Dark Chocolate Orange Smoothie
The moment I thought up this delicious smoothie, my mouth started to water. And, then when I figured out how to make it, there was no turning back. I had to guzzle it all up! It was so rich and so incredibly smooth at the same time. I love dark chocolate and orange, and this smoothie is the incredibly awesome tasting liquid version of just that.
It might be my dutch roots kicking in that made me want to make a smoothie with the decadent flavors of dark chocolate and orange. Whatever, made me think it up. I’m extremely glad, because this smoothie is one of my all time favorites!
There are two ways to prepare this smoothie. I’ve made it both ways, but prefer the first way better, it has less carbs, less calories and less sugar, and has the amount of 16 oranges worth of nutrients. Both ways are amazing, I just like being able to get more bang for my calorie and carbohydrate buck. If you know what I mean. But, if you don’t have the Vitalized Immunity, the second way is still super healthy and fantastically delicious!
Dark Chocolate Orange Smoothie
Option One
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Prep Time5 mins
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Cook Time0 mins
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Total Time5 mins
Option One Ingredients
- 2 scoops or ½ cup Chocolate Shaklee Life Energizing Shake mix (or for vegan option use Cocoa Energizing Soy Protein)
- 8 oz water
- 1 Vitalized Immunity tablet, dissolved
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life to make these dairy free, and are a vegan option)
- 4-5 ice cubes
Option One Directions
Fill the blender with 8 oz water and drop the tablet in, wait 2-3 minutes while it dissolves. Then, combine the remaining ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. You can warm this up too, to make it even richer. Makes one serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (Option One)
Serving Size 2 cups
1 Serving per Recipe
| Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories 320 | |
| Total Fat 12g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Total Carbohydrate 39.5g | |
| Dietary Fiber 8.5g | |
| Protein 18g | |
Gluten Free! Dairy Free and Vegan, if you use vegan chocolate chips like Enjoy Life. Vegan, if you use Energizing Soy Protein!
*Nutrition facts will vary if you use different protein mix.
Option Two
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Prep Time4 mins
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Cook Time0 mins
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Total Time4 mins
Option Two Ingredients
- 2 scoops or ½ cup Chocolate Shaklee Life Energizing Shake mix (or for vegan option use Cocoa Energizing Soy Protein)
- ½ cup orange juice (best if squeezed right from an orange)
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life to make these dairy free, and are a vegan option)
- 4-5 ice cubes
Option Two Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. You can warm this up too, to make it even richer. Makes one serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (Option Two)
Serving Size 2 cups
1 Serving per Recipe
| Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories 369 | |
| Total Fat 12g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Total Carbohydrate 50g | |
| Dietary Fiber 8.5g | |
| Protein 19g | |
Gluten Free! Dairy Free and Vegan, if you use vegan chocolate chips like Enjoy Life. Vegan, if you use Energizing Soy Protein!
*Nutrition facts will vary if you use different protein mix.
**I always suggest using organic ingredients whenever possible.
