Chocolate Smoothie
This silky and smooth chocolate smoothie with avocado is a sweet way to start the day. It's super creamy and delicious, and the yogurt base is so thick, you might feel like you're having a milkshake for breakfast!
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Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
A fruity breakfast smoothie or green avocado spinach smoothie has it's place, but sometimes I'm just in the mood for something that resembles a dessert.
And while I love a good chocolate banana smoothie, this smoothie recipe with avocado is a game changer for people who aren't a fan of bananas! You still get a lovely creamy texture, no banana flavor, and good health benefits from avocado.
Anyone with a sweet tooth is going to love this drink. And who doesn't want chocolate for breakfast?
Why You'll Love this Recipe
This chocolate avocado smoothie is made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients making it a great way to start the day.
You can customize it to your liking with the addition of berries, your favorite protein powder or chia seeds.
The avocado makes this smoothie so silky, like a chocolate frosty except that you can enjoy it any time of day. Make it for breakfast, a quick snack or even as a healthy dessert.
Ingredients
I like to use unsweetened plain coconut yogurt. Any unsweetened dairy or non-dairy yogurt will work, Greek yogurt is great because it adds extra protein and gives the drink a thicker consistency. If you have to use sweetened yogurt, I suggest skipping the maple syrup.
I prefer unsweetened almond milk, but any dairy milk or non-dairy milk will work great.
All of the chocolate flavor comes from unsweetened cocoa powder. Make sure you don't accidentally get hot cocoa mix! You can always deepen the flavor by adding some chocolate chips on top.
Many smoothies are sweetened with banana or other sweet fruit, but this smoothie with avocado uses a little maple syrup. Use your favorite sweetener, such as honey, agave or stevia.
Variations
You can add a scoop of collagen peptides or your favorite protein powder. Chia seeds, hemp seeds or flax seeds are all great additions.
Adding nut butters like creamy peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter will make a delicious chocolate peanut butter smoothie.
When I need an extra kick of caffeine, sometimes I will add a scoop of espresso powder or a little bit of coffee instead of milk. Who can resist a thick chocolate mocha?
How to Make a Chocolate Smoothie
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- Get out your blender and add all of the ingredients to the pitcher.
- Now just give it a whirl! Taste your smoothie and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
- To serve, pour the smoothie into two tall glasses, add straws and garnish the top with mini chocolate chips and/or raspberries.
Madison's Tips for Success:
I've tested and have successfully made this chocolate smoothie recipe with avocado many times. Use these tips to ensure that it turns out perfectly for you, too!
- If the smoothie is too thick, just add a splash of milk to thin it out.
- To thicken a smoothie that's too runny, add more ice or yogurt until it's as thick as you want it.
- There aren't any frozen ingredients in this smoothie, but if the ice cubes get stuck while blending, use a spoon or spatula to loosen them, then re-run the blender.
Storing and Freezing
I have a whole post about how to store leftover smoothie, but here's a quick summary:
- Freezer: You can pour your smoothie into ice cube trays or popsicle molds and freeze it. Then let it thaw, or add it to a blender with milk and drink up! Alternatively, you can do the same by freezing your smoothie in Ziplock bags and laying them flat in the freezer.
- Fridge: Store leftover smoothie in mason jars, or another airtight container, and give it a good shake when you're ready to drink it.
- Freeze ingredients: If you're a fan of a fresh smoothie, you can still make things easier on yourself by freezing the ingredients for your smoothies. Measure out the ingredients for your smoothie, place them in zip-top bags or ice cube trays, and they're ready to pop in the blender as needed!
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Chocolate Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain unsweetened yogurt or plain Greek yogurt
- ⅔ cup milk any dairy or non-dairy milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup add up to 1 tablespoon more for extra sweetness
- 1 avocado peel and pit removed
- 1 cup ice
- 4 raspberries optional
- 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients (1 cup plain unsweetened yogurt, ⅔ cup milk, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 avocado, and 1 cup ice) in the blender.
- Pulse until smooth.
- Pour into two glasses and top with 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips and 4 raspberries, if desired!
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