Chocolate Smoothie (No Banana!)

The perfect plant-based chocolate smoothie for for anyone who doesn’t like bananas. The reason I love this cold and creamy chocolate drink is that it tastes like a chocolate milkshake or melted soft scoop ice-cream, but all the ingredients are super healthy!

You get the sweetness from the dates rather than banana, and the protein from the tofu keeps it nice and creamy. It’s perfect for those who aren’t a fan of the taste of bananas, or wanting to add extra protein to their smoothies. This smoothie is a banana-free zone!

Make sure to use silken tofu rather than firm tofu for the creamy texture as firm tofu won’t have the same effect.

My favourite variety of dates to use in this chocolate smoothie is Medjool (these tend to a bit larger than other kinds). They are super sweet and soft so they blend up well.

You can use any date, just try and avoid harder drier dates (or soak them in water before hand). Remember, you’re getting lots of plant-based iron and potassium from these small dried fruits.

I often finish off this smoothie with a sprinkle of cacao nibs as it adds a nice crunch. But if you don’t have any of these don’t worry it’s only optional (or for a fun option just sprinkle with your favourite vegan chocolate!)

If you want to step up the energy levels a notch then you can also add a shot of espresso.