This chocolate meal replacement smoothie is a robust assortment of flavors including rich chocolate, bright orange citrus, filling protein, and enriching vegetables. Swapping a meal with a smoothie has many benefits.
Add all ingredients to a blender and process until mixture is smooth. Taste-test to see if it is sweet enough for you. If not, add more maple syrup if needed. It will depend on how bitter your cocoa is versus how sweet your oranges are.
2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa, 1 slice orange, ½ cup zucchini, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 2 tablespoon rolled oats, 1 ¼ cup dairy free milk, 2 tablespoon maple syrup
Enjoy immediately or chill for an hour in the refrigerator. Drink within 24 hours or freeze in ice cubes to be blended up again later.
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Notes
Use a frozen fruit or vegetables to make smoothie cold Use any dairy-free milk you prefer Swap the maple syrup for 2 dates