Hot Chocolate Superfood Protein Smoothie

This Hot Chocolate Superfood Protein Smoothie recipe is the perfect healthy frozen indulgence to enjoy this Christmas season. It’s created with a functional mushroom hot cacao mix, rich cacao plant protein, energizing superfoods, & blended with electrolytes. Top it off with a dollop of homemade coconut whipped cream for an extra special post workout breakfast!

Christmas is on its way & so is another healthy protein smoothie!

This rich, creamy, & decadent blend is created with the best of the best ingredients that will have you nourished without the sugar crash.

Not only does this Christmas creation taste & look like a treat, but it’s blended with a functional mushroom hot cacao mix, rich cacao plant protein, energizing superfoods, & natural electrolytes from the coconut water. 

Needless to say, this Hot Chocolate Superfood Protein Smoothie recipe is truly one of a kind & is will have you in the holiday spirit at first sip.

Why You’ll Love This Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

• Loaded with Superfoods: For added nutrition, without compromising the taste!
• Perfect Protein Smoothie: This Hot Chocolate Superfood Protein Smoothie recipe features over 25 grams of plant-based protein & is a great post workout Christmas treat.
• Nutritious Holiday Treat: Swap your holiday dessert with this protein-rich & healthy frozen hot chocolate smoothie! It embodies all of the flavors that you love in a traditional dessert, without the sugar crash.

Hot Cacao Health Benefits & Nutrition 

It wouldn’t be hot chocolate without a hot cacao mix. If you have yet to sip on Four Sigmatic’s Organic Cacao Mix, you’re in for a real Christmas treat. It’s not like the typical, store-bought hot chocolate packets, as this one is basically hot cacao made healthy. Crafted with good-for-you ingredients, while being paired with reishi, creates a calming blend to support stress & overall well-being. Through incorporating this specific hot cacao packet in this smoothie, some of the incredible benefits include: 

• Relief of Mild Stress & Promote Relaxation: Thanks to the adaptogen of reishi, Four Sigmatic’s Hot Cacao, helps you adapt to those everyday stressors.
• Mental Clarity: The adaptogenic blend helps keep your mind calm, to feel more centered throughout your day.
• Sustainable Sourced to Achieve All the Benefits: You don’t need to worry about anything funky in your mushrooms with Four Sigmatic. It’s certified organic, as well as tested for mycotoxins, molds, and pesticides.
• Tastes Good: Just because it’s loaded with mushrooms, doesn’t mean the taste has to be compromised. It’s super delicious.

Ingredients

• Organic Liquids: A combination of organic unsweetened non-dairy milk and organic coconut water is the perfect duo get things blended.
• Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Organic ground flax seeds add a great little boost of fiber & minerals.
• Organic Chia Seeds: Organic chia seeds add omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, etc. + it helps thicken the blend.
• Four Sigmatic’s Organic Cacao Mix: I love adding Four Sigmatic’s Organic Cacao Mix packet to this smoothie because it’s creamy, uncaffeinated, and spicy-sweet. Oh & my favorite part is that this organic cacao mix is made with good-for-you ingredients and it’s paired with reishi, which creates a calming blend to support stress & overall well-being.
• Organic Cacao Plant Protein: Since it is a Christmas protein smoothie recipe. Plus, adding a scoop of protein powder helps to keep you full and satisfied longer. I love Four Sigmatic’s Creamy Cacao Plant Protein for this recipe. It’s ​​made with real organic cacao with no grains, gums or fillers. Oh & it’s super delicious. Nevertheless, if you have yet to try Four Sigmatic’s Creamy Cacao Plant Protein, add your favorite chocolate plant protein.
• Organic Superfoods: Organic gelatinized maca powder, organic mesquite, organic lucuma powder, & organic tocotrienols. If you only have a few of these incredible superfoods on hand, use it, but if you don’t have any of these, this smoothie will still be incredible without them. Super confused on superfoods? Check out this superfood post!
• Sea Salt: A healthy pinch of sea salt is rich in a ton of minerals and beautifully enhances the flavor.
• Organic Frozen Banana: It’s best to use a frozen banana to create that super thick & creamy texture.
• Homemade Organic Coconut Whipped Cream: An absolute must for any hot chocolate recipe!

