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This berrylicious Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie is the best way to start your day. Cocoa, blueberries, and simple vegan ingredients transform into an ice-cold and creamy drink. No frozen banana needed!
Blueberries and chocolate are finally getting together! The magical pair transforms into an ice-cold dream in this Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie recipe. It’s a combo you never knew you needed in your life!
Just like my Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie, this easy vegan smoothie isn’t made with frozen banana, yet still has a thick and creamy texture. Every sip features a short list of healthy and vegan-friendly ingredients, like frozen wild blueberries, dairy free milk and yogurt, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. It’s that hint of chocolate that makes every sip irresistible!
Enjoy it for a healthy breakfast or a refreshing snack. Once you try blueberries and chocolate together, you’ll never go back!
Why you’ll love this smoothie
- It’s everything you want in a smoothie: easy ingredients, fruity flavors, and a hint of chocolate.
- It’s super creamy, even without banana!
- Chocolate makes everything better.
Ingredient notes:
- Almond milk - Use dairy free milk to keep the smoothie vegan or swap it for regular milk.
- Blueberries - The #1 rule for making slushy, ice-cold smoothies is to use frozen fruit. If you can, use frozen wild blueberries because their flavor is stronger and punchier compared to regular blueberries.
- Chia seeds - These tiny seeds are a nutritional powerhouse, as they’re packed full of antioxidants, omega 3 fatty acids, and fiber. Bonus: they won’t affect the flavor or texture of your smoothie.
- Cocoa powder - A little goes a long way! For a minimally processed option, use cacao powder instead.
- Maple syrup - For natural sweetness and balance. Pitted dates work well too!
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Add everything to a blender. Add all of the smoothie ingredients to a blender.
Step 2: Blend and enjoy. Blend until smooth. Taste to adjust the chocolatey flavor, then enjoy!
Tips and FAQs
- No need for frozen banana! This smoothie is slushy and creamy thanks to the frozen berries, yogurt, and milk.
- If it isn’t thick enough, add a handful of ice and blend.
- No blueberries at home? Make the smoothie with frozen strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries, or a mix of all four instead.
- Top the blended smoothie with cacao nibs, fresh blueberries, or chocolate granola.
What else goes well in a blueberry smoothie?
A scoop of protein powder, espresso powder, ground flaxseed, vanilla extract, more frozen berries, and frozen bananas.
Can you make it ahead of time?
Smoothies always taste best when they’re freshly blended, but you can make it the night ahead if you’d like to save time. Blend up the banana smoothie, store it in an airtight container in the fridge, and enjoy the next day.
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Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup yogurt plain or vanilla; regular or dairy free
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
- ½ teaspoon vanilla optional
Instructions
- Place ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Taste test and add more cocoa if you want the smootthie to be more chocolate-y. Enjoy!
Notes
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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in April 2019. It was updated with new text and photos in May 2022.
Kate says
I love the recipes 🙂 ..sometimes I also add spinach but still it won't really change the taste ! Yum
Cassie says
It seems weird that blueberries and cacao should go so well together... but they do. I've been craving a blueberry smoothie, but it has been WAY TOO COLD yesterday and today for one! Maybe next week when I get back!!
Alisha @ Alisha's Appetite says
Growing up blueberries and strawberries were my JAMMMM. Not literally, I liked them whole, but they obviously can be jam. Anyway....I love smoothies. Especially ones that have chocolate in it. 🙂
Jessie says
Girl, I never tried a blueberry up until about 2 years ago. Can you believe we waited so long? We're crazy!! LOL
This recipe sounds delicious! I love the raw ingredients used. If only smoothies stayed good through the mail, I'd have you ship me right now 🙂 I wonder how itd taste with chocolate milk or chocolate coconut water. Itd be double the chocolate. YUM!
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
Yep! This girl still needs to try Cacao nibs!!!
Katie @ Cake Vs Scales says
This is the most perfect recipe for a smoothie - Why? Because I've made pretty much the same smoothie but with strawberries however I brought a huge tub of blueberries today so this is definitely happening this week! 🙂
TheAlmondEater says
Ahhh I haven't made it with strawberries (um...weird?) but I have made it with raspberries so I figured blueberries would work too 🙂
Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run says
Love the word veganized 🙂 This looks really awesome! ... Except I don't have chia seeds. 🙁
Courtney @RunningforCupcakes says
Yum, this sounds delicious!! Do they sell chocolate covered blueberries?! If not that should definitely become a thing 🙂
TheAlmondEater says
I believe they do--Brookside berries!
Marina @ Lazy for Diet says
I gathered blueberry in the summer in the wood and, of course, I ate very much! After you will taste forest blueberry, you won't be able to buy it in shop more 😀 By the way, the blueberry frozen in coconut yogurt is also magnificent, as blueberry with chocolate 😉
TheAlmondEater says
Ahhh I've never picked them fresh but I bet they are amazing.
Jordan @ The Blonde Vegan says
Yummm!! I may have just pinned each and every one of these photos because I'm a huge fan of everything about this post. And yay for veganizing... here's one gal who certainly appreciates it 😉 oh, and anything cacao + berry and I'm totally in. Pour me a glass!
TheAlmondEater says
Hhaha yes if anyone would appreciate 'veganize' I think it'd be you 🙂 Thanks for pinning!
Christine@ Apple of My Eye says
Mhmm this looks delicious! I've been on a big blueberry kick lately and have a huge bag in my fridge. I'll have to give these a go!
Along with that, your photography is getting better and better by the day! Great job!
TheAlmondEater says
Thanks girl 🙂 I'm tryinggggg haha just gotta keep practicing!
Camille @ Challenge Mantra says
Sounds tasty! I love buying blueberries in bulk and freezing them for smoothies, but I just ran out 🙁
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
So I switched up my blueberry superfood smoothie with chocolate protein powder and it was bombbbbb. P.s. I like the straws. I picked up sick straws this weekend from a place in Toronto and I think I am overly excited about them lol
TheAlmondEater says
Thanks girl I needed something more exciting than the boring ones I was using--excited to see your straws. ......sounds so weird.
Chelsea @ A Fit LittleOne says
This is how I make my protein smoothies!! Well minus the maple syrup and chia seeds, but still close enough haha. Chocolate and blueberries are just winners!
Ursula @ Northern Ambitions says
You didn't try a blueberry until you were a teenager? I hope you're making up for lost time by eating copious amounts now! I love berries, and I especially love warmed up blueberries because they get all juicy. Yum
TheAlmondEater says
Hahhh I know, weird right? I'm about to be eating looooots of blueberries now that they're about to be in season!
Agata says
The smoothie sounds delish. I've been obsessed with avocados these past few months so I'd probably add half of one to mine.
I think I've always loved blueberries, especially when they're frozen!
TheAlmondEater says
Ahh great idea I didn't think of that!
Kim @ BusyBod says
I tried a blueberry when I was young, spit it out, and refused to try them again until adulthood, because well, drama queen. Now I'm weird about blueberries because I still don't particularly like them on their own, but I love them in things like muffins and pancakes and smoothies!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
I couldn't tell you the first time I tried blueberries...but knowing my tastes as a child, it was probably in a pie 😉
TheAlmondEater says
Hahah that's funny because I don't think I've ever had blueberry pie.... *gasp*
Tina Muir says
Love the word veganized....I think it works! This smoothie looks great Erin! Yum yum!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
I looooove blueberries, but I have no idea when I first tried them... I loved them as a child, buuuuut the only way I would eat them was if they were sprinkled with sugar 😆