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Chocolate & Date Smoothie

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Published on November 30, 2018 by Helen Best-Shaw 34 Comments
Last Updated on December 11, 2018

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A delicious way to start the day; this chocolate and date smoothie looks more indulgent than it is. Richly flavoured with cocoa, it’s packed with slow release energy from oats.

Treat yourself to this tasty morning boost in place of your usual breakfast.

A photo of a glass of chocolate and date smoothie, in which sits two straws. The drink is topped with some oats and a small sprig of mint. Next to the glass are two dates and a small wooden spoon of cocoa powder.

Sometimes, particularly when I’m in a hurry, I like to start the day with a smoothie.  Drinking, rather than eating my breakfast is a great way of clawing back a few extra minutes in the morning rush.

This chocolate smoothie is thick, satisfying and delicious; it’s chocolate for breakfast made healthy and tasty too, like drinking a spiced chocolate oaty biscuit.

By using Cadbury Bournville Cocoa powder also I’m supporting the Cocoa Life campaign, which was set up to help cocoa farmers have a better life, and produce sustainable cocoa. Not a bad way to start the day – a delicious breakfast that does good for others!

Everything You Need To Know

  • How do you make this chocolate and date smoothie?
  • Five delicious variations on a chocolate and date smoothie
  • Cocoa Life and Cadbury
    • Challenges for Cocoa Farming
    • How Cocoa Life Can Help
  • Chocolate and Date Smoothie
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes

How do you make this chocolate and date smoothie?

If you have a power blender, it’s a simple, one stage process. Assemble the ingredients.  Your choice of milk, oats, cocoa powder, dates, ground flax seeds and a dollop of peanut butter.

A shot of the ingredients for a chocolate and date smoothie. On a wooden board are a 1/3 cup measure of oats, a small dish of peanut butter, three dates, some spices and some cocoa powder in a small wooden spoon. Behind the board is a glass of milk. A fourth date sits on the light grey work surface in the foreground.

Place them in the jug and blend to a smooth consistency.

If you don’t own a power blender, don’t worry! Simply soak all the ingredients together overnight, for at least 8 hours, and then the smoothie will easily blend with a regular stick or jug blender.

Five delicious variations on a chocolate and date smoothie

  • Add a shot of coffee for a caffeine hit
  • Make the smoothie with hot milk (heated in a microwave) for a warming morning drink
  • Vary the nut butters: use almond, cashew or hazelnut butters for a different flavour
  • Make it with milk kefir
  • Add a few berries: blueberries, raspberries or strawberries for a sweet fruit taste

A glass of chocolate and date smoothie, containing a straw and topped with oats and mint. Next to the glass are two dates, some more oats and a small wooden spoon of cocoa powder. In the background, out of focus, is a tube of Bournville cocoa.

In my smoothie I’ve used Cadbury Bournville cocoa powder which carries the Cocoa Life logo.  Cadbury is one of the UK’s best loved brands and was founded on principles of generosity and kindness. The Cocoa Life programme is the embodiment of this philanthropic ideal in today’s world.

I love the idea of doing what I can to support worthwhile causes; and if choosing a different chocolate can help make a difference, then I’m all for it!

Cocoa Life and Cadbury

A selection of Cadbury chocolate bars with the cocoa life logo

Cocoa is an essential part of this smoothie, so without cocoa farmers I would be struggling. Cadbury are part of the Cocoa Life programme aimed at securing the future of cocoa supplies and equipping cocoa farmers with the means and opportunities to provide a better live for their families.

Challenges for Cocoa Farming

Cocoa farming is facing a challenging future, with ageing trees, loss of soil fertility and a changing climate all leading to low productivity and income for farmers.

This means farming suffers from poor investment and development, and a lack of enthusiasm for the young to take up cocoa farming. It’s a vicious circle.

How Cocoa Life Can Help

Cocoa Life is a programme aimed at generating a virtuous circle to break this trap, where supporting farmers helps improve their livelihood, leading to them protecting the landscape and environment, and transforming their communities, enabling their children to go to school, and encouraging them into cocoa farming as a job with a productive future.

The growing Cocoa Life programme is operating around the world, helping farmers ensure their future and the future of cocoa farming. I’m especially interested in reading about how the Cocoa Life is helping the next generation of cocoa farmers with their education. There’s more information online at https://www.cocoalife.org/.

Cocoa Life Logos on Cadbury Products

All I have to do to support this really worthwhile program is to look out for the Cocoa Life sign when I buy chocolate. It’s on an increasing number of Cadbury products.

An open tube of Cadbury Bournville cocoa powder on a wooden board. Next to the tube is a small wooden spoon holding powder.

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A close up of a glass of chocolate and date smoothie, with dates, cocoa powder and oats next to the glass.
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Chocolate and Date Smoothie

A delicious way to start the day; this chocolate and date smoothie looks more indulgent than it is. Richly flavoured with cocoa, it's packed with slow release energy from oats. Treat yourself to this delicious morning boost in place of your usual breakfast.
Servings: 1
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time1 min
Cook Time1 min
Total Time2 mins
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup oats
  • 1 cup milk ((your choice))
  • 4 dates
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 dsp peanut butter (or other nut butter)

Instructions

Instructions for power blenders.

