This smoothie is not only incredibly creamy and chocolatey but also loaded with nutrients. Avocado adds healthy fats and gives the smoothie its luxurious texture, while banana adds natural sweetness. Cocoa powder provides that rich chocolate flavor without any added sugar. Plus, it’s vegan, dairy-free, and perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even as a dessert!
Recipe Details:
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk of your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (optional)
Equipment/Utensils:
- Blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
Preparation Steps:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Peel and pit the avocado.
- Peel the banana.
- Blend the Ingredients:
- In a blender, combine the avocado, banana, cocoa powder, maple syrup or agave nectar, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
- If desired, add a handful of ice cubes for a colder, thicker smoothie.
- Blend Until Smooth:
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin B6: 23%
- Vitamin C: 19%
- Calcium: 7%
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 20%
Vegan Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
This smoothie is not only incredibly creamy and chocolatey but also loaded with nutrients. Avocado adds healthy fats and gives the smoothie its luxurious texture, while banana adds natural sweetness. Cocoa powder provides that rich chocolate flavor without any added sugar. Plus, it's vegan, dairy-free, and perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even as a dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 cup almond milk or any plant-based milk of your choice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes optional
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Peel and pit the avocado.
- Peel the banana.
Blend the Ingredients:
- In a blender, combine the avocado, banana, cocoa powder, maple syrup or agave nectar, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
- If desired, add a handful of ice cubes for a colder, thicker smoothie.
Blend Until Smooth:
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin B6: 23%
- Vitamin C: 19%
- Calcium: 7%
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 20%
