Warm Hot Chocolate Smoothie
Love green smoothies but can’t stomach the thought of a frozen smoothie on a cold winter morning? The answer is this healthy Warm Hot Chocolate Smoothie recipe.
At first idea the thought sounded disgusting…a warm smoothie? Seriously this is the stuff of my nightmares. Smoothies and smoothie bowls must be ice cold with ice cubes in them for me to not be grossed out (remember recovering picky eater here).
But I got to thinking maybe…if it tasted like hot chocolate I could handle it. Turns out this was an amazingly good idea!
I tried it first with bananas because chocolate banana is always a solid combo and I was so relieved that it indeed was delicious. Warm, creamy, comforting.
But the next day I did something almost sacrilegious. I added a big handful of fresh spinach to it! It should be noted I was 100% ready to throw this smoothie out should it have failed and I almost couldn’t bear to take that first sip.
But the shocker for you and me both…you can’t even taste the greens! Delicious and a dose of healthy greens? I’ll take it and sneak it to my kids in the process!
Let’s jump in…
First off we start with 2 cups of almond milk, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 10-15 whole almonds (optional), a teaspoon of vanilla and a tablespoon of maple syrup to sweeten it up just a smidge. Warm them in a small saucepan until almost boiling.
In your Blendtec (or equivalent high speed blender) place 1/4 cup plain yogurt and your choice of goodies. I tried out a banana, a handful of fresh spinach and a scoop of plain protein powder (each by themselves not together) with each one lending tasty results. Upon further research on this warm smoothie trend I saw lots of people tossing in peanut butter into the mix as well which also sounds delicious.
Add the warmed chocolate milk mixture and firmly attach the lid. Blend on smoothie setting or medium high for 1 minute. Top with chocolate chips, almonds or a light dusting of cocoa powder.
And then drink up! These are the best right after you make them.
Dani has lots more snacks…
Warm Hot Chocolate Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk can substitute other milks
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla optional but tasty
- 10-15 almonds omit if you do not have a high speed blender!
- 1/4-1/2 cup yogurt I use full fat whole milk yogurt
- Optional goodies: scoop of plain protein powder banana, handful of spinach, peanut butter etc
- Optional toppings: mini chocolate chips slivered almonds, cocoa powder
Instructions
- In small saucepan whisk together almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla. Heat until just before boiling.
- Add yogurt and any goodies to blender and then add warm milk mixture.
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what an interesting idea for a smoothie, I have never tried one warm, but on this cold rainy morning it sounds perfect
What a delightful hot chocolate – loving the yogurt in there!
Nice to add some protein to hot cocoa!
Hello,
Would I be able to skip the saucepan by say…adding some hot water, and blending everything at the ‘soup’ setting on the blendtec?
I don’t see why not! I actually have a “soup” mode on my Blendtec that heats things up, so I just used that.
oooh this is essentially the way I already make my smoothies! Just warm! I’ll def. need to try for chilly days!
Love this idea – I made a Hot Apple Pie Green Smoothie a couple of years ago and was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it served warm! Pinned and sharing this one today!
That sounds awesome!
I have never heard of a warm smoothie, but I drink hot chocolate almost every day. I am going to have to try this! I’ll head over and check out Dani’s blog. Pinned!
Dani is awesome! Such a great way to get more nutrition into that hot chocolate, right?!
You have convinced me to try a warm smoothie now 🙂 I have seen a few other recipes floating around and just couldn’t get on board until I read your story. Thank you! Yum!
Let us know what you think!
It’s about time for me to switch up my breakfast menu and this may do the trick. I look forward to trying it.
I enjoy hot drinks even if its 110 outside so this is right up my ally. Thanks for sharing on Keep It Simple.
Just like I eat ice cream in the winter 🙂 Enjoy!
Dear Brianne, This sounds like such a wonderful treat and I would love it even if it weren’t cold outside. xo, Catherine
I’ll just crank up the air conditioner in the summer to enjoy it 🙂