This good for you, chocolatey and creamy Avocado Chocolate Smoothie is made with simple ingredients and is a healthy way to satisfy your chocolate cravings!

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 healthy fats, dietary fibre and per gram, they contain more potassium than bananas (California Avocado Commission, Live Science).
So go ahead and enjoy this delicious Avocado Chocolate Smoothie, it's perfect for breakfast or for afternoon energy boost!
If you're thinking that avocado and chocolate could not possibly taste good together, you really should give this smoothie a try. Since avocado on its own doesn't have a strong taste it blends well with other flavors. Plus, all that creaminess in a ripe avocado makes it perfect for use in smoothies.
If you're looking for smoothie recipes that don't use bananas, check out this Cherry Smoothie, Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie and this Pineapple Spinach Smoothie.
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How to Make it
To make this healthy chocolate avocado smoothie you'll need to make sure to use a ripe avocado. Using an unripened avocado will not blend well and will not yield a creamy smoothie.
You can use any milk you like, but different brands of almond milk contain more sugar than others, so remember to adjust for sweetness.
Here's an overview of the ingredients and steps for making this smoothie. For measurements please see the recipe card at the end of the post.
Ingredients Overview
- Vanilla flavored almond milk: You can use another plant-based milk, such as soy or oat milk. And if you are not concerned about keeping this smoothie vegan, you can use dairy milk. You can add a ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract to flavor the milk but it isn't essential.
- Ripe avocado: Fresh or frozen avocado will work.
- Ripe banana: You can use fresh or frozen banana. Using a frozen banana helps to make this smoothie frosty like a milkshake.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: Cocoa gives this smoothie a rich chocolate flavor.
- Maple syrup or honey: For a vegan smoothie use maple syrup or agave syrup.
- Ice cubes (optional)
Steps Overview
- To make this healthy chocolate smoothie, add all of the ingredients in the jar of your high-speed blender and blend on high until smooth.
- If you're not sure about the level of sweetness, you can always blend your smoothie and taste it before adding any honey or other sweetener.
- Pour your smoothie into a glass and enjoy!
Storage Instructions
Smoothies taste best when they are enjoyed immediately. However, you could store any leftover smoothie in the refrigerator to use the next day. I like to blend it in the blender with a few ice cubes for an extra frosty and creamy smoothie.
If you have any leftover avocado you're not sure what to do with you can freeze it or make this Avocado Toast with Fried Egg.
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Avocado Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
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 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 cup of ice cubes
Instructions
- In a blender, add almond milk, avocado, banana, cocoa, maple syrup, and 1 cup of ice cubes.
- Blend on high until smooth.
- Serve immediately.
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..;)
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 🙂
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 🙂