turn this recipe into a filling breakfast option by adding one or two tablespoons of quick or rolled oats to the mix. Blend the oats until the texture looks like oat flour. Then add the smoothie ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.
• Hemp Seeds
• Chia Seeds
• Shredded Coconut
• Granola

Is This Cacao Smoothie Vegan?

This smoothie is not vegan because we add honey to the mix. To make it vegan, just swap out the honey and use pure maple syrup, stevia or another vegan sweetener of your choice.

Looking For More Healthy Smoothie Recipes?

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• Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
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• Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
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Yield: 2 servings

Strawberry Cacao Smoothie

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

This Strawberry Cacao Smoothie recipe is made with oat milk, frozen strawberries, cacao nibs, pure vanilla extract and honey. This healthy smoothie is rich and creamy and tastes as decadent as dessert. I love adding cacao nibs in smoothies (rather than cacao powder) because it adds flavor with tiny flecks of cacao that don't compete with or overpower the flavor of strawberry.

Ingredients

• 2 cups plain unsweetened nut milk or hemp milk (cashew milk, hemp milk, almond or oat milk)
• 1-1/2 cups organic frozen strawberries (you can use fresh, but frozen makes the smoothie colder, thicker and creamier)
• 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
• 2 teaspoons clover honey
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Place all of the ingredients in a blender or a Nutri Bullet and blend for just a minute or two until everything is well blended.

Notes

Optional Add-Ins/Toppings

• Oats. Turn this recipe into a filling breakfast option by adding one or two tablespoons of quick or rolled oats to the mix. Blend the oats until the texture looks like oat flour. Then add the smoothie ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.
• Hemp Seeds
• Chia Seeds
• Shredded Coconut
• Granola

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1081Total Fat: 83gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 63gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 435mgCarbohydrates: 63gFiber: 15gSugar: 30gProtein: 35g

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