Description
This Chocolate Avocado Smoothie is a literal dream in a glass, combining the buttery smoothness of perfectly ripe avocado with the intense, aromatic punch of raw cacao. It offers a luscious texture and a deep flavor profile, making it a delightful and nutritious treat for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
1/2 medium Ripe Avocado
2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1.5 cups Unsweetened Almond or Coconut Milk
1–2 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup or Raw Honey
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Small pinch Sea Salt
1/2 cup Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Slice the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into your blender container
- Pour in your chilled almond milk and add the vanilla extract
- Measure out the cocoa powder and pour it on top of the liquid, then add your maple syrup or honey
- Add a tiny pinch of sea salt
- Blend on low, then increase to high for at least 45-60 seconds until completely smooth
- Add the ice cubes and blend for another 20 seconds until frosty
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed
- Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately
Notes
For a thicker texture, use frozen avocado.
For a low-sugar option, replace sweeteners with monk fruit or erythritol.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg