Hot Chocolate Smoothie

Smoothie lovers, rejoice! There exists a blended breakfast beverage that shall satiate even the fiercest of hot-breakfast cravings – thy name is warm smoothie. Have you heard of this yet?? It’s now a thing, and I. am. digging it.

As a foodie, I pride myself on keeping up with the latest and greatest in all things edible, but catching wind of this latest smoothie trend was a particularly exciting discovery for me. It makes total sense (in fact, it troubles me that it never occurred to me before): who wants to sip on an ice-cold smoothie in the dead of winter?? Not I. But I do still swoon for that whole thick, delicious, nutritious smoothie package, even on the iciest of mornings, yearning for warmer days ahead.

But now with warm smoothies in my arsenal, I yearn no longer. I can have my smoothie and drink it too, be it winter, spring, summer or fall. The secret lies in one simple extra step: heat the liquid before you blend. That’s it. Make sure you use fresh (or thawed) fruit rather than frozen, and you’ve got yourself a warm smoothie, homeslice! This one is a particular favorite: a smoothied spin on the seasonal classic hot chocolate. Warm and frothy and cocoa-kissed, it’s the ultimate warm brekkie on-the-go.

I’m thinkin’ there are a lot of warm smoothies in my future…

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Hot Chocolate Smoothie

Tastes like the thickest, dreamiest hot chocolate you've ever had - perfect for chillier mornings when you still want a smoothie, but aren't feelin' a frosty beverage.

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Courses

Smoothie

Prep Time

5 minutes

Servings

smoothie MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened nut milk I used my homemade cashew milk
• 1 banana
• 1 tbsp almond butter I used Justin's vanilla almond butter
• 1 tsp raw cacao powder
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 medjool date pitted
• cacao nibs for topping optional

Courses Smoothie Prep Time 5 minutes Servings smoothie MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened nut milk I used my homemade cashew milk 1 banana 1 tbsp almond butter I used Justin's vanilla almond butter 1 tsp raw cacao powder 1 tsp vanilla 1 medjool date pitted cacao nibs for topping optional

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Instructions

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the nut milk, just to barely simmering.
2. Pour heated nut milk into the blender, add the rest of the ingredients and blend until totally smooth, about a minute or so.
3. Pour into a mug, top with cacao nibs if using, and get all cozy.