Locations:
Search IconSearch
January 12, 2023/Diet, Food & Fitness/Recipes

Recipe: Chocolate Cacao Bliss Smoothie

Creamy, healthy, chocolatey goodness

cocoa bliss smoothie

Chocolate lovers, rejoice! You get to drink a chocolate shake for breakfast — and this one is power packed with creamy, healthy fat. Cacao not only adds great flavor, but is a also good source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

Advertisement

Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond or cashew milk
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
  • 1 teaspoon no‑alcohol, gluten-free pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon coconut butter

Directions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition information (per serving)

Makes 1 serving

Calories: 420
Fat: 33 g
Saturated fat: 18 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 9 g
Protein: 10 g
Carbohydrate: 17 g
Sodium: 40 mg

— From Eat Fat, Get Thin, by Mark Hyman, MD.

Advertisement

Learn more about our editorial process.

Related Articles

Glasses of cucumber mint smoothies
October 10, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: Spicy Cucumber Mint Smoothie

Packed with protein, healthy fat, vitamins and minerals, this smoothie will help keep you energized for your day!

Two mock-a-rita drinks in margarita glasses rimmed with salt, garnished with a sprig
July 16, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: Refreshing Mock-a-Rita

All of the taste, none of the alcohol!

Glasses of lemonade with lavendar sprig, ice and lemons, lavendar on the table
July 9, 2024/Recipes
Lavender Lemonade Recipe

Simple to make and so very refreshing

Person holding up glass of green-colored smoothie
June 25, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: Creamy Kiwi-Lime Smoothie

Protein-packed with a sweet and zesty flavor

Milkshake in mason jar with straw, with bananas on the table
June 18, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: Quick Vegan Vanilla Shake

A dreamy-creamy, delicious way to fuel your day

Cajun sweet potato fry wedges
May 23, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: Baked Cajun Sweet Potato Fries

Swap regular fries for these delicious, and nutritious, potato wedges

meatless chicken salad lettuce wrap
March 19, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: Meatless ‘Chicken’ Salad Lettuce Wraps

A fun vegetarian wrap that’s light and flavorful

Mashing bananas with fork on wooden cutting board, with chocolate chips on table
February 27, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: Grain-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

A quick, delicious and naturally sweet treat

Trending Topics

Person touching aching ear, with home remedies floating around
Home Remedies for an Ear Infection: What To Try and What To Avoid

Not all ear infections need antibiotics — cold and warm compresses and changing up your sleep position can help

Infographic of foods high in iron, including shrimp, oysters, peas, cream of wheat, prunes, eggs, broccoli, beef and chicken
52 Foods High In Iron

Pump up your iron intake with foods like tuna, tofu and turkey

Person squeezing half a lemon into a glass of water
Is Starting Your Day With Lemon Water Healthy?

A glass of lemon water in the morning can help with digestion and boost vitamin C levels, and may even help get you into a better routine

Ad