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    Home » Recipes » Smoothies, Smoothie Bowls, and Juices

    Published: Sep 24, 2022 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Creamy Chocolate Cauliflower Smoothie

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    This easy Chocolate Cauliflower Smoothie is sweet and creamy. You'd never know there's cauliflower in it. 

    Chocolate Cauliflower Smoothie in mason jar with straw.

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    This Chocolate Cauliflower Smoothie is made in minutes. With its sweet chocolaty taste and creamy texture, you would never guess there's cauliflower in it.

    Smoothies are a great way to hide vegetables. Here the sweetness of the banana and the rich bitter cacao powder hide the flavor of the cauliflower.

    Another recipe with hidden veggies is my Coconut Mango Cucumber Smoothie. A smoothie bowl to try is my Vegan Beet Smoothie Bowl.

    Smoothies are also a great place to add beneficial spices like turmeric and ginger. My Turmeric and Ginger Smoothie is sweet and full of healthy spices.

    Smoothies can also have a boost of energy, like my Vegan Coffee Smoothie recipe.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • ❄️ Can I Freeze It?
    • 💭 Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🥛 Fruit Smoothies and Smoothie Bowls
    • 🎥  Video
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • This creamy smoothie is a delicious way to get some extra veggies into your day.
    • It's made in minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
    • You'd never know there's cauliflower in it. Even picky eaters will love it!

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients with labels.
    • Riced cauliflower: Has a mild flavor so you don't taste it. I used frozen riced cauliflower because it blends well into a smoothie. You could also use fresh cauliflower.
    • Frozen banana: Adds a sweet creamy flavor.
    • Chia seeds: Add a mild nutty flavor. Also adds protein and fiber.
    • Cacao powder: For its bitter chocolate flavor. I used raw organic cacao powder, but you could also use cocoa powder. You could also use chocolate protein powder. Another great way to use cacao powder is in my Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus recipe.
    • Vanilla coconut yogurt: Adds a sweet-tart flavor. You could also use vegan Greek yogurt.
    • Oat milk: I used oat milk because it is sweet and creamy but you could use soy milk, almond milk, or your favorite dairy-free milk.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Sweet berries: blueberries, raspberries, blackberries
    • Tropical fruit: pineapple, kiwi, acai, pomegranate
    • Seeds: flax seeds, hemp seeds, or pumpkin seeds
    • Greens: spinach, kale
    • Veggies: zucchini, pumpkin, butternut squash
    • Nut butter: peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter or seed butter
    • Sweetened Cacao Nibs
    • Smoothie Booster Recipe
    • Protein powder or an all-in-one shake
    • Probiotic powder
    • Beet powder
    • Maple syrup, date paste, agave syrup, or another sweetener.
    • Elderberry powder or syrup like in my Elderberry Smoothie recipe
    • Other plant-based milk: almond milk, soy milk, cashew milk

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    🔪 Instructions

    Ingredients in a blender before and after mixing.

    Step 1: Add frozen riced cauliflower, frozen banana, chia seeds, cacao powder, vegan vanilla coconut yogurt, and oat milk into a Nutribullet or high-speed blender.

    Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass.

      ❄️ Can I Freeze It?

      You could, but I don't recommend it. Smoothies are best made fresh to keep the nutrients.

      💭 Tips

      • For this smoothie recipe, I used frozen cauliflower rice. You could also use raw cauliflower florets.
      • I only used ½ cup of riced cauliflower because I didn't want the smoothie to have a cauliflower flavor. Taste as you go to see how you like it.
      Chocolate Cauliflower Smoothie in mason jar with straw.

      👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

      Does Cauliflower Need To Be Cooked For Smoothies?

      No, you don't need to cook cauliflower for a smoothie. I used frozen riced cauliflower because it's a great pantry staple. I can have riced cauliflower anytime.

      Is Frozen Cauliflower Good In a Smoothie?

      Yes! Not only is cauliflower mild, but the frozen banana, cacao powder, and vanilla yogurt overpower the flavor of the cauliflower.

      🥛 Fruit Smoothies and Smoothie Bowls

      • Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl
        Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl
      • Chocolate Acai Bowl in wood bowl with spoon.
        Chocolate Acai Bowl
      • Tropical Smoothie
        Vegan Tropical Smoothie
      • Elderberry Smoothie
        Elderberry Smoothie

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      Chocolate Cauliflower Smoothie
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      Chocolate Cauliflower Smoothie

      This easy Chocolate Cauliflower Smoothie is sweet and creamy. You'd never know there's cauliflower in it.
      Course Drinks
      Cuisine American
      Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
      Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
      Total Time 5 minutes minutes
      Servings 1
      Calories 372kcal
      Author Willow Moon
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      Equipment

      • Nutribullet or high speed blender

      Ingredients

      • ½ cup riced cauliflower
      • 1 frozen banana
      • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
      • 2 tablespoons cacao powder
      • ¼ cup vanilla coconut yogurt
      • 1 cup oat milk
      • Chopped chocolate chips (optional)

      Instructions

      • Mix all ingredients in a high speed blender or Nutribullet.
      • Pour into a glass and top with chopped chocolate chips.

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      Nutrition

      Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 981mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 574IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 532mg | Iron: 5mg
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      *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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