Last Updated on September 10, 2024 by Christin Gillespie

This over-the-top Superfood Chocolate Cashew Cookie Smoothie recipe is the perfect rich & creamy healthy protein treat. Created with raw cashew butter, cacao plant protein, superfoods, and naturally sweetened with fruit. It’s a decadent 30 grams of plant protein-packed dessert in a glass that will satisfy your cookie craving!

Superfood Chocolate Cashew Cookie Smoothie recipe in a glass, with melted dark chocolate, topped with cacao nibs, with a straw in it. Sitting on a cutting board.

If you love chocolate cookies, then you’re in the right place, because this Superfood Chocolate Cashew Cookie Smoothie is the next best thing to a fresh batch of them.

When I say that this chocolate protein smoothie recipe tastes like a dessert in a glass, I’m not blending around. However, like with all of my recipes, it’s made with clean ingredients.

More specifically, this cookie creation includes cacao protein, seeds, cashew butter, superfoods, medjool date, banana, and cacao nibs for that perfect crunch. Oh and of course, we swirl some melted dark cacao chips around the glass to make it super “extra.” It’s simply the most delicious + healthiest cookie you will eat, or in this case drink.

I know you’ll have this cookie smoothie recipe on repeat!

Loaded with Superfoods: For added nutrition, without compromising the taste!
Creamy with a Crunch: The addition of cacao nibs, provides this smoothie with that perfect bite.
Perfect Protein Smoothie: Whether you’re making it post workout or breakfast, this Superfood Chocolate Cashew Cookie Smoothie recipe will have you fully satisfied, as it is packed with over 30 grams of plant protein.
Tastes like a Dessert: The flavor is that of a chocolate cookie, but without the sugar crash, since it’s high in plant-protein.

Cacao Protein & Superfood Health Benefits & Nutrition

To make this healthy chocolate cookie smoothie recipe, we’ll be adding in a scoop of cacao protein powder & a handful of superfoods. Cacao is full of rich chocolate flavor & is loaded with powerful nutrients. As the superfoods, provide you with the additional boost your body needs. Here are just a few incredible health benefits of cacao protein & the superfoods.

High-Vibrational Energy
High in Magnesium
Relieve Mild Stress & Promote Relaxation
Reduce Inflammation
Full of Antioxidants
Hormonal Balance

Healthy Superfood Chocolate Cashew Cookie Smoothie recipe in a glass, with melted dark chocolate, topped with cacao nibs, with a straw in it. Sitting on a cutting board.

Ingredients

Organic Unsweetened Oat Milk: Any non-dairy milk works in this recipe. Just be sure to use trusted brands – I like MALK Organics or Three Trees.
Organic Cacao Plant Protein: To make the smoothie chocolatey! Adding a scoop of protein powder helps to keep you full and satisfied longer too. I love Four Sigmatic’s Creamy Cacao Plant Protein for this recipe. It’s made with real unrefined 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 Hemp Seeds: Adding in organic hemp seeds provides this smoothie with even more healthy fats, protein, omegas & minerals.
Organic Raw Cashew Butter: A little cashew butter adds extra creaminess and healthy fats.
Organic Superfoods: Gelatinized maca powder, mesquite powder, lucuma powder, & tocotrinoles. 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 of this chocolate cookie smoothie.
Organic Medjool Date: Adding just one date to this date smoothie adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
Organic Frozen Banana: It’s best to use a frozen banana to create that super thick & creamy texture.
Organic Cacao Nibs: Because every cookie smoothie needs some chocolate chips, or in this case 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, cacao plant protein, seeds, cashew butter, superfoods, and sea salt, to a high-speed blender. Blend these ingredients until smooth.
Blend the Medjool Date. Add the soft medjool date to the blender and blend 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
Blend the Cacao Nibs. Add the cacao nibs. Blend for 20 seconds on medium.
Chocolate Swirl. In a glass, swirl some melted dark cacao chips around the sides.
Serve. Pour into the glass and enjoy immediately.

Optional Smoothie Add-Ins

Feel free to truly make this protein dessert in a glass your own! Here are a few suggestions to amp-up this healthy Superfood Chocolate Cashew Cookie Smoothie recipe:

Organic Chia Seeds: Add in a tablespoon of organic chia seeds to amp up omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, etc.
Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Incorporate a tablespoon of organic ground flax seeds to add a great little boost of fiber & minerals to this smoothie.
Organic Coconut Yogurt: Add some creaminess to this smoothie with a scoop of coconut yogurt. You may have to reduce the oat milk to ½ cup in this smoothie when adding yogurt. My favorite brand is Culina!
Organic Cold Brew: Need a boost? Use half organic unsweetened non-dairy milk & half cold brew, to turn this into a mocha cookie smoothie. YUM!
Organic Greens: You can get your greens in too in this 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 chocolate protein smoothie recipe? As someone who makes smoothies daily, here are my TOP tips:

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.
Soak Medjool Date: If your dates aren’t soft, you will need to soak your pitted dates in very warm water for 5 minutes. This will help them soften up, so that they can blend nicely.
Adjust Liquid Amount: If you find that your smoothie is too thick to blend, not to worry! Just add a bit more milk, 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.
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 and then gradually increase the speed.
Blend Cacao Nibs Last: The reason for adding the cacao nibs last is because you don’t want them to get as creamy like the smoothie – you want them to retain their structure, for texture. That makes this smoothie a bit crunchy, which I love!
Chill Your Glass: There’s nothing better than a cold smoothie, in this case, a chocolate cookie milkshake. Put your serving glass in the fridge or freezer while you’re making your smoothie 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 keeping the organic 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 chocolate protein 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 cacao 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?

If you don’t have cacao protein powder on hand, you can substitute 4 teaspoons of cacao powder. To increase the protein content, you add a tablespoon of organic ground flax seeds and/or organic chia seeds, without changing the taste too much.

Do I have to add superfoods?

Even though this is a chocolate superfood 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!

Do I have to add organic raw cashew butter?

Even though raw cashew butter is one of the main components of this chocolate cookie smoothie recipe it is not mandatory. However, if you elect to not include it, I highly recommend swapping for your preferred nut or seed butter. I think organic raw almond butter or organic sunflower seed butter would compliment this cookie smoothie nicely. Alternatively, you could even use ¼ cup of raw organic cashews.

Can I make this smoothie recipe in advance?

Yes! Feel free to make this creamy protein smoothie as is or double it for later. Check out this “How to Prepare Smoothies in Advance“post to achieve the best results.

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Xoxo.

Christin.