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Chocolate Cauliflower Smoothie
Frozen riced cauliflower thickens this chocolate shake the way ice cream would, with far fewer calories and no cauliflower taste.
- 5 mintime
- 1serving
- 245calories
- 29 gprotein
Frozen cauliflower is nearly flavorless once blended with cocoa and protein. It adds thickness and a little fiber for almost no calories. Use the pre-riced frozen kind, because it blends smoother than florets.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup frozen riced cauliflower
- ½ medium frozen banana
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 4 drops liquid stevia
Method
- Add the almond milk, protein powder, and cocoa to the blender.
- Add the frozen cauliflower, frozen banana, vanilla, and stevia.
- Blend on high for a full minute, until completely smooth with no gritty bits.
- Taste and add another drop or two of stevia if needed.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 245 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk, tree nuts.
Tips
- Do not use fresh cauliflower. It stays gritty and can taste cabbage-like.
- Half a banana is enough to cover the cauliflower. Leave it out and add an extra tablespoon of cocoa for a lower-sugar version.
Swaps and variations
- Use frozen zucchini in place of cauliflower for a milder flavor.
- Add a spoonful of peanut butter for a chocolate-peanut version.
