Last Updated on June 9, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

This Cacao Crunch Superfood Smoothie is a protein-packed recipe that is created with healthy as well as energy-boosting ingredients. It’s an extraordinary breakfast smoothie that will nourish your body post-workout!

Cacao Crunch Superfood Smoothie in a glass topped with cacao nibs with a straw in it, sitting on a white marble counter with cacao nibs in the background.

Get ready to supercharge your smoothie game in the most delicious way. This Cacao Crunch Superfood Smoothie is truly elite & will have you obsessed with the energy-boosting additions.

Each ingredient used to create this cacao protein smoothie has been shown to enhance your overall health. A major bonus is that the end result tastes super decadent.

Cheers to satisfying taste buds & wellness needs!

Why You’ll Love This Cacao Crunch Superfood Smoothie

Loaded with Superfoods: For added nutrition without compromising the taste!
Tastes like a Decadent Dessert: Thanks to the inclusion of superfoods, it tastes like a chocolate treat.
Perfect Protein Smoothie: Whether you’re making it post-workout or for breakfast, this Cacao Crunch Superfood Smoothie recipe will have you fully satisfied, as it is packed with over 30 grams of plant protein.

Superfood Health Benefits

What makes this cacao protein smoothie stand out from the others is the addition of superfoods. Superfoods provide you with the extra boost that your body needs. Here are just a few incredible health benefits of incorporating superfoods into this blend.

High-Vibrational Energy
Relieve Mild Stress & Promote Relaxation
Decreased Inflammation
Hormonal Balance
Improve Cognitive Function

For additional superfood information, be sure to check out this Superfoods 101 post!

Cacao Crunch Superfood Protein Smoothie in a glass topped with cacao nibs with a straw in it, sitting on a white marble counter with cacao nibs in the background.

Ingredients

Organic Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk: Any non-dairy milk works in this recipe; just be sure to use homemade or trusted brands—I like MALK Organics, Three Trees, or Native Forest.
Organic Chia Seeds: Organic chia seeds add omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, & so much more.
Organic Hemp Seeds: Adding in organic hemp seeds provides this blend with even more healthy fats, protein, omegas, & minerals.
Organic Superfoods: More specifically, organic gelatinized maca powder, organic mesquite powder, organic lucuma powder, & organic tocotrienols. If you only have a few of these incredible superfoods on hand, use them, but if you don’t have any of these, this smoothie will still be incredible without them. Super confused about superfoods? Check out this Superfoods 101 post!
Organic Cacao Plant Protein: Adding a scoop of protein powder helps to keep you full & satisfied longer. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content and, most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, & the recommended daily protein intake.
Organic Cacao Powder: It’s the perfect addition to make this blend chocolatey! To be clear, cacao powder is different from regular Dutch cocoa powder. Review this Cacao Powder 101 post to learn more!
Sea Salt: A healthy pinch of sea salt is rich in a ton of minerals & beautifully enhances the flavor.
Organic Medjool Date: I recommend buying pitted dates so you don’t have to remove the pits yourself. My favorite brand of dates is Joolies!
Organic Frozen Banana: It’s best to use a frozen banana to create that super thick & creamy texture.
Organic Cacao Nibs: Cacao nibs give the smoothie lots of texture, with a little crunch with every sip. Obsessed!

How to Make

Blend the Liquids & Powders. First, add the non-dairy milk, seeds, superfoods, plant protein, cacao powder, & sea salt to a high-speed blender. Blend these ingredients until smooth.
Blend the Medjool Date. Add the soft Medjool date to the blender & blend until smooth.
Blend the Frozen Ingredients. Next, add in the frozen banana. Blend until smooth & creamy. If needed, you can pause the blender, remove the lid, & scrape down the sides so that everything is fully incorporated. You may need to add a little more liquid depending on how thick/thin you like your smoothies.
Blend the Cacao Nibs. Add the cacao nibs. Blend for 20 seconds on medium.
Serve. Pour into a chilled glass & enjoy!

