Chocolate and Avocado Smoothie Recipe by Robin Runner

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Chocolate and Avocado Smoothie

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Author: Robin Runner, adapted from Eating Well
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2-3 1x

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Description

This sounds completely crazy, but these are actually incredibly good.

Ingredients

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1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted
2 cups (480 ml) of vanilla almond milk
3 tbsp (45 ml) of unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp (45 ml) of maple syrup or honey
2 tbsp (30 ml) of dark chocolate chips
1 tbsp (15 ml) of vanilla extract
14 ice cubes

Instructions

Into your blender or Vitamix, add all of the ingredients. Blend until creamy. This will have a thick, pudding like appearance. Pour slowly into your glasses. Top with a few chocolate chips. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Category: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 340

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will I taste the avocado in this smoothie?

Avocado has a neutral, creamy flavor that disappears behind 3 tbsp of cocoa powder, 3 tbsp of maple syrup, and 2 tbsp of dark chocolate chips. What the avocado contributes is a thick, pudding-like texture — the recipe calls out this consistency explicitly — rather than any fruity or vegetal taste.

Does the type of milk matter here?

The recipe specifically uses vanilla almond milk (2 cups), which adds a light sweetness and keeps the smoothie dairy-free. Using plain almond milk or regular milk will work, but vanilla almond milk layers in an extra note of flavor that complements the cocoa and chocolate chips.