Last Updated on January 3, 2021 by Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
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This easy Avocado and Chocolate Smoothie made with dairy-free milk, is so chocolatey and creamy, it's hard to believe it's actually good for you!
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Start your day right by enjoying this delicious nutrient boosting Avocado and Chocolate Smoothie with your breakfast. Did you know that avocado is a nutrient booster? Eating avocados actually helps your body absorb more of the nutrients of the foods that you eat at the same time.
Avocados are also a great source of dietary fibre and per gram, contain more potassium than bananas (California Avocado Commission, Live Science).
If you're thinking that avocado and chocolate could not possibly taste good together, you really should give it a try. Avocado on its own doesn't have a strong taste so it blends well with other flavours. Plus, all that creaminess in a ripe avocado makes it perfect for use in smoothies.
How to Make a Cocoa Smoothie
Make sure to use a ripe avocado for a creamy smoothie. Using an unripened avocado will not blend well. You can use any milk you like, but different brands of almond milk contain more sugar than others, so remember to adjust for sweetness.
If you're not sure about the level of sweetness, you can always blend your smoothie and taste it before adding any honey or another sweetener.
To make this smoothie, add all of the ingredients in the jar of your blender and blend on high until smooth. Pour your smoothie into a glass and enjoy!
If you're looking for smoothie recipes that don't use bananas, take a look at this Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie and this Pineapple Spinach Smoothie.
If you make this recipe let me know how it went for you in the comment section below. I'd love to know if you made any variations to the recipe and how it worked out. And if you take a picture, share it with me on Instagram by tagging #sweetandsavourypursuits, I love to see your photos!
Avocado and Chocolate Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla flavoured almond milk or your favourite milk
- ½ ripe avocado pit removed
- ½ 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
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Julie is HostessAtHeart says
We 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
Hi Julie, that's right it really doesn't taste like avocado, it just makes really nice and creamy.
Julie is HostessAtHeart says
Perfect. I'll be trying that for sure.
tastasty says
Hello 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
Hello 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
I 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
Thank you!
tastasty says
Great smoothie, I will make it when I have the chance..;)
Melissa @ The Glen House says
Crazy and totally amazing, all in one glass! Delighted to meet you at fiesta friday!!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank 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
Avocado? Banana? Chocolate? Count me in. 😀
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Great, I will!
Selma's Table says
This looks so delicious - and healthy too! Thanks for bringing this to the party!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thanks Selma!
Ngan R. says
So 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
A 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
Two favorites combined! Like healthy chocco milk! Thanks for sharing. Party on.
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Exactly! Thanks for visiting!
Elaine @ foodbod says
Hi 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
Thank you so much!
gastronomiette says
YES 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
Oh, avocado brownies I would love to try that!
Patty Nguyen says
Ooh, what healthy yet decadent treat! It looks delicious!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thanks Patty! I thought it was good 🙂