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While there is no miracle smoothie or food that will magically kick-start weight loss, there are foods you can eat to boost your metabolism and help you feel full longer, like my weight loss protein smoothie.

chocolate smoothie in a glass with a pink straw and a black and white striped straw in it.

This recipe uses whole food, plant-based ingredients that will give you the nutrients you need to conquer your day. I use this smoothie as a breakfast meal replacement smoothie for a few reasons.

It’s high in protein and healthy fat so I start the day full and satisfied. Cacao powder also gives this weight loss protein smoothie natural caffeine to wake me up, a bonus on busy mornings.

Table of Contents
  1. Chocolate Weight Loss Smoothie Ingredients
  2. Ingredient Swaps
  3. Chocolate Protein Smoothie Recipe
  4. Weight Loss Protein Smoothie FAQs
  5. More Weight Loss Shakes
  6. Chocolate Weight Loss Protein Smoothie Recipe

Chocolate Weight Loss Smoothie Ingredients

I’m using a slightly unique list of ingredients to whip up this deliciously filling smoothie. They are designed to wake up your metabolism and bring you natural energy to start your day.

ingredients in black text surrounded by white boxes for a weight loss protein smoothie including spinach, cacao, hemp hearts, almond butter, cayenne pepper, almond milk, cinnamon and banana.

Unlike most โ€œweight loss smoothiesโ€ (filled with cheap proteins, artificial ingredients, taste chalky and leave you hungry) this one is the complete opposite. It truly tastes good and is good for you. Here’s what I’m blending:

Ingredient Swaps

If you read through the ingredient list and got caught on one or two ingredients then let’s fix it to make this smoothie work for you.

Almond butter can be swapped with the nut butter of your choice. Hemp hearts can be swapped with chia seeds or a plant-based protein powder.

Swap spinach with the leafy green of your choice. Can’t find cacao powder? Then use unsweetened cocoa powder. Use the plant-based milk of your choice. Each kind can offer different nutrients and even a bit more protein than the almond milk used in this recipe.

Chocolate Protein Smoothie Recipe

The beauty of a smoothie is that you can “eat and run.” I call it the world’s healthiest fast food because you can get a delicious, fast meal in five minutes! Blending this smoothie is super easy, yet I like to do it in two steps to ensure I always get the smoothest result.

  1. Blend together the almond milk and spinach until there are no leafy chunks left. If you need to stop the blender and scrape down the sides to achieve this then go for it.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and blend again until smooth.

Pro Tips: Use a frozen banana to cool down this smoothie, or pour over ice after blending for a refreshingly cool smoothie. This will last up to 24 hours in the fridge so feel free to make two servings and save one for tomorrow.

white female standing over a kitchen sink, holding a chocolate smoothie in a glass jar with a black straw.

Weight Loss Protein Smoothie FAQs

Are protein smoothies good for weight loss?

They can be, yet make sure your smoothies are full of some key things: healthy fat, protein and whole food ingredients. Ditch the weird powders and fancy supplements and stick to smoothies made with only real ingredients. I make sure every protein smoothie I drink has healthy fats, protein from plant-based sources and only natural sugar from fruits and vegetables.

Which protein shake is best for weight loss?

If you are using a protein shake as a meal replacement, or really anytime, make sure it has a good balance of carbs, fat and protein. Your body needs healthy fat to function fully and surprise, it actually helps you stay full longer! A good amount of protein in each meal will also help fill you up, and help process the natural carbs.

Is it OK to drink 2 protein shakes a day to lose weight?

If two smoothies a day works for you, go for it. Make sure you focus on a variety of ingredients in those drinks so you get the most nutrients you can. I like swapping up my leafy greens on a regular basis as well as using a wide variety of produce. This way my body gets all the vitamins, minerals and more that it needs to thrive.

More Weight Loss Shakes

If you loved this filling smoothie then I’ve got even more great recipes to add to your meals.

  • Meal Replacement Smoothie: This is my go-to lunch, knowing I won’t feel hungry or have a sugar crash 30 minutes later.
  • Vanilla Protein Shake: I love this smooth shake and how full I feel after finishing it.
  • Flaxseed Smoothie: This is a great smoothie for those mornings when you need to “get things moving,” if you know what I mean. And it tastes delicious.
  • Caramel Protein Shake: For those that like a sweeter start to their day, this is the perfect morning beverage. It’s creamy, thick and protein-rich.

Don’t forget to rate + review this smoothie once you’ve made it. I love getting all your feedback!

4.69 from 48 votes

Chocolate Weight Loss Shake

This weight loss shake uses all natural ingredients to kickstart your metabolism and burn fat. We're using all plant-based ingredients to keep you full until your next meal and get you the results you want.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Author: Jen Hansard
Course: Breakfast, Shake
Cuisine: Plant-Based, Vegan
Serves: 1 shake

Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • Add leafy greens and liquid to blender, blend until all chunks are gone.ย 
  • Add in remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
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Notes

  • If you prefer your shakes extra cold, feel free to pour your shake over a glass of ice.ย 
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.ย 
  • Swap almond milk with the unsweetened plant-based milk of your choice.
  • Swap almond butter with nut or seed butter of your choice.
  • Swap spinach with any leafy greens you want.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Sodium: 354mg, Potassium: 784mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 3039IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 498mg, Iron: 6mg
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  1. 5 stars
    Iโ€™ve made this smoothie twice and really like the kick that cayenne pepper gives it! Itโ€™s cold and spicy. Great combination! Itโ€™s another winner for me

  2. Hi my name is Cecilia and today is my Birthday A Wonderful age of 65 . I am diabetic, congestive heart failure, and a few other ailments. I am new to smoothies. Opened my computer to search Smoothies and there i found you! Yaaaaah thank you soooo much for guiding me on the New Me! You really opened a new door for me. Thank You Kind person! With Gratitude , Cecilia

  3. In your videos, you are not following your specific directions to blend the liquid with the greens first. Why is that?

    1. Hi Michele! It definitely depends on the blender, so it’s easier to recommend it when you don’t know what blenders everyone else is using.