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Chocolate Walnut Smoothie

By Erin · November 23, 2020 · Updated September 27, 2021 · 9 Comments

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This Chocolate Walnut Smoothie is made with walnuts and cocoa powder, along with bananas, for a healthy yet sweet breakfast recipe. 

chocolate smoothie with banana in a mason jar

Looking for a NEW way to use up walnuts? Look no further than this walnut smoothie!

You already know I'm a huge fan of walnuts -- I like using them as taco meat in my taco salad recipe, and to add texture to my thumbprint cookies with icing.

This recipe is an oldie but goodie, and always makes me wonder why walnuts aren't utilized more in smoothie recipes. They're SO good, and pair perfectly with chocolate and/or banana.

Recipe features

  • A delicious way to use walnuts
  • An easy grab-and-go breakfast
  • Can customize your own add-ins like chia seeds, hemp hearts and/or spinach

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Ingredient notes

Banana - This is the fruit of choice in many smoothie recipes. If you can't eat or don't like bananas, simply double the amount of walnuts you use, or substitute ½ cup soaked cashews instead.

Walnuts - No substitution; this is a walnut smoothie after all 😉

Cocoa powder - Could substitute fruit if you want (see notes below)

Maple syrup - Can sub honey or any sweetener or choice; can also omit completely.

Chia seeds - Optional; could sub hemp hearts if you prefer; the chia seeds simply help to add a little extra nutritional value (fiber, protein) to this smoothie.

Method

Add all ingredients to your blender, then blend for at least 30 seconds. If you're using a frozen banana, you may need to add more milk and blend for a bit longer.

chocolate smoothie in a blender

FAQs and tips

  • Want a thicker smoothie consistency? Slice the banana into bite-size pieces, then place them in a freezer-safe bag for a few hours or overnight. Not only will this help create a cold smoothie, but it will also result in a thick, creamy texture.
  • Don't love cocoa powder? Try substituting ½ cup of your favorite fruit (I'd go with either strawberries or blueberries)

What add-ins could I include in this smoothie?

Adding more ingredients to this walnut smoothie will only make it even more filling -- I say go for it! These include: hemp hearts, spinach (or your choice of greens), yogurt, and/or pitted dates.

chocolate smoothie in a jar

More delicious smoothie recipes

  • Blueberry Kiwi Protein Smoothie
  • Raspberry Pistachio Smoothie
  • Peanut Butter Espresso Smoothie

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks! 

chocolate smoothie with banana in a mason jar

Chocolate Walnut Smoothie

This Chocolate Walnut Smoothie is made with walnuts and cocoa powder, along with bananas, for a healthy yet sweet breakfast recipe. 
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
  • ¾ cup almond milk or more
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  • Add ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are an estimation and are per serving 
*Use a frozen banana for a thicker consistency
*Don't love cocoa powder? Try using a ½ cup of your favorite fruit instead (think: strawberries or blueberries) 
*Other add-ins: hemp hearts, spinach, yogurt, pitted dates

Nutrition

Calories: 705kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 984mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 415mg | Iron: 4mg
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UPDATE NOTE: This recipe was originally published in January 2018. It was updated with new text in November 2020.

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About Erin

Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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Comments

  1. Christin says

    November 02, 2022 at 11:34 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! Just made this creamy + chocolatey smoothie with the addition of unflavored protein powder & it turned out phenomenal. Thank you for a wonderful smoothie recipe Erin. Xoxo.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      November 03, 2022 at 8:04 am

      Thanks for the kind review!

      Reply
  2. Christin says

    November 01, 2022 at 6:07 pm

    5 stars
    Looks delicious! Can you add protein powder? If so, what flavor do you recommend -- unflavored, vanilla, or chocolate? Thank you in advance!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      November 02, 2022 at 8:07 am

      Yes, any of those flavors will work!

      Reply
  3. Kt says

    August 02, 2022 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    Very good, great consistency- not too thick and not too thin. Great way to get your walnuts in! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 02, 2022 at 3:57 pm

      I'm glad you like the smoothie!

      Reply
  4. Sabrina says

    November 28, 2020 at 8:07 pm

    5 stars
    nice change of flavor in a smoothie, at least for mine which are all green veg based, so love the cocoa powder and walnuts too, thank you!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      November 30, 2020 at 12:32 pm

      Thanks Sabrina!

      Reply
  5. Janis hearn says

    September 11, 2019 at 12:43 pm

    How many calories?

    Reply

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