How To Make

• Blend the Liquids & Powders. First, add the liquids, seeds, hot cacao mix, cacao, 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 and creamy. If needed, you can pause the blender, remove the lid, and 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 with a dollop of homemade coconut whipped cream, and enjoy!

Optional Smoothie Add-Ins

Feel free to truly make this blend your own! Here are a few suggestions to amp-up this healthy Hot Chocolate Superfood Protein 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: Add some creaminess to this smoothie with a scoop of coconut yogurt. You may have to reduce the liquid total to ¾ cup in this smoothie when adding yogurt.
• Organic Cacao Nibs: Wanting a little crunch to your smoothie? Add anywhere between 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of organic cacao nibs. Simply add organic cacao nibs at the last minute to your smoothie, then blend once more. 
• Organic Greens: You can get your greens in too in this frozen hot chocolate smoothie. They blend easily & you can’t taste them. Plus, greens are packed with so many minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. Spinach, kale, swiss chard, mustard greens, collard greens, or mixed greens all work. 

Tips for Making the Perfect Smoothie

Interested in how to make the absolute perfect Hot Chocolate Superfood Protein Smoothie recipe? As someone who makes smoothies daily, here are my TOP tips:

1. Use Frozen Fruit: Adding a frozen to this smoothie is the only way to go! The ice from the frozen fruits adds thickness to the smoothie.
2. Adjust Liquid Amount: If you find that your smoothie is too thick to blend, not to worry! Just add a bit more liquid, blend, open the cover, scrape down the sides if needed, and blend again. And when possible, always use a larger high-speed blender instead, as it will blend the ingredients much better.
3. 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.
4. 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 and then gradually increase the speed.
5. Chill Your Glass: There’s nothing better than a cold smoothie, in this case, a frozen hot chocolate milkshake. Put your serving glass in the fridge or freezer while you’re making your blend to ensure a chilled smoothie with every sip.

Smoothie FAQ’s

Do I have to use a frozen banana?

The frozen banana in this recipe gives the smoothie a thick & creamy texture. If using a fresh banana, be to add a handful of ice cubes to achieve a cold, thick 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 zucchini, frozen cauliflower, or frozen avocado chunks. If you elect to make this a banana-free smoothie, I recommend adding an organic pitted medjool date 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?

For this particular frozen hot chocolate smoothie recipe, I love using Four Sigmatic’s Creamy Cacao Plant Protein. It’s ​​made with real organic ingredients with no grains, gums, or fillers. If you don’t have Four Sigmatic’s Creamy Cacao Plant Protein on hand, you can use your favorite chocolate protein powder. When selecting a plant protein, it’s crucial to look at the protein content and most importantly, the ingredients. 

How can I add protein without using protein powder?

To increase the protein content of this smoothie, you can add a tablespoon or two of organic raw almond butter, organic raw cashew butter, OR organic hemp seeds, without changing the taste too much.

Do I have to add superfoods?

Even though this is a Hot Chocolate Superfood Protein Smoothie recipe, you are not required to add them. However, I do recommend looking into them, as there are incredible benefits of 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 this smoothie recipe. For additional superfood information, be sure to check out this superfood post!

Can I make this smoothie recipe in advance?

Yes! Feel free to make this healthy frozen hot chocolate smoothie recipe as is or double it for later. Check out this “How to Prepare Smoothies in Advance” post to achieve the best results.

More Hot Chocolate Protein Smoothie Recipes You’ll Love

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• Coconut Hot Chocolate Protein Smoothie
• Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Smoothie
• Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Protein Smoothie

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Xoxo.

Christin.

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