Cacao Crunch Superfood Smoothie in a Vitamix on a white marble counter.

Optional Smoothie Add-Ins

Feel free to truly make this blend your own! Here are a few suggestions to amp up this Cacao Crunch Superfood Smoothie recipe:

Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Incorporate a tablespoon of organic ground flax seeds for a boost of fiber & minerals.
Organic Coconut Yogurt: Add some creaminess to this smoothie with a scoop of coconut yogurt.
Organic Greens: Greens are packed with so many minerals, vitamins, & antioxidants. I recommend baby spinach if you’re new to green smoothies, but kale, Swiss chard, mustard greens, collard greens, or mixed greens all work.

Tips for Making the Perfect Smoothie

Interested in how to make the best Cacao Crunch Superfood Smoothie recipe? As someone who makes smoothies daily, here are my TOP tips:

Use Frozen Fruit: Adding a frozen banana is the only way to go, as it adds thickness to the smoothie.
Soak Medjool Date: If your date isn’t soft, you will need to soak it in very warm water for 5 minutes so that it can blend nicely.
Adjust Liquid Amount: If you find that your smoothie is too thick to blend, don’t worry! Just add a bit more liquid, blend, open the cover, scrape down the sides if needed, & blend again. When possible, always use a larger high-speed blender instead, as it will blend the ingredients much better.
How to Make: Add your liquid first & blend your powders first, then the Medjool date, before adding your frozen ingredients. This is my personal favorite way of preparing my smoothies. By blending the liquid & powders first, it ensures that your powders blend completely.
Smoothie Blending Tip: Start your blender on low to medium speed. If you blend the smoothie too quickly from the beginning, it’s really hard for the blender to properly blend the frozen ingredients, so start lower & then gradually increase the speed.
Chill Your Glass: There’s nothing better than a cold smoothie or, in this case, a chocolate superfood milkshake! Put your serving glass in the fridge or freezer while you’re making your blend to ensure a chilled smoothie at every sip.

Smoothie FAQs

Do I have to use a frozen banana?

The frozen banana provides a thick & creamy consistency. If using a fresh banana, be sure to add a handful of ice cubes to achieve a cold smoothie. However, if you’re looking to remove the banana altogether because you’re allergic or simply don’t like them, you can replace it with ½ cup of frozen organic zucchini, ½ cup of frozen organic cauliflower, ½ cup of frozen organic coconut meat, or ½ cup of frozen organic avocado chunks. If you elect to make this a banana-free smoothie, I recommend keeping the organic pitted Medjool date to maintain its sweetness.

Is it healthy to have a smoothie?

I wouldn’t post something that was unhealthy. Having a smoothie full of protein, healthy fats, & superfoods for a post-workout breakfast is great because you’ll be getting essential vitamins, nutrients, & protein first thing. However, some smoothies on the market or on the web can be loaded with tons of fruit, added sugar, & nonsense, making them a less healthy option.

What is the best protein powder to use?

I used an organic cacao plant protein powder for this superfood smoothie. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content and, most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, & the recommended daily protein intake.

How can I add protein without using protein powder?

If you don’t have cacao protein powder on hand, no worries! To increase the richness, use a total of 5 tsp of organic cacao powder. To amp up the protein content, you can add a tablespoon or two of organic raw almond butter without changing the taste too much.

Do I have to add superfoods?

Even though this is a superfood smoothie recipe, you are not required to add them. However, I do recommend looking into them, as there are incredible benefits to consuming them on a regular basis. And if you only have a couple of superfood powders, that’s great! Use what you’ve got! For additional superfood information, be sure to check out this Superfoods 101 post!

Can I make this protein smoothie recipe in advance?

Yes! Feel free to make this Cacao Crunch Superfood Smoothie recipe as is or double it for later. To achieve the best results, check out this How to Prepare Smoothies in Advance post.

Cacao Crunch Superfood Smoothie Recipe in a glass topped with cacao nibs with a straw in it, sitting on a white marble counter with cacao nibs in the background.

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Xoxo.

CMG.