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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Beverages / Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

    Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

    Last Update March 17, 2021 By chrystal 14 Comments

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    This Chocolate Avocado Smoothie is rich, creamy, and chocolaty.

    It's made with simple, healthy ingredients and it's naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo.

    Chocolate Avocado Smoothie in a clear glass with a pink straw

    Freeze the leftovers from this chocolate avocado smoothie recipe for yummy pudding pops.

    For more smoothie recipes check out my Turmeric Smoothie. My Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie is also simple to make and delicious.

    Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

    Did you know that cocoa and avocados are considered super foods?

    And they just happen to be two of my favorite ingredients, so of course I had to mix them together to make a chocolate avocado smoothie.

     

    This chocolate avocado smoothie is packed with healthy ingredients.

    It's smooth, creamy, and rich and it makes the perfect breakfast smoothie or post workout smoothie.

    I usually blend this chocolate avocado smoothie recipe up for both - but not in the same day.

    Chocolate Avocado Smoothie in a glass with a pink straw with two avacado halves and a stripe towel next to it

    This chocolate avocado smoothie is really thick, like almost as thick as pudding. It's from the avocado.

    You can reduce the amount of avocado or increase the almond milk if you like your smoothies on the thinner side.

    If you like an icier chocolate avocado smoothie you can reduce the avocado, and increase the ice and almond milk.

    If you don't use almond milk, that's okay. You can use your milk of choice in this avocado smoothie recipe.

    The great thing about this smoothie recipe is that it's pretty versatile, so you can adjust the ingredients if needed, to your liking.

    ingredients of avocado and cocoa and milk in a blender for Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

    Ingredients in Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

    • almond milk (or regular milk)
    • ice cubes
    • avocado
    • cocoa powder
    • banana
    • honey (or maple syrup)
    • vanilla extract (omit if using vanilla flavored almond milk)

    Avocado Banana Smoothie

    This avocado smoothie is also known as a avocado banana smoothie because it has banana in it. The banana helps with the texture and adds flavor and extra vitamins.

    Chocolate Avocado Pudding

    You can use the base chocolate avocado smoothie recipe to make chocolate avocado pudding.

    Simply omit the ice and add in double the amount of avocado called for.

    If you like your chocolate avocado pudding extra thick, you can also reduce the amount of almond milk by half.

    Chocolate Avocado Smoothie in a glass with a pink straw and whipped cream and a sliced banana on top

    How to tell if avocado is ripe

    Avocados are hard when they are not ripe. If an avocado is ripe, it will give a little or feel softer when you put pressure on it.

    Avocados tend to ripen from the bottom up to the stem. Feel the bottom of the avocado first.

    Chocolate Avocado Smoothie Add-ins:

    -1 scoop of plain or vanilla protein powder

    -½ teaspoon cinnamon

    -1 tablespoon nut butter (almond, peanut, etc.)

    We like to mix it up every once in a while and add peanut butter or protein powder. Feel free to add in your favorite smoothie add-in ingredients.

    Tips for making smoothies:

    Always put the liquid into the blender first. This will help keep the blender from jamming up.

    Omit the ice if you are using frozen ingredients, like a frozen chopped banana. Then add ice until you get your desired consistency.

    If your smoothie calls for two or more types of fruit, don’t use all frozen fruit otherwise the liquid will freeze the fruit and the blender will jam up.

    If you like a thinner smoothie, add more water, milk, or dairy-free milk.

    If you like a thicker smoothie, add more fresh or frozen fruit. Don’t add more ice.

    For a sweeter smoothie, add additional sweet fruits or add a tablespoon of honey, agave, or maple syrup.

    These tips are for all smoothies, not just this chocolate avocado smoothie.

    Three close ups of brown smoothie in a clear and a blender jar with the words chocolate avocado smoothie written in the center of them

    You can use fresh or frozen avocados in this chocolate avocado smoothie. You can also use fresh or frozen banana.

    Just make sure to add in enough vanilla milk to get the smoothie consistency.

    If you like smoothies with avocado you might also like this Avocado Smoothie.

    Did you make this chocolate avocado smoothie? Please leave me a comment below letting me know what add-ins you included and what you thought.

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    Yield: 2

    Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

    Chocolate Avocado Smoothie in a glass with a pink straw

    This Chocolate Avocado Smoothie is rich, creamy, and chocolaty. It's made with simple, healthy ingredients and it's naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo.

