Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Smoothie

To make our Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Smoothie extra rich and creamy, we doubled up on milk—using macadamia and coconut—then doubled up again by including cocoa powder and dark chocolate. And by adding half a cup of pumpkin plus a full tablespoon of pumpkin spice, we made this a perfectly fall-flavored smoothie too.

Best of all, this deliciously rich smoothie is super healthy! A single serving is teeming with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients you need for maximum wellness. Whip up a batch of this healthy smoothie and discover just how perfect chocolate and pumpkin taste together.

  •  Servings: 1
  •  Ready In: 5 minutes
Ingredients

  • 1 banana, frozen

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin

  • 1/2 cup macadamia milk

  • 1/4 cup evaporated coconut milk

  • 1/4 cup macadamias

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

  • 1 tablespoon dark chocolate

Instructions

  1. Place 1 frozen banana in your blender or food processor.

  2. Scoop in 1/2 a cup of pumpkin.

  3. Pour in a 1/2 cup of macadamia milk and a 1/4 cup of evaporated coconut milk.

  4. Add 1/4 cup of macadamias.

  5. Measure and add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.

  6. Finish with 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon of dark chocolate.

  7. Blend until fully combined into a temptingly thick smoothie.

Health Benefits

  1. Banana: is packed with potassium, an essential mineral that keeps fluid levels balanced throughout your body and your heart rhythm regular.

  2. Pumpkin: is admired for its treasure trove of antioxidants, including alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin. Studies show the antioxidants in pumpkin can be especially beneficial when it comes to protecting your skin from sun damage and reducing your risk of cancer and various eye diseases.

  3. Macadamias and macadamia milk: help increase your intake of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorous, all of which work together to ensure healthy bone mineralization.

  4. Evaporated coconut milk: scientific evidence indicates that coconut milk can decrease swelling and inflammation, reduce ulcer size, and rid your body of infection-causing viruses and bacteria.

  5. Maple syrup: scientific analysis shows that maple syrup contains at least 24 different antioxidants, which can prevent free radical damage that can contribute to the progression of numerous chronic diseases. And, FYI, darker maple syrups contain more antioxidants than lighter ones!

  6. Cocoa powder and dark chocolate: overflowing with calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, and other vital nutrients, cacao beans—from which cocoa powder and dark chocolate are made—can protect the health of your heart, reduce your risk of diabetes, and enhance your cognitive function.

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