Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
This creamy and decadent Chocolate Avocado Smoothie is a nutritious and delicious treat. Packed with healthy fats from avocado and rich cocoa flavor, it’s a perfect way to indulge in a guilt-free dessert-like smoothie.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to your sweetness preference)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Ice cubes (optional, for a colder and thicker smoothie)
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
In a blender, combine the ripe avocado, banana, cocoa powder, unsweetened almond milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
If desired, add a few ice cubes to the blender to make the smoothie colder and thicker.
Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure everything is well incorporated.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness or cocoa flavor to your liking by adding more honey, maple syrup, or cocoa powder as needed.
Once you achieve the desired consistency and flavor, pour the Chocolate Avocado Smoothie into glasses.
If desired, garnish with chocolate shavings or a sprinkle of cocoa powder on top for an extra touch of indulgence.
Serve the smoothie immediately and enjoy the creamy, chocolatey goodness!
TIPS
For a vegan version, you can use agave nectar or another plant-based sweetener instead of honey.
Make sure to use a ripe avocado and banana for a smoother texture and better flavor.
If you prefer a thicker smoothie, you can add more ice cubes or use frozen banana chunks.
You can also add a scoop of protein powder to make the smoothie more filling and boost the protein content.
This smoothie is a great way to use up ripe avocados that might otherwise go to waste.
NUTRITION VALUE
- Calories: Around 250-300 calories
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 20-25 grams
- Protein: About 5-7 grams
- Fat: Around 15-20 grams
- Fiber: About 6-8 grams
