# Detoxing Chocolate Smoothies This Homemade Fitness Drink is Ideal for Adding Protein to Your Diet By M | Published 2015-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-smoothie References: [popsugar](http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Recipe-Chocolate-Strawberry-Banana-Smoothie-7166332) & [popsugar](http://www.popsugar.com/) After a good workout nothing revitalizes your spirits and energy quite like a shake and this homemade chocolate smoothie by lifestyle blog Pop Sugar is sure to get you your protein fix in a nick of time. Refresh your body and mind with this refreshing smoothie made with all natural ingredients and a protein serving of 25.1g. Finding the perfect smoothie recipe can be a difficult task when trying to balance great flavor with a high protein intake. Thankfully this recipe easily accomplishes both without skimping on taste or nutritional benefits. The smoothie begins with frozen strawberries, banana, spinach and greek yogurt in a blender. To achieve that chocolatey taste, add half a cup of chocolate soy milk and some peanut butter. This is a great recipe for curbing sweet cravings with healthy and all-natural food alternatives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Homemade Fitness Drinks:** Creating homemade fitness drinks with natural ingredients for post-workout replenishment and protein intake. - **Balancing Flavor and Protein:** Developing smoothie recipes that provide a high protein intake without sacrificing taste. - **Healthy and Natural Food Alternatives:** Exploring recipes that replace sweet cravings with all-natural ingredients for a healthier option. ### Who This Affects Most - **Health Food and Beverage:** Creating innovative protein-packed smoothie options for health-conscious individuals. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Developing products and services that cater to the post-workout nutrition needs of fitness enthusiasts. - **Food and Nutrition:** Providing recipes and alternatives for individuals seeking healthier and natural food choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [On-the-Go Fruit Protein Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-smoothie.md) - [Chocolate Almond Protein Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-almond-protein-smoothie.md) - [Delicious Protein-Packed Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-smoothie.md) - [Nutritious Post-Workout Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postworkout-smoothie.md) - [Protein-Packed Açaí Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-aa-smoothie.md) - [Muscle-Building Berry Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfectamino-x-gary-brecka-smoothie.md) - [Prebiotic Protein Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-collection-and-systems.md) - [Pre-Packaged Healthy Smoothie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detox-smoothie-1.md) - [Richly Flavored Protein Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-smoothie.md)