    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup (8 oz.) almond milk (or regular milk)
    • 1 cup ice cubes
    • ½ large avocado flesh
    • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
    • 1 medium-sized banana
    • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (omit if using vanilla almond milk)

    Instructions

    1. Add almond milk to the blender.
    2. Add in remaining ingredients and blend for 15-20 seconds, or until smooth.
    3. Serve cold.

    Notes

    Always put the liquid into the blender first. This will help keep the blender from jamming up.
    Omit the ice if you are using frozen ingredients, like a frozen chopped banana. Then add ice until you get your desired consistency.

    Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    2

    Serving Size:

    12 oz.

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 286Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 70mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 6gSugar: 25gProtein: 7g

    This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands that I used a the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.

    © Chrystal
    Cuisine: American / Category: Beverages

    collage with two images of a brown smoothie with whipped cream and sliced banana on top with the words chocolate avocado smoothie written in the center

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    1. Cara

      June 08, 2020 at 12:17 pm

      Hi Chrystal!
      I found this recipe the other day and I was intrigued.
      I'm not vegan but I am trying to eat clean. I love all the ingredients in this recipe. I typically use almond milk in my smoothies to cut down on carbs because I'm diabetic. I also have a sweet tooth which is bad, I know! I also typically use greek yogurt for protein and to thicken the smoothies. I never thought of using avocados! i love avocados in salads and on sushi though.
      My 15 y.o. daughter loves avocados too so when i mentioned using them in a smoothie, she was all for it. The other 4 members of our family, not so much.
      However, once they tried it, they were pleasantly surprised! We all were!
      The only thing my husband didn't like was the chocolate protein powder I use because it's keto friendly with very little sugar in it. So next time i told my daughter to use the unsweetened cocoa powder and add tad more honey to his.
      I really like the fact that these ingredients are items I normally would use of have used in the past so i know what they taste like and I've heard of them all! Plus, it's versatile.
      I didn't take a photo to share because i drank it before i thought of doing so. However, to anyone out there questioning how this tastes, it's absolutely delicious! It is thick even after adding extra almond milk to it, but I didn't mind that. I just used a spoon so it made me think i was eating a dessert. Win win!
      I will definitely be trying your other smmothie recipes!

      Thank you for sharing this one!
      Cara

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      • chrystal

        June 09, 2020 at 6:46 am

        Hello Cara,
        Thank you for the thoughful and sweet response. I am so glad you like this smoothie. I do have a few others you might like - the Turneric one is my currect favorite. I hope you find many more recipes that you love.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    2. Heather

      June 30, 2020 at 10:52 am

      OMG. This was amazing! I did add a scoop of chocolate protein powder....I could even skip the ice cream shop when my chocolate craving hits and have this! It’s the best!

      Reply
      • chrystal

        July 01, 2020 at 6:14 am

        I am so glad you liked it Heather. I often add a scoop of vanilla protein powder. I'll have to try chocolate sometime.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
      • Jennifer

        November 06, 2020 at 6:21 am

        So delicious! I actually forgot to add maple syrup or honey and found it didn’t need it at all! SO yummy and tasted like chocolate ice cream!! What a great way to start my day!!

        Reply
        • chrystal

          November 06, 2020 at 7:44 am

          I am so glad you liked it. Thank you for letting me know.

          Best,
          Chrystal

          Reply
    3. Deadra

      July 10, 2020 at 11:14 am

      What happens if you leave out banana? Not good for my tummy.

      Reply
      • chrystal

        July 11, 2020 at 6:28 am

        The banana is a big part of this recipe. You might want to find something to replace it with, maybe a scoop of frozen yogurt?

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    4. Janet

      November 07, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      I love this simple recipe! It’s soooooo delicious & I have made it often. Thanks so much

      Reply
      • chrystal

        November 07, 2020 at 2:12 pm

        I am so glad you love it.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    5. Elise

      February 12, 2021 at 11:19 am

      This was fabulous. I have a hard time getting my two year old to try new foods, but he sure loved this. I had small avocados so I used a whole one, and I only used one tablespoon of honey. It was plenty sweet! Will definitely make this again!

      Reply
      • chrystal

        February 13, 2021 at 5:53 am

        Awe, I am so glad he loves it. Thank you for letting me know.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    6. Amira

      February 24, 2021 at 1:00 pm

      O.m.g. This is smoothie is SO delicious. Will be making this often. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • chrystal

        February 24, 2021 at 1:21 pm

        I am so glad you like it. Thank you for letting me know.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply

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