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Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

August 8, 2019 by Monique 4 Comments

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This yummy chocolate avocado smoothie recipe is made with frozen avocado chunks, cacao powder, banana and almond milk. The frozen avocado makes it a super creamy smoothie, even though it’s dairy free, and super satisfying too.

Healthy chocolate avocado smoothie recipe - Nourish Every Day blog

I recently posted a Choc Chip Strawberry Cake recipe because strawberry season is totally peaking in Australia right now. Another fruit that seems to be going absolutely crazy are Australian avocados! The Hass variety are so cheap right now and they’re so damn delicious. Cannot. Stop. Purchasing.

However, occasionally I accidentally get ahead of myself in the avocado-purchasing game, and end up with some extra ripe avocado that’s about to go bad (which, even though avocado pretty cheap right now, feels like a serious crime). So I’ve been experimenting with freezing it.

And putting it in this delicious Chocolate Avocado Smoothie recipe!

Healthy chocolate avocado smoothie recipe - Nourish Every Day blog

How to freeze avocado

So it turns out, yes you can freeze avocado. I chose to cut mine into chunks that could be used in a smoothie really easily, but I can see that it would be also useful to store it mashed (maybe in a large-sized ice cube tray?). If you choose to store it in chunks, the method I followed was:

  • Line a small tray with baking paper;
  • Peel and chop avocado pieces;
  • Lay on tray and pop tray in freezer until the pieces are firm;
  • Transfer pieces to a zip lock bag or freezer safe storage container.

I follow the same method for freezing fruit!

If you’re going to mash the avocado first and store it that way, most websites I looked up (yes, I researched how to freeze avocado!) recommend adding a squeeze of lemon juice to the mash before freezing, to stop it browning too much when it is thawed. I guess you could coat the chunks too but I didn’t!

Healthy chocolate avocado smoothie recipe - Nourish Every Day blog

I did try thawing some of the avocado chunks and mashing them to use on toast as well. The consistency wasn’t as good as a fresh avocado, but in a pinch I could put up with it. If it’s just for you and you need a bit for a sandwich or a salad topping then I’d totally do it again, but maybe not for a dinner party…

Anyway let’s get back to this Chocolate Avocado Smoothie. It’s made with frozen avocado, frozen banana, cacao, chia seeds (or ground flaxseed), almond milk and a medjool date. Optional add-ins are some protein powder, and maybe a little peanut or almond butter if you love nut butter in smoothies but I think the avocado makes it rich enough.

The medjool date gives this smoothie the best sweet caramel-ish flavour, but if you don’t have any then a touch of honey or maple syrup would be perfect. If you find the smoothie too sweet leave it out, but I kind of love it in this recipe. It just works so well with the cacao!

Healthy chocolate avocado smoothie recipe - Nourish Every Day blog

If you were making this for little ones and didn’t want to give them cacao powder, a non-caffeinated substitute is carob powder. Carob is a bit sweeter than cacao so you could experiment with leaving the medjool date out then.

However you choose to make this Chocolate Avocado Smoothie I think it’s going to be a winner! If you make it don’t forget to take a snap and tag me @nourish_everyday on Instagram!

Healthy chocolate avocado smoothie recipe - Nourish Every Day blog
Healthy chocolate avocado smoothie recipe - Nourish Every Day blog

Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

This yummy chocolate avocado smoothie recipe is made with frozen avocado chunks, cacao powder, banana and almond milk. The frozen avocado makes it a super creamy smoothie, even though it’s dairy free, and super satisfying too.
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Course: Smoothies and Drinks
Cuisine: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, grain free, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 smoothie
Calories: 312kcal

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

SMOOTHIE

  • 1/3 avocado (frozen)
  • 1/2 banana (frozen)
  • 1 medjool date
  • 1 tbsp cacao powder
  • 2 tsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed
  • 1 cup almond milk or other milk of choice
  • 1 handful ice cubes

OPTIONAL

  • 2 tbsp protein powder – I recommend vanilla or unflavoured
  • cacao nibs for topping

Instructions

  • Place all of the smoothie ingredients into a blender and process until silky smooth. You can also add a scoop of protein powder into the mix. Top with cacao nibs.

Notes

*The medjool date gives this smoothie the best sweet caramel-ish flavour, however if you don’t have any on hand then a touch of honey or maple syrup would be perfect. If you find the smoothie too sweet leave it out.
*If you are making this for children and don’t want to use cacao powder, a non-caffeinated substitute is carob powder. Carob is a bit sweeter than cacao so you could experiment with leaving the medjool date out then.
*You could also add 2 teaspoons of nut butter to this smoothie if desired though I think the avocado makes it quite creamy already, but you do you!
Have you made this recipe?I love seeing your creations! Take a photo and then tag me @nourish.everyday on Instagram!

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 16g (25%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Sodium: 333mg (14%) | Potassium: 786mg (22%) | Fiber: 13g (54%) | Sugar: 24g (27%) | Vitamin A: 98IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 12mg (15%) | Calcium: 366mg (37%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Filed Under: Breakfast, Recipe, Smoothies and Drinks, Snacks and Bites Tagged With: avocado, breakfast, cacao, chocolate, drinks, healthy snacks, smoothie, snacks

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  1. ADRIANA P

    August 17, 2020 at 6:33 am

    Hi,
    just want to know how many servings are we preparing with those measures?

    Reply
    • Monique

      August 17, 2020 at 11:07 am

      Hi Adriana, it’s for one smoothie πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. lili

    September 2, 2019 at 10:07 pm

    Hello (from France)

    Is it possibile to do it with fresh avvocado and fresh banana?

    thank you

    Reply
    • Monique

      September 26, 2019 at 1:12 pm

      Hi Lili, I think that would be fine, I would just add some ice so the smoothie is cold and creamy πŸ™‚

      Reply

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