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True story: I used to drink this smoothie every single day. I was trying to incorporate more avocados into my diet, without relying solely on chips and guacamole, and this smoothie recipe was the easiest way to do it.
(Probably because it tastes like a chocolate frosty!)
Even if you’re not the biggest avocado fan, I hope you’ll give it a try. All you need is 5 minutes and a blender to whip it up. The slushy texture helps hide the pudding-like consistency of the avocado.
Avocado Smoothie Ingredients
Instead of using a frozen banana for creaminess, as many smoothies do, the avocado in this recipe acts as an emulsifier, giving the smoothie a velvety, creamy texture. It also adds healthy fat to help keep you feeling satisfied.
Avocado Tip
When you open your avocado, make sure there aren’t any noticeable black spots throughout the flesh. This could be a sign of rancidity, which will make the avocado taste unpleasant. (You can also check by making sure it doesn’t smell sour.)
Smooth, green flesh yields the best-tasting results!
This recipe calls for water as the base because you’ll get plenty of creaminess from both the avocado and peanut butter. (You can also leave out the peanut butter for a nut-free & lower-calorie drink.)
I love using Medjool dates for a fruit-sweetened drink, but you can also substitute them with honey or maple syrup. The latter goes best with chocolate!
How to Make a Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
Step 1:
Add the water, avocado, cacao powder, pitted Medjool dates (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and peanut butter to a high-speed blender. Blend until the dates are totally broken down, and the mixture looks like a chocolate avocado pudding.
Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula, if needed, to help everything blend smoothly.
Note: If you don’t have a high-speed blender, skip the dates and sweeten this smoothie with maple syrup instead. It will be much smoother that way!
Step 2:
Once the smoothie looks smooth, add in a large handful of ice cubes, and blend again. This will give the smoothie a slushy texture and mask the pudding-like consistency of the avocado.
Keep in mind that the more ice you add, the more diluted the flavor will be, so don’t add too much. Taste the smoothie and adjust the flavor to your liking; then, this healthy chocolate smoothie is ready to serve right away.
Storage Tips
It’s best to drink smoothies immediately for the best texture and flavor. It won’t taste as fresh if you store it in the fridge overnight, but you can pour it into a popsicle mold and freeze it for a sweet treat later.
Luckily, the chocolate here will mask any brown color from the avocado, which could turn brown when stored. If you have extra avocado to use up, turn it into Avocado Fudgsicles!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup water
- 4 Medjool dates , pitted (or 2 T maple syrup)
- ¼ avocado
- 1 heaping tablespoon cacao powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (optional)
- 1 heaping cup ice cubes
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, combine the water, dates, avocado, cacao powder, vanilla, and peanut butter, if using, and blend until very smooth. Taste the pudding-like mixture to make sure there's enough sweetness and chocolate flavor to your liking, and adjust anything to your taste. (Keep in mind that the flavor will be diluted a bit more once you add the ice.)
- Add the ice and blend again, until the smoothie has more of a milkshake-like texture. You can add as much ice as needed to achieve the texture you want, but keep in mind that extra ice will dilute the chocolate flavor. Serve right away.
Notes
Nutrition
Looking for more healthy smoothie recipes? Try my favorite Spinach Smoothie, Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie, or Apple Smoothie for more ideas.
If you try this Chocolate Avocado Smoothie recipe, please leave a comment and a star rating below to let me know how you like it.
Very yummy! I tossed in a handful of spinach and a scoop of protein powder.
Have been making this every day for a couple of weeks. So good! Sometimes I add a banana. Have been doing maple syrup instead of dates. May try the dates soon!
Great smoothie!! I used almond milk, instead of water, and added protein powder…delicious!!