This healthy chocolate milkshake has a healthier spin with coconut milk and Mejdool dates! It’s a wholesome way to enjoy this classic treat.
We don’t generally label recipes as “healthy,” especially desserts — since the term almost implies there is something unsatisfying about the food. Plus, it can be subjective (what really qualifies something as healthy?), and even healthy foods in massive quantities are no longer healthy. (Except maybe celery.) But, how to label a milkshake recipe made of only whole foods? The best search term we could come up with was “healthy,” so we went with it.
We wish we could take credit for this healthy milkshake idea, but it’s an adaptation of this stunning almond joy milkshake from our friend Ashley of the blog Edible Perspective. We love that it’s sweetened entirely with Medjool dates, and made of coconut milk — which makes it suitable for those dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free people in your life.
We went mad for these healthy chocolate milkshakes.
A few quick caveats: #1. This tasted chocolate-y enough for our palates, but we’re not used to overly sugary foods. If you’re a traditional milkshake lover, you may have to stretch yourself a bit with this one. #2. This recipe makes enough for two modest-sized milkshakes. While not the traditional gigantic milkshake portions, they’re a satisfying amount. #3 You’ll have to think ahead on this one, so make sure to freeze the coconut milk several hours prior to serving.
Have at it.
Looking for more healthy dessert recipes?
These healthy chocolate milkshakes are a fun way to have a healthy spin on a classic dessert. If you’re looking for healthy dessert recipes, here are some others:
- Chocolate Tahini Vegan No-Bake Cookies
- Fudgy Vegan Brownies
- Chocolate Sweet Cherry Vegan Tarts
- Easy Bananas Foster (use vegan variation)
- Bliss Bites (Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies)
This healthy chocolate milkshake recipe is…
Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, plant-based, dairy free, naturally sweet, and refined sugar-free.
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Healthy Chocolate Milkshake
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
This healthy chocolate milkshake has a healthier spin with coconut milk and Mejdool dates! It’s a wholesome way to enjoy that classic treat.
Ingredients
- 1 can light coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 6 Medjool dates
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Toppings: toasted coconut, chocolate chips, etc
Instructions
- The night before (or at least 3 hours before): Pour ¾ cup of the coconut milk into an ice cube tray. Reserve the remaining coconut milk in the refrigerator.
- Remove the pits from the dates. When the ice cubes are set, place the reserved coconut milk, cocoa powder, dates, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add the coconut milk ice cubes and blend again until smooth.
- Garnish with toasted coconut and chocolate chips.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frozen
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Healthy Chocolate Milkshake, healthy milkshake
Uhh, yum. Is it ok to keep both servings for myself? Kind of a milkshake hog ;)
Haha! Most definitely.
when I say these on Ashley’s site I went crazy for them! That girl is a genius when it comes to making yummy, delicious, healthy foods!! This looks so good, I need to try it!
Delicious! I even find that raw cacao has a “chocolatier” taste, which would make this recipe raw as well – and more chocolate flavour is always a good thing in my book!
I love this idea! Coconut milk in a smoothie is sooo good!
Wow…these ARE healthy! The photo is gorgeous and looks invitingly naughty (ha, ha). Must make! Had to post into our Pinterest “Dazzling Drinks” Board: http://pinterest.com/deliciouskarma/dazzling-drinks. YUM!
What a great recipe! I love that the ingredient list isn’t long.
LOVE your simplified version! I have been waiting for this post!! :) Thanks for the shout! xoxo
Of course — thanks to YOU for the idea!
This milkshake looks delicious! I love that it’s sweetened with dates and not too overpoweringly sweet. Yum! Must try this soon.
I love that you froze the coconut milk! I bet it makes it so rich and amazing…..
These look so refreshing! I am assuming the dates are a thickening agent?
Thanks, Sherri! The frozen coconut milk makes for a thick base, but the dates add even more to the thickness! I haven’t tried it with alternate sweeteners like honey yet, but it’s possible that may work — it just likely wouldn’t be as thick.