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This delicious Avocado and Chocolate Smoothie is so chocolatey and creamy, it’s hard to believe it’s actually good for you!
Smoothies have been popular for so long but I’m really just discovering how delicious they can be. I’ve been experimenting with different flavour combinations, there are so many possibilities! But for today, I’ll be sharing this Avocado and Chocolate Smoothie with you. It’s so incredibly chocolatey, creamy and delicious its hard to believe that it’s actually good for you! Did you know that avocado is a nutrient booster. Eating avocados actually helps your body to absorb more of the nutrients of the foods that you eat with the avocados. It’s also a great source of dietary fibre, and per gram, contains more potassium than bananas (California Avocado Commission, Live Science).
For those who are thinking that avocado and chocolate could not possibly taste good together, you really should give it a try. Avocado on its own does not have a strong taste so it blends well with other flavours. Plus, all that creaminess makes the avocado perfect for use in smoothies.
When making this smoothie make sure that you use a ripe avocado, using an unripened avocado will not blend well or yield a creamy smoothie. You can use any milk you like, but since some almond milks contain more sugar than others, remember to adjust for sweetness. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla flavoured almond milk or your favourite milk
- 1/2 ripe avocado pit removed
- 1/2 ripe banana
- 1.5 tbsp. cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 tsp. honey or other sweetener
- 1 cup of ice cubes
Instructions
- In a blender, add almond milk, avocado, banana, cocoa, honey, and 1 cup of ice cubes.
- Blend on high until smooth.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Julie is HostessAtHeart says
January 28, 2015 at 11:24 AMWe just love avocado. I bet it doesn’t leave much of a taste and is used mainly for consistency? My hubby doesn’t like bananas in his smoothie so this might be a great fix.
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
January 28, 2015 at 2:51 PMHi Julie, that’s right it really doesn’t taste like avocado, it just makes really nice and creamy.
Julie is HostessAtHeart says
January 29, 2015 at 1:32 PMPerfect. I’ll be trying that for sure.
tastasty says
October 24, 2014 at 11:48 AMHello Fida, I said I will make this smoothie and I did! 🙂 You can read my post about it here https://tastasty.wordpress.com/2014/10/24/remake-avocado-and-chocolate-smoothie/ Thank you for sharing this delicious drink..:)
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
October 24, 2014 at 12:11 PMHello Tamara, so glad you tried the recipe and enjoyed it 🙂 I think many people hesitate to try it because of the avocado in it but it really makes it so delicious and creamy. Thanks for letting me know how it went and blogging about it!
tastasty says
October 24, 2014 at 12:27 PMI started to use avocado in my kitchen not so long ago, so I understand the hesitation…but I love it now, so there was no doubt in my mind that I would like it..:) You are welcome and thank you for your comment and keep on blogging..;)
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
October 24, 2014 at 1:50 PMThank you!
tastasty says
October 21, 2014 at 2:06 PMGreat smoothie, I will make it when I have the chance..;)
Melissa @ The Glen House says
May 21, 2014 at 5:43 PMCrazy and totally amazing, all in one glass! Delighted to meet you at fiesta friday!!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
May 21, 2014 at 7:59 PMThank you so much! Just took a peak at your blog and will be following you as well 🙂 Hope to see you at the next Fiesta Friday!
Jhuls says
May 18, 2014 at 7:46 AMAvocado? Banana? Chocolate? Count me in. 😀
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
May 18, 2014 at 7:51 AMGreat, I will!
Selma's Table says
May 18, 2014 at 7:45 AMThis looks so delicious – and healthy too! Thanks for bringing this to the party!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
May 18, 2014 at 7:48 AMThanks Selma!
Ngan R. says
May 17, 2014 at 11:42 PMSo many fabulous ingredients in this recipe – almond milk, avo, banana, cocoa! I love them all. I will pin this for the day I finally get a blender and can actually make a smoothie! 🙂
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
May 18, 2014 at 7:43 AMA good blender is definitely worthwhile! I’m looking forward to trying lots of great smoothie recipes I’ve been seeing on blogs 🙂
Stacey Bender says
May 17, 2014 at 10:35 PMTwo favorites combined! Like healthy chocco milk! Thanks for sharing. Party on.
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
May 17, 2014 at 10:36 PMExactly! Thanks for visiting!
Elaine @ foodbod says
May 17, 2014 at 3:15 AMHi there, great to meet you at this weeks party! And the smoothie looks luscious!!! Thank you so much for bringing it, I’m sure it will be very popular!!!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
May 17, 2014 at 5:38 PMThank you so much!
gastronomiette says
May 16, 2014 at 12:37 AMYES avocado + chocolate is a match made in heaven. If it wasn’t so darn “nutrient-dense” I’d enjoy it all the time. I know there’s also a really yummy recipe for avocado brownies!!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
May 16, 2014 at 12:08 PMOh, avocado brownies I would love to try that!
Patty Nguyen says
May 16, 2014 at 12:31 AMOoh, what healthy yet decadent treat! It looks delicious!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
May 16, 2014 at 12:08 PMThanks Patty! I thought it was good 🙂