This is the perfect sweet and salty treat to curb those chocolate cravings!
I am currently getting back into hot yoga after a 5-year baby-making and feeding hiatus and it feels so SO good. But as I level up my workouts again, I need to ensure more than ever that I am fueling up and replenishing the electrolytes lost during my sweat session. Adding in LMNT electrolyte packets to my Fab Four smoothies is my favorite way to stay hydrated and refuel post-workout. Two habits, one smoothie.
Throughout the colder months, you’ll see me lean into my favorite dessert flavored smoothies, warm chia puddings, and hot chocolates flavored with LMNT Chocolate Salt electrolytes. When I'm properly hydrated, I have fewer cravings and when I do, I can easily satisfy my sweet tooth with this delicious Double Dark Chocolate Protein Smoothie.
I use the chocolate salt LMNT all the time... in my coffee, smoothies and freezer fudge. But I can also totally see how you might not wanna order a whole box unless you get to try it first. Right now, you can get a free sample pack (which gives you all the flavors!) with any purchase by using my link here.
This is the perfect sweet and salty treat to curb those chocolate cravings, and it does double duty as a post-workout refuel.
I’m back in the hot yoga studio, and it feels so good. But as I level up my workouts again, I’m more focused than ever on fueling up and replenishing the electrolytes I lose during a sweat session. Adding LMNT electrolyte packets to my Fab Four smoothies is my favorite way to stay hydrated and refuel. Two habits, one smoothie.
In fact, a new study in Nutrients found that finishing a hard workout dehydrated significantly lowered blood levels of amino acids, including leucine, after a protein shake, compared with staying hydrated. The study was small and only included young men, but it’s a great reminder that your post-workout protein works best when you’re hydrated, too.
Why a Fab Four Smoothie Instead of Just a Protein Shake?
A protein shake with water is quick, but it digests fast and often doesn’t keep hunger away for long. That’s why I build every smoothie around the Fab Four: protein, fat, fiber, and greens. Healthy fat and fiber slow digestion to keep your blood sugar steady and your hunger hormones in check, and greens add micronutrients you’d never get from a plain shake. The result is a balanced meal in a glass, perfect for breakfast or post-workout when you need real fuel.
Throughout the colder months, you’ll see me lean into dessert-flavored smoothies, warm chia puddings, and hot chocolates made with LMNT Chocolate Salt electrolytes. When I’m properly hydrated, I have fewer cravings, and when they do hit, this Double Dark Chocolate Protein Smoothie satisfies my sweet tooth while keeping my blood sugar balanced.
The Fab Four Breakdown
- Protein: Be Well by Kelly Chocolate Protein Powder | One serving of grass-fed beef protein gives this smoothie its rich chocolate base and supports muscle recovery after a sweaty workout.
- Fat: 1/4 Medium Avocado | Avocado adds healthy fats that slow digestion, so you get steady energy instead of a spike and crash. It also makes the smoothie unbelievably creamy, almost like a chocolate mousse.
- Fiber: 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds | Chia seeds add soluble fiber that supports digestion and keeps you full, and they help thicken the smoothie as it sits.
- Greens: 1 Cup Frozen Cauliflower Rice | My favorite secret smoothie veggie! Frozen cauliflower rice adds volume, fiber, and micronutrients without changing the flavor, and it gives you a thick, frosty texture without any banana or added sugar. Want more greens? Toss in a handful of spinach.
- The Hydration Boost: LMNT Chocolate Salt | LMNT adds sodium, potassium, and magnesium to replenish what you lose in sweat, and the touch of salt makes the chocolate taste even richer. If you’re new to electrolytes, start with a quarter packet and work up to a full one after a really sweaty session.
I use Chocolate Salt LMNT all the time, in my coffee, smoothies, and freezer fudge. But I totally get not wanting to order a whole box before you try it. Right now, you can get a free sample pack (with all the flavors!) with any purchase using my link here.
Reference: Xin Z, et al. Exercise-Induced Dehydration Limits the Effectiveness of Post-Exercise Whey Protein Supplementation in Healthy Young Men. Nutrients. 2026;18(19):3267. PMID: 42884718.
