Hidden Veggie Chocolate Coffee Shake, because mama needs her veggies and a caffeine kick too.

I’ll often do this smoothie in the afternoon for a little pick me up or in the morning when I don’t have time for coffee. Who am I kidding? The hot coffee struggle is real so hidden veggie chocolate coffee shake has been winning my morning lately.

This smoothie is packed with a full cup of veggies (spinach and cauliflower), healthy fats from walnuts, and sweetened only with dates… no added sugar here.

The boys are really starting to interact and “play” together. While Brooks isn’t 4 months yet, he is giggling and interacting with is big brother and it’s so neat to watch. I can tell it’s going to be fun watching these our two boys grow up together.

Right now, I’m typing from the bathroom. The two boys are in the tub and it gives this mama a little “break”. True life, bath time often gets moved to early afternoon because it’s one tried and true method to help our toddler shift gears when he’s in an epic meltdown.

Gah– toddler life.

I know this is a coffee recipe but what I’ll do sometimes is make a “kid friendly” version by just using 100% almond milk instead of 1/2 almond milk 1/2 coffee. So if you’re not a coffee drinker but still love chocolate and want some hidden veggies, give this recipe a try!

Promise, you cannot taste the cauliflower in this recipe.

I always opt for frozen (unsalted) cauliflower rice for smoothie making to up the veg factor. Frozen “riced” veggies are life changing for smoothies making and great way to sneak in more veggies…

because if you’re anything like me you can probably stand to get a few more vegetables especially at breakfast time.

Hidden Veggie Chocolate Coffee Shake ★★★★★ 5 from 7 reviews Author: Kristina LaRue

Kristina LaRue Prep Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 5 mins

Yield: 1 - 2 servings 1 x Print Recipe Pin Recipe Description Hidden Veggie Chocolate Coffee Shake made with cauliflower (promise, you can’t taste it). Low sugar, dairy free, vegan chocolate shake filled with veggies. Scale 1x 2x 3x Ingredients 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

unsweetened vanilla almond milk 2/3 cup iced coffee

iced coffee 1/4 cup walnuts

walnuts 2 – 3 pitted medjool dates (or 1 banana)

– pitted medjool dates (or banana) 2 tablespoon s cocoa powder (or 1 scoop chocolate protein powder)

s cocoa powder (or scoop chocolate protein powder) 1/2 cup spinach

spinach 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower rice

frozen cauliflower rice 1 1/2 – 2 cups ice Instructions In a blender, add almond milk, coffee, walnuts, dates, cocoa powder, spinach, and cauliflower rice; blend until smooth. Add ice, in 1/2 cup increments and blend until ice is crushed and creamy in consistency. Notes with Banana & Chocolate Protein

Serving size:1 Calories: 366 Fat: 12g Saturated fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 39g Sugar: 19g Sodium: 308mg Fiber: 8g Protein: 30g Cholesterol: 0mg Nutrition Serving Size: 1

Calories: 271

Sugar: 27g

Sodium: 89mg

Fat: 12g

Saturated Fat: 1g

Carbohydrates: 42g

Fiber: 10g

Protein: 7g

Cholesterol: 0mg

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Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan. Did you make one of my recipes?? Leave a review in the comments and tag @loveandzest #loveandzest on Instagram! If you’re a modern mama– I’d love for you to join my Facebook group A Modern Motherhood Collective! loveandzest.com

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