“My kids love this chocolatey shake, holds them over until dinner. You don’t really need the turbinado as the dates make the smoothie pretty sweet.”
🙂 Wendy H.
Choc-A-Laka, a copycat Smoothie King Kids recipe, is a delightful blend of rich cacao, naturally sweet dates, and creamy vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt, all combined with nonfat milk and a touch of turbinado sugar for an extra hint of sweetness. This smoothie not only satisfies chocolate cravings but also delivers a nutritional boost, perfect for an after-school snack.
Dates provide natural sweetness along with fiber, potassium, and magnesium. Cacao powder is rich in antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health. The vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt and nonfat milk add a good dose of protein and calcium for growing kids, while the multivitamin boost ensures they get essential vitamins and minerals to support their overall health.
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Key Ingredients
The Smoothie King Kids Choc-A-Laka ingredients are:
- dates
- vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt
- nonfat milk
- cacao powder
- turbinado
- Kids Multivitamin Boost
Health Benefits
Dates – Dates are the sweet and chewy fruit of a palm tree that are typically consumed dried. They are highly nutritious, containing significant vitamin B6, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, and potassium. Dates are abundant in disease-fighting antioxidants and have been shown to improve brain function by reducing inflammation and preventing plaque formation.
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Nonfat Frozen Yogurt – Nonfat frozen yogurt is often hailed as a healthy alternative to traditional ice cream. It includes yogurt culture probiotics lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptococcus thermophilus and is often made with agave nectar instead of high-calorie sugar. Nonfat frozen yogurt is a common choice among those wanting to reduce their caloric intake.
Milk – Milk, mainly from cows, sheep, and goats, has been consumed through out the world for thousands of years. It is protein-rich and packed with important nutrients including, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin D, calcium, phosphorous, potassium, and selenium. Milk is known to benefit bone health and may prevent osteoporosis.
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Cacao – Cacao powder, commonly used as a base ingredient for chocolate, is made by grinding up coco beans and removing the fat. Its main health benefit comes from an abundance of polyphenols, a naturally occurring group of antioxidants. Cacao powder is a heart-healthy ingredient, known to reduce high blood pressure, improve blood flow to your brain, lower the risk of stroke, and improve Type 2 diabetes symptoms.
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Turbinado – Turbinado is organically grown, partially refined “raw” sugar. It is similar to refined white sugar in calories and carbohydrates and, although marketed as such, is not a sugar substitute. Turbinado provides little, if any, additional health benefit.
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Kids Multivitamin Boost – Kids Multivitamin Boost is a daily organic supplement, formulated for kids, that delivers 15 essential food-derived vitamins and minerals for optimal nutrition, healthy growth and bone development.
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Equipment Needed
A standard blender is all that is required to make these delicious smoothies. If you are making it for just one person, we recommend using the truly amazing personal NutriBullet Ultra as it is super-quick to set up and very easy to clean.
If you are making them for more than one person, we recommend a higher-end Vitamix blender that can process larger loads more efficiently.
For overnight storage, we recommend using a glass or BPA-free airtight container with a resealable lid.
How To Make The Smoothie King Kids Choc-A-Laka
The Smoothie King Kids Choc-A-Laka is very easy to make:
- Step 1: Place dates, vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt, nonfat milk, cacao powder, turbinado, Kids Multivitamin Boost, and ice into a blender and secure the lid.
- Step 2: Start the blender on its lowest speed and steadily ramp up to its highest speed. This will reduce wear and tear on the motor and blades, facilitate a more consistent blend, and help prevent food splatter onto the lid and sides.
- Step 3: Blend for approximately 30 seconds or until a smooth consistency is achieved.
- Step 4: Pour into a glass for immediate refreshment or place in the refrigerator in an airtight container to enjoy later.
Recipe Tips And Substitutions
You can substitute almond milk or soy milk for nonfat milk if you’re looking for a dairy-free option.
If you want to make the smoothie richer, try adding a tablespoon of almond butter or peanut butter.
For an extra nutritional boost, consider adding a handful of spinach or kale. The strong chocolate flavor will mask the taste of the greens.
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Smoothie King Kids Choc-A-Laka Recipe
Smoothie King Kids Choc-A-Laka featuring delicious dates, rich chocolate, and creamy vanilla yogurt, a perfect after-school snack. Learn how to make at home!
Ingredients
- 4 dates, pitted
- 1 cup nonfat frozen yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 tbsp turbinado raw sugar
- 1 scoop Kids Multivitamin Boost
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Place dates, vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt, nonfat milk, cacao powder, turbinado, Kids Multivitamin Boost, and ice into a blender and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed and steadily ramp up to its highest speed. This will reduce wear and tear on the motor and blades, facilitate a more consistent blend, and help prevent food splatter onto the lid and sides.
- Blend for approximately 30 seconds or until a smooth consistency is achieved.
- Pour into a glass for immediate refreshment or place in the refrigerator in an airtight container to enjoy later.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk or soy milk for nonfat milk if you're looking for a dairy-free option.
- If you want to make the smoothie richer, try adding a tablespoon of almond butter or peanut butter.
- For an extra nutritional boost, consider adding a handful of spinach or kale. The strong chocolate flavor will mask the taste of the greens.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 382Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 356mgCarbohydrates: 126gFiber: 7gSugar: 95gProtein: 24g
Smoothie Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use cocoa powder instead of cacao powder. While cacao powder is less processed and retains more of its natural nutrients, cocoa powder will still provide a rich chocolate flavor and some antioxidant benefits. Just be sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder to avoid adding extra sugar to the smoothie.
To make the Kids Choc-A-Laka smoothie more filling, you can add a scoop of protein powder or a tablespoon of chia seeds. Both options will increase the protein and fiber content, helping to keep kids fuller for longer and providing sustained energy throughout the day.
More Smoothie King Recipes
→ If you liked this delicious Choc-A-Laka smoothie, try more of our copycat favorites on our Smoothie King Kids Recipes page.
Sources
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