Over-the-top & protein-packed, this Chocolate Walnut Superfood Smoothie recipe is a must-make post-workout breakfast. It’s a healthy blend that includes raw walnuts, rich cacao powder, vanilla plant protein, healthy fat seeds, energy-boosting superfoods, a frozen banana, & hydrating coconut water. At first sip, you’ll be on your way to having a super day!

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This Chocolate Walnut Superfood Smoothie is the best post-workout recipe, as it’s jam-packed with healthy goodness. It’s a high-quality blend of nutty walnuts, real cacao, sweet vanilla protein, electrolyte-filled coconut water, & a handful of superfoods.

It goes without saying that this blend includes an excessive amount of ingredients, but they’re totally worth adding in, as they’re full of super incredible benefits for overall health.

Without a doubt, this blend will nourish you right up in a rich, creamy, & yummy way!

Why You’ll Love This Superfood Protein Smoothie

Loaded with Superfoods: For added nutrition without compromising the taste!
Perfect Protein Smoothie: Whether you’re making it post-workout or for breakfast, this Chocolate Walnut Superfood Smoothie recipe features over 30 grams of plant-based protein to keep you full & satisfied.
Fully Customizable: Make this blend your own by adding in some extra nutrients—I’ve listed some tasty options further down in the post!

Superfoods Health Benefits

What makes this walnut 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
Reduce Mild Stress & Promote Relaxation
Decreased Inflammation
Hormonal Balance
Improved Cognitive Function

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

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Ingredients

Organic Liquids: A combination of organic unsweetened non-dairy milk & organic coconut water is the perfect duo to get things blended thoroughly.
Organic Chia Seeds: Organic chia seeds add omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, & so much more.
Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Organic ground flax seeds add a great little boost of fiber & minerals.
Organic Raw Walnuts: Unsalted, please! Walnuts blend right in with the other ingredients for flavor & added creaminess.
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. Check out this Cacao Powder 101 post to learn more!
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, the smoothie will still be incredible without them. If you’re super confused about superfoods, review this Superfoods 101 post!
Organic Vanilla 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.
Sea Salt: A healthy pinch of sea salt is rich in a ton of minerals & beautifully enhances the flavor.
Organic Frozen Banana: It’s best to use a frozen banana to create that super thick & creamy texture.

How to Make

Blend the Liquids & Powders. First, add the liquids, seeds, walnuts, cacao powder, vanilla plant protein, superfoods, & sea salt to a high-speed blender. Blend these ingredients 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.
Serve. Pour into a chilled glass & enjoy!

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Optional Smoothie Add-Ins

Feel free to make this post-workout blend your own! Here are a few suggestions to amp up this Chocolate Walnut Superfood Smoothie recipe:

Organic Hemp Seeds: Add in a tablespoon of organic hemp seeds for a boost of healthy fats, protein, omegas, & minerals.
Organic Coconut Yogurt: Enhance the creaminess with a scoop of organic plain 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 Chocolate Walnut Superfood Smoothie recipe? As someone who makes smoothies daily, here are my TOP tips:

Use Frozen Fruit: The ice from the frozen banana adds thickness to the smoothie.
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, 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 adding 1 organic pitted Medjool date or 2 tsp Manuka honey to maintain its sweetness.

Is it healthy to have a smoothie?

Duh! 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 vanilla plant protein powder for this Chocolate Walnut 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 vanilla protein powder on hand, no worries! To increase the protein content, you can add a tablespoon of organic hemp seeds 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 regularly. 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 review this Superfoods 101 post!

Can I make this smoothie recipe in advance?

Totally! Feel free to make this Chocolate Walnut 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.

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Xoxo.

CMG.