Looking for a creamy, delicious chocolate smoothie recipe that doesn’t over-do it on sugar? My healthy Chocolate Avocado Smoothie is uber creamy, thick and delicious without going overboard on sugar and calories. The perfect post-workout recovery drink, quick breakfast or healthy snack to satisfy your chocolate craving!
Are you a chocolate lover that could use a healthier chocolate smoothie recipe? This chocolate avocado smoothie is the perfect option to satisfy your chocolate cravings while providing you a good amount of protein, fiber and nutrition.
Made with 7 simple ingredients, this chocolate protein smoothie is a great choice for a quick blend-and-go breakfast, a satisfying post-workout recovery drink or even a healthy dessert or snack.
What do I need to make a chocolate smoothie?
Here’s a quick-reference check list of the ingredients you’ll need to make this chocolate avocado smoothie:
- Unsweetened Almond Milk – feel free to use your preferred dairy or plant-based milk.
- Plain Greek Yogurt – Fage 2% or 5% plain Greek yogurt is my go-to Greek yogurt that I use in dozens of recipes!
- Frozen Banana – I freeze my own, but you can also purchase frozen bananas in the frozen foods section.
- Avocado – fresh or frozen chunks
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Chocolate Protein Powder
- Granular Monk Fruit or Stevia Sweetener – I like both Whole Earth and Lakanto granular sweeteners.
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post for the recipe. Thanks!
How do I make a chocolate smoothie?
- First, you’ll need a blender. To your blender jar, add all of the ingredients; milk, yogurt, avocado, banana, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, and sweetener.
- Cover with blender lid, and blend for 45-60 seconds or until all of the frozen ingredients are completely combined.
Pro-Tip: Add your most liquid ingredients first. For this smoothie recipe, the milk and yogurt are best added to the bottom of the jar. Adding the liquid first helps the viscosity of the blades of the blender and helps break down the frozen ingredients most efficiently.
I wrote the book on smoothies…literally!
Yes, that’s right! I’m the author, photographer and creator of The Protein Smoothie Bible cookbook.
It offers simple, 5-minute smoothie recipes that are perfect for quick, healthy breakfasts, snacks, or post-workout recovery.
I’ve even got a chapter all for kids! That’s right! Simple, easy, kid-friendly smoothie recipes that will get your kids and grandkids excited about making healthy food.
Once all of the ingredients have been completely blended, you’ll notice the extreme creaminess this chocolate smoothie. The addition of avocado really helps thicken the smoothie – it’s very similar to a rich, thick chocolate milkshake or even chocolate mousse.
Once blended, pour your smoothie into your favorite glass and enjoy right away while cold.
Are you a chocolate lover? Check out some of my other healthier chocolate snacks and treats:
- Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
- Black Bean Brownies
- Sugar Free Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
- Double Chocolate Protein Balls
- Chocolate Protein Pudding
- Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse
Topping options for your chocolate smoothie recipe:
- Cacao nibs
- Sliced almonds
- Chocolate chunks – I especially love Lily’s No Sugar Added Chocolate
- Sliced bananas
- Unsweetened Flake Coconut
Any or all of these toppings would make the perfect smoothie bowl. This chocolate avocado smoothie is thick enough to eat with a spoon, making it perfect as a smoothie bowl option.
If you love smoothie bowls, check out my Raspberry Almond Smoothie Bowl at Real Housemoms, my Cherry Smoothie, Coconut Smoothie, Strawberry Cottage Cheese Smoothie recipe or my tutorial at Food.com for How to Make Smoothies.
Frequently asked questions about making a Chocolate Avocado Smoothie:
Avocado adds an excellent level of creaminess to any smoothie. It is also a great way to add healthy fats, along with Vitamins A, C, K, potassium and fiber to your smoothie.
Not really. Avocado has a very mild, neutral flavor. It adds a creamy texture and helps enhance the other flavors, like chocolate, citrus, berries or pineapple.
A half of a medium avocado or 1/2 cup of frozen avocado chunks is an ideal serving size for a smoothie.
Yes. Both banana and avocado will add excellent nutrients to a smoothie, be complimentary in flavor and will create the perfect smooth, creamy consistency.
Yes. Avocado is a great addition to a chocolate protein shake. It will had a thick, creamy consistency as well as add good fats, Vitamins C, K, potassium and fiber. Because of the good fat and fiber, avocado will help keep you fuller and more satiated, therefore less like to snack later.
If you loved this chocolate smoothie, check out some of my other smoothie recipes:
Love chocolate for breakfast or as a snack? Check out my other healthy chocolate recipes:
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
- Chocolate Coconut Date Balls
- Healthy Chocolate Muffins
- Black Bean Brownies
- Peanut Butter Protein Bars
- Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
- No Bake Granola Bars
- Double Chocolate Protein Balls
- 4-Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies
- Sugar Free Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
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Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
Equipment
- blender I use and love my Blendtec Designer Series Blender
- Smoothie Tumbler These smoothie tumblers are fantastic for taking your smoothie on-the-go!
Ingredients
- 1 c. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt 2% or 5% is ideal
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 fresh avocado or 1/2 c. frozen avocado chunks
- 1 chocolate protein powder 1 oz. scoop
- 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 tsp. granular monk fruit sweetener like Lakanto or Whole Earth
Instructions
- To a blender jar, add the milk, yogurt, banana, avocado, protein powder, cocoa powder and sweetener. For best blending results, add your liquid ingredients first, as this will help the viscosity of the blades in blending through the frozen ingredients.
- Blend for 45-60 seconds or until the smoothie is completely smooth and the frozen ingredients are completely incorporated.
- Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy right away while cold.
Notes
Nutrition
What an incredible looking milkshake! Love all of the chocolate you packed into it!
Oh yum!! Thanks for sharing on the “What’s for Dinner” link up!
This looks sinfully delicious! Stopping by from the Creative Corner Link-Up.
You had me at brownie! My go to dessert. Will have to try this! Visiting from Craftastic Monday.
This looks incredible and will be amazing for summertime! Thanks for linking up for the Best of the Blogosphere!
oh. my. goodness. this looks out of this world!!!!
Wow…this looks AMAZING!!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Share The Wealth Sunday! xoxo
Now this is a decadent milkshake! Brownie and chocolate ice cream is a real dream combination! I love it! – Love, Anna
A chocolate-lover’s dream for sure! How do you make that chocolate whipped cream?? It looks amazing.
What!! This is just a little insane, so I can’t wait to try it!! I’m a bit wowed! Thanks for sharing with us on Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
This sounds so good! I gotta try it soon!
I`m pinnin this. It looks so so delicious!
What an amazing milkshake. Yum!!
Thanks for sharing at Over The Moon Party.
Hugs,
Bev
This is shaping up to be a “break your healthy eating” kind of day and this is just what I need. Thank you!
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner link up!
This looks heavenly! Thanks for linkin’ up What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Chocolate is love! This looks yummy! Thank you for sharing it over at Food Friday! 😀