We love cold, milkshake-style smoothies on a hot afternoon. We haven’t made one all winter, and when my 6-year-old asked for one as a treat this afternoon, it sounded fantastic.

So we pulled out my on-its-last-legs high-powered blender, tossed in a bunch of ingredients, and then enjoyed our smoothies outside on the deck in the afternoon sunshine. This could also be a great breakfast smoothie, though I may add an egg or some nut butter to the mix for a bit more protein.

Healthy Green Chocolate Smoothie Recipe

3 large bananas, frozen in pieces (mine were in 2” chunks)
1 cup frozen greens (I used a blend of spinach and kale)
1 handful frozen berries (I used a blend of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)
½ cup coconut butter
8 tablespoons cacao powder
1-2 teaspoons spirulina (I use 2, but it’s an acquired taste)
1-2 cups liquid (water, milk, non-dairy milk such as almond or coconut), until desired consistency

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Drink and enjoy.

NOTE: For us, this made smoothies for 3 people.