This decadent chocolate smoothie is actually a healthy drink packed with good stuff that will help you through the day.
Are you the type who likes to indulge? Are you passionate about rich creamy chocolate? This smoothie will seduce you and leave you wanting more… and you can have all you want, because it is good for you too! Don’t tell the kids, but this chocolate avocado smoothie is full of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats which will keep you gliding through the day.
Raw Cacao: A mega-source of magnesium, which builds strong bones. Raw cacao is also known for improving serotonin levels in the body, and leaving you “feeling good”. And since it is raw, you will not have the same highs and lows that other caffeinated chocolate products leave us with. 
Avocado: This stunning green fruit helps create the creamy, pudding texture of the smoothie while also giving our hearts a little extra love. Avocados are known to maintain good cholesterol levels while reducing bad cholesterol in the body, and as an added bonus, avocados are known to reduce body weight!
Swiss Chard: For those who still struggle with getting their dark leafy greens, here is a great way to get your daily dose. Swiss Chard is a great source of iron, vitamins A, C and K, and is also known as a blood sugar regulator…which means you will feel energized and stabilized through the day.
Almond Milk: A great alternative to animal derived milks, almond milk is a thick and satisfying beverage…and is protein packed!
So blend up these amazing ingredients and create your first of many deliciously addictive smoothies.
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Avocado Chocolate Smoothie
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Description
This decadent chocolate smoothie is secretly healthy!
Packed with good stuff to power your day.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) almond milk
- 1 handful fresh Swiss chard, chopped
- 0.25 ripe avocado
- 1 tbsp agave
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cups (237 ml) ice
- Raw cacao beans, chopped, or dark chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
- Pack chopped Swiss chard in the bottom of a blender and fill with almond milk to the 1 cup line. Blend starting on a low setting and increasing to the highest setting until well blended (about 80 seconds).
- Turn off the blender, add the remaining ingredients, and blend again starting on a low setting and working up to a higher setting (about 60 seconds).
- Add ice and blend for 40 seconds.
- Pour into a drinking glass and top with cacao beans or dark chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, use less almond milk or add more ice.
- If you don’t have agave, honey or maple syrup can be used as a substitute.
- Store leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute Swiss Chard with another leafy green?
Yes, you can substitute Swiss Chard with spinach or kale, but be aware that the flavor and nutritional profile may vary slightly.
What can I use instead of almond milk if I have a nut allergy?
If you have a nut allergy, you can use oat milk or soy milk as alternatives to almond milk in this smoothie.
How ripe should the avocado be for the best texture?
The avocado should be ripe but not overripe; it should yield slightly to pressure for a creamy texture in the smoothie.
Hi! Great looking smoothie – but wondering what brand if almond milk you use that it is ‘packed with protein’? All the ones I’ve looked at only have 1gm per cup, which is quite low. I’ve enjoyed using almond milk for its taste and creaminess, but frustrated by its lack of protein.
What a great smoothie, I love the ingredients you used and you used them in a smart way-this looks delicious
Thanks Tamara! It is a frequent indulgence of mine. Let me know if you try it out :)
haven’t had this looks healthy delicious
Thanks! I hope you enjoy it.
That’s a surprising list of ingredients!
Yes it is, but it goes together deliciously!