Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie Bowl

Last Updated on November 13, 2023 by Christin Gillespie

This Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie Bowl is a creamy, chocolatey breakfast that is vegan and gluten-free. It’s a delicious blend of raspberries, a banana, cacao powder, flaxseeds, and non-dairy milk. Enjoy with a spoon and your favorite toppings, for an incredible sweet chocolate breakfast treat!

This Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie Bowl is an easy and healthy breakfast recipe. It’s loaded with chocolate flavor and just takes five minutes to make.

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie Bowl

• Smoothie bowls take no time to make, just 5 minutes.
• This breakfast is sweet and creamy. It’s loaded with frozen raspberries and is full of chocolate flavor, so it tastes like a breakfast treat.
• It’s a vegan and gluten-free smoothie bowl recipe.
• Plus, you can customize this smoothie bowl recipe, by adding your favorite toppings.

Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie Bowl Ingredients

This recipe only requires 6 ingredients to make this tasty smoothie bowl.

• Organic Frozen Raspberries: One of the key ingredients to make this smoothie bowl. Plus, raspberries are loaded with antioxidants and contain numerous vitamins.
• Organic Frozen Banana: A frozen banana adds more sweetness and creaminess to this smoothie bowl.
• Organic Cacao Powder: To make the smoothie chocolatey! To be clear, cacao powder is different from regular dutch cocoa powder. Cacao powder is pure, raw cacao versus processed. Plus, cacao is rich in magnesium.
• Organic Unsweetened Non-dairy Milk: You only need a little liquid to blend, since it’s a smoothie bowl. I used unsweetened almond milk, but you can use any non-dairy milk that you enjoy.
• Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Flaxseeds are loaded with nutrients, high in omega-3 fats, rich in dietary fiber, and you can’t even taste them. They are completely optional, so no problem if you don’t have them…yet!

How to make this smoothie bowl

This Raspberry Chocolate Smoothie Bowl is so simple to make. It just takes 5 minutes to enjoy this sweet and creamy chocolate treat.

1. Add: Combine all the smoothie ingredients to a high-speed blender.
2. Blend: Starting on a low speed, use a tamper to help ingredients blend. Pausing & scraping down sides of the blender as needed. If necessary, add additional non-dairy milk in 1/4 cup increments, until a thick, smooth texture is achieved.
3. Serve: Transfer to a chilled bowl. Top with chocolate coconut granola, chopped dark chocolate, and frozen raspberries, if desired. Enjoy!

Smoothie Bowl Toppings

When it comes to topping your smoothie bowl, the options are endless. After all, the toppings are truly what makes a smoothie bowl so incredibly. I topped my Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie Bowl with chocolate coconut granola, chopped dark chocolate, and frozen raspberries, but you can top your sweet chocolate treat with whatever you like!

Healthy Smoothie Bowl Toppings

• Fresh Organic Berries: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, etc.
• Sliced Organic Banana
• Chopped Organic Medjool Dates
• Toasted Organic Nuts/Seeds: almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, pecans, walnuts, etc. 
• Organic Nut Butter: almond butter, creamy peanut butter, hazelnut butter, cashew butter, SunButter, pecan butter, etc.
• Granola: use your favorite granola. Try my vegan gluten-free & nut-free granola, peanut butter granola, coconut cashew granola, chocolate coconut granola, or almond joy granola.
• Organic Coconut Yogurt

Dessert Style Smoothie Bowl Toppings

• Organic Coconut Whip Cream
• Organic Cacao Nibs or Organic Dark Chocolate Chips
• Chopped or Melted Organic Dark Chocolate

Tips for Making the Perfect Smoothie Bowl

To make the perfect smoothie bowl, make sure to follow these recommendations!

• Be sure to use a frozen banana and frozen cauliflower to achieve a thick consistency.
• Start with a little liquid as possible, and add more only as needed. You can always add more, but once you add too much, you can’t go back! Pausing in between blending to scrape down sides helps as well.
• Use a high-speed blender, with a tamper, to ensure that your smoothie bowl achieves a thick and creamy texture.
• Place your serving bowl in the freezer before you begin preparing this recipe and remove it when smoothie is ready. This will ensure that your smoothie bowl stays cold as you enjoy it.

Fresh versus Frozen Fruit

The key to making thick and creamy smoothie bowls is by using frozen fruit. Adding frozen fruits will thicken your smoothie, so that you can add toppings, without them sinking. Also, don’t add too much liquid, because it is a smoothie bowl after all. I usually start with a little non-dairy milk and add more, if needed, until I reach the desired thickness. 

Smoothie Bowl FAQ’s

Can I make this Smoothie Bowl a Smoothie?

Absolutely! This smoothie bowl can be as thick or as thin as you desire. Increase the liquid from 1/4 cup to 1 cup, to make it a smoothie.

Can I add Protein Powder?

Yes! To increase the protein content of this smoothie bowl, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder. I recommend using an organic cacao protein powder for this smoothie bowl recipe.

Can I make this Smoothie Bowl in Advance?

Unfortunately, no. I do not recommend making this smoothie bowl in advance. However, you can definitely prep all the ingredients the night before by adding them to a freezer safe bag. That way when you’re ready for it, all you need to do is add the ingredients, along with non-dairy milk to your high-speed blender.

More Chocolate Smoothie Bowl Recipes:

• Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Bowl
• Chocolate Almond Butter Açaí Smoothie Bowl
• Chocolate Orange Smoothie Bowl
• Snickers Smoothie Bowl 
• Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl
• Red Velvet Smoothie Bowl

If you tried this Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie or any other recipe on the blog let me know how you liked it by leaving a comment & rating below! Be sure to follow along on my Instagram, Pinterest, and subscribe to my email list for more recipes and updates. Also, tag me on Instagram if you make this recipe, so I can see your creation!

Print