Is there anything better than chocolate for breakfast? Add some instant espresso powder, and you’re ready to conquer the day! I used Medjool dates as a natural sweetener. And if you’re daring, you could even sneak in a handful of baby spinach. No one would be the wiser.
Chocolate Espresso Smoothie
Yield: 1 serving Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup light vanilla soy milk
½ frozen banana
3 pitted Medjool dates
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder (or more depending on how strong you want it)*
A dash of sea salt
1/2 cup loosely packed baby spinach (optional)
Directions:
- Soak the Medjool dates in warm water for 10 minutes or until plump.
- Take the dates out of the water and blend all of the ingredients together. Pour the smoothie into a large glass and enjoy!
Tips:
* My favorite brand of espresso powder is Medaglia D’Oro. It comes in a small 2 oz. jar with the Italian flag on its label. You can find it at the grocery store, next to the instant coffee and hot cocoa mixes.
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Sounds yummy!
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Thank you Contessa! I’m happy you liked it.
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Yum! How do you come up with all these amazing ideas? I’d never think to use medjool dates, but it sure sounds like a great addition. 🙂
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I’m glad you like it. I was eating dates yesterday and realized just how sweet they were. Any way to get fiber into smoothies is a win for me. Have a great day!
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Thanks! You too! 🙂
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I bet this was delicious. Looks so good.
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Thank you Jovina. It was delicious 🙂
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This looks great, but I think I’ll use coconut or almond milk in place of soy.
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Great idea Karina! I make it all the time with almond milk and add hemp hearts to increase the protein.
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sounds amazing!
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So happy you liked it. It’s one of my favorite smoothies. 🙂
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Yummy! Thanks for sharing
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Hi Priya. So happy you liked it. 🙂 I hope you had a wonderful day.
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My pleasure 😊👍
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Chocolate and coffee – match made in heaven. Great breakfast!
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Right 🙂 You can’t go wrong with the two. Thanks for stopping by Tracey. I’m looking forward to following your travel/foodie blog.
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Thanks Ellie. Looking forward to following yours!
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Yum! How would you concoct all these astonishing thoughts? I’d never think to utilize medjool dates, however it beyond any doubt sounds like an extraordinary expansion.
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I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
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This is so amazing. I have thought about doing a combination of this for awhile now, and just haven’t got around to it . Now I am super intrigued to make this. Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
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Hi Lynne. So happy you liked it. Have a wonderful day!
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Thank you, you too. 🙂
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Oh that looks delicious! I will have to give it a try 🙂
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So happy you liked it 🙂
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Yum!!!
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Hi Milanka. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Hi Ellie, My pleasure. Just getting back into work, blogging and other after our summer holidays. I am a bit slow, still in holiday mode. Keep well. 🙂 Milanka
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Holidays have a tendency to do that to us 😉 Have a wonderful day.
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I need to add this to my must try list. Sounds yummy!
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Its super yummy. Glad you liked it 🙂
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Looks and sounds delicious! Perfect for a cold winter morning! Smiles, Robin
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Hi Robin. So happy you stopped by 🙂
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This looks so good for breakfast!!
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It was…almost too good. 🙂
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I love anything chocolate and coffee flavoured!
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Me too 🙂
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I’m new to your blog, and all of your recipes look delicious! Can’t wait to try this one out.
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Hi. Its wonderful to hear you liked the recipes. Your blog has so many creative ideas for little ones. It will be fun to follow you along.
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Thanks so much! I’m looking forward to following your posts as well!
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Made my Valentine’s Day! Thanks for posting this great chocolate delight!
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Happy Valentine’s Stephanie. It’s always a joy to hear from you. I hope you have a beautiful day.
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Oh good grief! How’d I miss this! Yummy!
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It was yummy.
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