  • Add all ingredients to the jug of a power blender. Blend until smooth.

Instructions for stick and non-power blenders.

  • Mix all ingredients together in a container and leave in the fridge overnight.   
  • Blitz with a stick blender in the morning, and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Variations
  • Add a shot of coffee for a caffeine hit
  • Make the smoothie with hot milk (heated in a microwave) for a warming morning drink
  • Vary the nut butters: use almond, cashew or hazelnut butters for some different flavours
  • Make it with milk kefir or yogurt
  • Add a few berries: blueberries, raspberries or strawberries for sweet fruit flavours
If you don't have power blender soak the ingredients overnight in the fridge and mix in a regular lender, or using a stick blender.
Nutritional information
This recipe is 18 Weight Watchers Smart Points per portion
 
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate and Date Smoothie
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 413 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 108mg5%
Potassium 787mg22%
Carbohydrates 73g24%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 48g53%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 395IU8%
Calcium 311mg31%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Drink, Drinks
Cuisine: Drink
Keyword: Chocolate and Date Breakfast Smoothie, date smoothie, smoothie
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Recipe for Chocolate & Date Smoothie commissioned by Cadbury. All opinions are our own. Find out more about Cadbury here: https://www.cadbury.co.uk/

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  1. Choclette

    5 stars
    This sounds like a wonderful breakfast and reminds me of the healthy breakfast smoothies I used to have as a teenager – only without the cocoa. This sounds much better. Think you are right, adding a banana would be good too.

    Reply
    • Helen

      The cocoa is a delicious addition.

      Reply
  2. Sarah, Maison Cupcake

    5 stars
    Very clever! I may have to start waking up with these. Bring on the soy milk!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Such a good start to the day.

      Reply
  3. Brownieville Girl

    5 stars
    Nice healthy start to the day – I must make these for my son, much easier than pancakes for breakfast!!

    Reply
    • Helen

      So easy to do, particularly with a power blender.

      Reply
  4. Chele

    5 stars
    Now I would never have thought of adding dates and oats to a smoothie. You have opened my eyes to a whole new way of smoothie making so thank you ;0)

    Reply
    • Helen

      So good to add extra nutrition, and so easy when you have a power blender.

      Reply
  5. Danielle Wolter

    5 stars
    Love the idea of adding a shot of coffee to this for the morning. Great way to start the day!

    Reply
    • Helen

      A shot of coffee would be so good.

      Reply
  6. kim

    5 stars
    I love adding dates to my smoothies for a natural sweetener! Can’t wait to try your version!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Dates are perfect for adding sweetness.

      Reply
  7. Sara | Belly Rumbles

    5 stars
    What a delicious chocolate and date smoothie. This would be a great way to start the day. I think I would be taking up your suggestion of adding a coffee shot. It would really perk it up.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Ideal to add your morning shot to your breakfast.

      Reply
  8. Nathan Wyper

    5 stars
    This looks so healthy and delicious, Full of energy and a Great start to the day!

    Reply
    • Helen

      A perfect way to start the day, especially if you’re pushed for time.

      Reply
  9. Demeter

    5 stars
    What a fantastic way to start the day! It’s Monday so your idea to add a shot of coffee is exactly what I need, lol!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Monday mornings do need that shot of coffee.

      Reply
  10. Kimberley S

    5 stars
    I often enjoy smoothies for breakfast, so easy and can pack loads of good stuff in. A chocolate smoothie sounds amazing, without the guilt of actual chocolate.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Guilt free is always a good feeling.

      Reply
  11. Wendy M

    5 stars
    Chocolate smoothie sounds wonderful. I love my power blender, so good for blending just about everything.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Love my power blender.

      Reply
  12. Brenda

    5 stars
    My kids would love this. They have reached the age when breakfast is uncool and they cannot be bothered. They often have fruit smoothies, so this would be a delicious change.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Perfect for a breakfast alternative.

      Reply
  13. Yasmine Kirkwood

    5 stars
    What a great idea. The dates are ideal for adding the sweetness without any refined sugar.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Dates are so good for natural sweetness.

      Reply
  14. Donna G

    5 stars
    Nice to see a good incentive to buy more chocolate, if I know it is helping others I am more than happy to eat more.

    Reply
    • Helen

      It’s a fantastic incentive.

      Reply
  15. Paul W

    5 stars
    It’s nice to see a smoothie recipe that isn’t just banana or kale. A tasty alternative.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Sometimes it’s nice to have a change.

      Reply
  16. Grace L

    5 stars
    Yummy! I really like the idea of chocolate for breakfast. Great recipe.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Chocolate in a healthy form is ideal.

      Reply
  17. Amanda

    4 stars
    I’m not a huge smoothie fan, but this may have changed my mind as it sounds delicious.

    Reply
    • Helen

      It’s a great alternative to fruit or vegetable smoothies, but still with good nutrition.

      Reply

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