Prune & Dark Chocolate Smoothie Blend
Category:
Smoothie/beverage
Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
Yield: 4 Cups
Recipe By Chef: Paige Mountain
- Ingredients
- Directions
- Qualities
- Tips
- Nutrition
- Recipe Benefits
- Medical Disclaimer
Ingredients
- 8 prunes, pitted
- 1 banana, ripe
- 4 cup milk, any
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Combine ingredients all together in a blender, then serve chilled as a smoothie, churn in an ice cream maker, or pour into a popsicle mold.
Qualities
- Texture: Liquid/thick
- Rating for Scent : 1/10
- Spice Level: 0/10
Tips
- Adjust milk to create a thicker or a thinner texture.
- Fresh plums or peaches can also be used for this recipe, though the nutrition information will change.
- Calories can be boosted by adding additional milk, adding a yogurt or a neutral tasting oil.
Nutrition
Nutrition Content for 1 Cup
- Calories: 233kcal
- Carbohydrates: 33.5g
- Fat: 8.7g
- Fiber: 3.8g
- Protein: 9.7g
- Added sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 94.3mg
Recipe Benefits
- Anti-inflammatory
- Promotes GI Health
- Hydrating
- Low sodium
Medical Disclaimer
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