Yes, the word “green” is in the title of this post. No, it’s not a typo. This is totally a green smoothie! I mean, look!
What? It’s actually chocolate brown?! Why, my gosh! It is!
Okay, I’ll stop now.
See, this Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie is actually a green smoothie, too. A sneaky green smoothie. I know there are a few (or a lot) of people (like my guy and my kid) who are a little put off by the green hue of a good green smoothie.
So I thought, hey! How about I come up with a series of smoothies that have the good green stuff inside, but if you’re not the one who made them, you’d never ever know?
Yep, I’m sneaky like that.
This smoothie has a full cup of fresh spinach – and a little flax seed thrown into the mix, too. But you just taste cool, creamy, slightly decadent chocolate-raspberry bliss.
What a way to show the love this Valentine’s Day: a little healthy deception.
Oh, and do you see that super-cool big clear straw? It’s glass! The folks over at Glass Dharma sent me a selection of their glass straws to try out, and I’m totally digging them. They’re a great eco-friendly solution for my recent smoothie obsession, and they’re remarkably strong (how strong? I even knocked one onto the kitchen floor [eep!], and it didn’t break!)
More Green Smoothie Recipes
- Tropical Green Smoothie
- 4-Ingredient Mango Green Smoothie
- Mango Coconut Green Smoothie
- Ginger Peach Green Smoothie
- Toasted Coconut Green Smoothie
- Healthy Shamrock Shake Smoothie
- Green Lime Smoothie
- Pumpkin Pie Green Smoothie
Chocolate Raspberry Sneaky Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (plus a few more for garnish)
- 1 cup milk of your choice (I use almond milk)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a glass and garnish with additional raspberries if desired. Serve with a straw.
I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a vegetarian home cook, certified plant-based pro, and mom. I’m married to an enthusiastic carnivore, and my mission is to achieve peace in the kitchen – one tasty recipe at a time. These days, with a name like mine, I also try not to ask to speak to the manager.
Any smoothie that has a hidden healthy gem inside which includes spinach is something I must try. What a creative idea would of never guessed a smoothie with spinach and flaxseed would look so good.
Valentine’s Day may have passed, but I say keep the chocolate coming! Oh my gosh this looks so good! I’d drink it for breakfast any dern day sluuuuuurp!
Hee. 🙂 Thanks Julia!
Love this Smoothie! Thanks for recipe:)
I’m a serious chocolate smoothie addict! I love how you can hide all those leafy greens and still make a totally decadent (but actually healthy) breakfast. I just made one with strawberries, but I’m definitely going to give this raspberry one a try. Chocolate and raspberries are probably one of my most favorite flavor combos on earth. Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks, Alyssa! Mmmm, strawberry and chocolate … such a perfect combo! 🙂
This looks so tasty! I made a green smoothie for breakfast today, and though it was tasty and mango-flavored, chocolate ALWAYS hits the spot. Pinning.
Thanks! I have actually been HUGE into mango smoothies these past few days. Something about them – so refreshing!
I have a feeling my daughter will like it! looks tasty