This Chocolate Avocado Smoothie is incredibly creamy and delicious, packed with dark chocolate flavor, nutrients and superfoods. It's filling and yet super easy to make. Perfect mood-boosting breakfast that will satisfy all your morning needs.
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Lately, I have had terrible mood swings. My hormones are on a rampage. I'm under a lot of stress, so it's no wonder. To help my body cope with mounting stress and exhaustion, I'm now practicing yoga in the morning followed by a big, nutritious breakfast.
I found dark chocolate to be a real heal with reliving some of my stress. So that's why one of my favorite breakfasts includes this amazing ingredient.
Creating a balanced but indulging chocolate breakfast is kinda "my thing" so last week I made this delicious, heavenly creamy Chocolate Avocado Smoothie. This smoothie has everything I need atm. It's:
- Thick, smooth and velvety, incredibly creamy.
- Full of amazing dark chocolate flavor.
- Sweet but made without any added sugars.
- Very satisfying and nutritious.
- Packed with superfoods - avocado, cacao and spinach!
- Easy to make with only a few simple ingredients.
- Ready in 5 minutes!
- A delicious meal you can enjoy for breakfast or when you need to energize.
Ingredients used
You will need only a few simple ingredients for this healthy chocolate avocado smoothie recipe.
- Avocado. It is my favorite fatty friend. I use it daily in my salads, or to make Avocado Toast. But avocado is great in smoothies too. It adds extra creaminess but nutrients as well. Avocado is packed with Omega-3s that are heart-healthy and anti-inflammatory. It's also rich in magnesium, potassium, fiber, and essential vitamins. (Source)
- Cacao powder. I always use unprocessed raw cacao powder that is bitter, deep-flavored, and so incredibly healthy. Cacao powder is packed with powerful antioxidants that have been linked to many health benefits.
- Spinach. I used baby spinach. It's delicate and mildly sweet. Spinach is packed with fibers good for our digestion, and powerful antioxidants, like vitamin C. It's also rich in vitamin K, folic acid, iron, and calcium. (Source)
- Banana. It's packed with many nutrients, especially gut-friendly fibers, very filling and great for energizing the body. Ripe banana is best here because it gives sweetness so there's no need for adding extra sugars.
- Milk of choice. I used unsweetened almond milk, but you can use any milk you like in this recipe, dairy or plant-based.
- Sweetener (optional): See "Recipe tips" for recommendations.
To give this cacao avocado smoothie some extra flavor and more boost, I also tossed in:
- Hemp seeds. They are an excellent source of proteins.
- Ceylon cinnamon. It gave extra flavor but also cinnamon is packed with powerful antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory properties. (Source)
How to make Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
Making this avocado chocolate smoothie is quite easy. It will take you 5 minutes and all you need is a good blender.
Step by step instructions
- Start with preparing and measuring all the ingredients. I use measuring cups.
- Take the blender and add all ingredients. Note: add wet ingredients first for easier blending.
- Mix everything at high speed until you get a smooth texture.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid – milk or water. Blend again until everything is well combined.
- Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if the smoothie is not sweet enough to your taste. (See "Recipe tips" section for sweetener recommendation)
- Transfer the smoothie into a smoothie glass.
- Add toppings (optional): I goji berries and cacao nibs. Be creative here and add toppings you like.
- Serve and enjoy!
This makes 1 serving that serves 1 person as a full meal or 2 servings as a light meal.
Substitutions
- You can use any dairy or plant-based milk here except coconut milk. Coconut milk won't work well here.
- You can substitute hemp seeds with ground flax seeds or chia seeds.
- You can substitute spinach with kale.
Smoothie variations
- Make it without banana. Note: in this case, you will need to add extra sweetener.
- Make it weight-loss friendly: Make it without banana to cut calories.
- Make it vegan: Use plant-based milk.
- Make it keto: Omit banana. Add in 1 teaspoon MCT oil.
Tips for storing
- Store in a glass jar with a lid or shaker and keep refrigerated for up to one day.
- If you left the smoothie standing too long it will set. Don't forget to shake or stir before drinking!
- Remember, all smoothies oxidate when left standing. That's not bad. But to reap all benefits from ingredients, it's best to have the smoothie freshly made.
Recipe tips
- When adding ingredients to a blender, always add the liquids first. Doing this will help your blender run easily and this will prevent making lumps.
- Use a high-power blender to ensure everything blends well and the smoothie is silky smooth.
- Frozen banana is the best for making this smoothie. It blends into a thick very refreshing drink that gives you a cold punch.
- If you don't have a frozen banana at hand, just slice the banana and pop it in the freezer for at least 1 hour. Or just add in some ice cubes, for that cool kick.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add more liquids, water (recommended) or milk, until you achieve desired consistency. It should be runny but not too watery.
Sweetener recommendation
This smoothie uses banana as a natural sweetener. I don't recommend adding any extra sugar. But if you find smoothie not sweet enough, you can add some. Be mindful though.
- Add 1-2 dates, date syrup, liquid honey, or maple syrup.
- If you are using dates, make sure you soak them in warm water for at least 10 minutes. Drain them before using them.
- Stevia or any low-carb sweetener is a good option too.
- Coconut sugar or any other cristal sugar won't work well here. It will not dissolve well in a cold smoothie mixture.
This creamy Chocolate Avocado Smoothie is not only delicious beyond words but also very nutritious - high in protein, fiber, healthy fats. It has everything your body needs. It's a full meal. + It has some amazing anti-inflammatory properties too and it's loaded with antioxidants.
Chocolate Avocado Smoothie is the perfect breakfast smoothie. But you can enjoy this beauty any time of the day. It's an ideal snack to satisfy your chocolate craving. So rich and velvety! So so good!
📖 Recipe
Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup almond milk
- ½ banana
- ½ avocado
- 2 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- ½ teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
- Handfull of fresh spinach
Instructions
- Take the blender and add all ingredients. Note: add wet ingredients first for easier blending.
- Mix everything at high speed until you get a smooth texture.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid – milk or water. Blend again until everything is well combined.
- Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if the smoothie is not sweet enough to your taste.
- Transfer the smoothie into a smoothie glass.
- Add toppings (optional): I goji berries and cacao nibs. Be creative here and add toppings you like.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any dairy or plant-based milk here except coconut milk. Coconut milk won't work well here.
- You can substitute hemp seeds with ground flax seeds or chia seeds.
- You can substitute spinach with kale.
- Make it without a banana. Note: in this case, you will need to add extra sweetener.
- Make it weight-loss friendly: Make it without banana to cut calories.
- Make it keto: Omit banana. Add in 1 teaspoon MCT oil.
Nutrition
This post is originally published in January 2019. It's updated with new information and republished in March 2022. The recipe stayed the same.
Shelby says
Definitely one of my favs, so decadent!