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Hidden Veggie Chocolate Coffee Shake

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 31 Comments

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Hidden Veggie Chocolate Coffee Shake made with cauliflower (promise, you can't taste it). Low sugar, dairy free, vegan chocolate shake filled with veggies.

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.

Hidden Veggie Chocolate Coffee Shake made with cauliflower (promise, you can't taste it). Low sugar, dairy free, vegan chocolate shake filled with veggies.

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.

Hidden Veggie Chocolate Coffee Shake made with cauliflower (promise, you can't taste it). Low sugar, dairy free, vegan chocolate shake filled with veggies.

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!

Hidden Veggie Chocolate Coffee Shake made with cauliflower (promise, you can't taste it). Low sugar, dairy free, vegan chocolate shake filled with veggies.

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 made with cauliflower (promise, you can't taste it). Low sugar, dairy free, vegan chocolate shake filled with veggies.

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Hidden Veggie Chocolate Coffee Shake made with cauliflower (promise, you can't taste it). Low sugar, dairy free, vegan chocolate shake filled with veggies.

Hidden Veggie Chocolate Coffee Shake


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5 from 7 reviews

  • Author: Kristina LaRue
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 1-2 servings 1x
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Hidden Veggie Chocolate Coffee Shake made with cauliflower (promise, you can’t taste it). Low sugar, dairy free, vegan chocolate shake filled with veggies.


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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 2/3 cup iced coffee
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 2–3 pitted medjool dates (or 1 banana)
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (or 1 scoop chocolate protein powder)
  • 1/2 cup spinach
  • 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1 1/2–2 cups ice

Instructions

  1. In a blender, add almond milk, coffee, walnuts, dates, cocoa powder, spinach, and cauliflower rice; blend until smooth.
  2. 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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Hidden Veggie Chocolate Coffee Shake made with cauliflower (promise, you can't taste it). Low sugar, dairy free, vegan chocolate shake filled with veggies.

Kristina LaRue, RDN

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.

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Comments

  1. Terry says

    October 2, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    It sounds delicious and I certainly want to try it. At 500 cal plus per shake, I might try to substitute chocolate PB2 for the walnuts and cocoa. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      November 8, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      Hey Terry! I ran the nutrition info on this shake and it’s about 300 cals for the whole recipe. I added that info to the recipe card so you can check it out there. Hope you enjoy the shake 🙂

      Reply
  2. Debs says

    September 7, 2018 at 6:33 pm

    I love this shake; it’s now my go-to morning breakfast. Would you have the nutrition information? I’m attempting to add to my fitness tracker but have to do so itemized.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      September 14, 2018 at 8:39 am

      Hey Debs– I’ve updated the post with nutrition info 🙂 Glad you are enjoying it!

      Reply
  3. Laurena says

    September 2, 2018 at 7:18 pm

    Wow…I’ve pulled off some hidden veggie capers in my day, but THIS may be the ultimate hidden veggie showdown!!! Can’t wait for breakfast tomorrow!!!😎

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      September 3, 2018 at 8:40 am

      haha- glad you like it! Keep me posted how it goes.

      Reply
  4. Sarah says

    August 30, 2018 at 3:33 pm

    I am allergic to nuts- do you have a suggestion for a substitute for the walnuts?

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      August 31, 2018 at 7:52 am

      You could just leave them out… other options could be chickpeas or flaxseed… if using flax I’d probably only use 2 tablespoons.

      Reply
  5. Janet says

    August 30, 2018 at 8:32 am

    I don’t have cauliflower rice but I do have cauliflower. Could I use that instead?
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    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      August 30, 2018 at 9:57 am

      For sure! I like using frozen cauliflower rice because it helps to thicken the shake a little bit and it’s frozen at peak of ripeness so there’s no off taste, like fresh cauliflower may give off if it’s past its prime, but if your smoothie is too thin with the fresh cauliflower just add a little ice 🙂

      Reply
  6. Melisa says

    July 28, 2018 at 10:20 am

    I just tried this recipe and I’m currently drinking my smoothie. It came out perfect. I doubted about adding the cauliflower at first but it doesn’t taste a bit and it made it super thick! Wow! Congrats on the recipe! Definitely doing it again soon.

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      July 31, 2018 at 5:56 am

      OH I’m so glad to hear that you’ve enjoyed the smoothie! Winning 🙂 Love finding fun ways to get more veggies in.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  7. Leros says

    June 26, 2018 at 11:40 am

    Such a cool way to incorporate cauliflower rice into a drink! Plus it’s chocolate… Love me anything chocolate.!!

    Reply
  8. Ashley says

    June 13, 2018 at 9:13 am

    I just started adding cauliflower to smoothies – I decided to try it so I could keep adding veggies but it would turn them that ugly green color that’s not appealing in photos. Also love the addition of walnuts to this – I hate them on their own but they add a great flavor to smoothies!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      July 31, 2018 at 5:58 am

      haha so true! I too like adding cauliflower because you can’t “see” it.

      Reply
  9. Alisa Fleming says

    June 13, 2018 at 12:07 am

    The hidden veggies are awesome, but you really intrigued me with the walnuts actually! That sounds delicious for smoothies.

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      July 31, 2018 at 5:57 am

      We usually think cashews or peanut butter for smoothies but walnuts are totally yum too!

      Reply
  10. Whitney E, R.D. says

    June 12, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    I love your incorporation of cauliflower rice. This shake sounds so delicious and full of goodness. It has my dad’s name written all over it, as he would love it, as long as he didn’t know about the veggies. This is perfect for those picky eaters 🙂

    Reply
  11. Lisa Huff says

    June 12, 2018 at 2:58 pm

    Would never have thought about putting cauliflower rice in it! Genius!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  12. Claudia Lamascolo says

    June 12, 2018 at 1:16 pm

    I love how healthy this is and how veggies are hidden. My favorite is chocolate and getting to eat more things healthy that taste great like this is a big bonus!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  13. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    June 12, 2018 at 12:45 pm

    I literally lol’ed about typing your blog post in the bathroom during the boys bath-time. Been there!!! Ha ha. Love the idea of this smoothie, and I don’t think I would have had the guts to try adding cauliflower, but I trust you.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  14. Savita says

    June 12, 2018 at 12:41 pm

    Love when delicious treats have hidden serving of healthy. One of my favorite way to serve picky eaters. This coffee shake looks so good, I can have one now! Yumm!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  15. Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake says

    June 12, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    I love veggies, but I’m all about finding more ways to add them to my diet and this coffee shake looks great!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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