This Avocado Smoothie does not taste like avocado! It is creamy, sweet, nutritious and tasty.
I shared a banana avocado smoothie recipe, a while ago. While it is delicious, I wanted to share an avocado smoothie that takes the spotlight, allowing its unique flavor to shine.
Choosing a ripe avocado is essential for a creamy and delicious avocado smoothie. Look for avocados with a dark green to almost black color and gently squeeze them.
It should feel firm with a gentle give. If it is too firm then it is likely underripe; if it's mushy, then it may be overripe. Avoid avocados with soft spots or indentations, as these may be signs of bruising or overripeness.
💡 Did you know? Avocados can ripen after being picked. So, if you buy one that's still firm, you can let it ripen on the kitchen counter for a day or two. Placing it in a paper bag with a banana or apple can speed up the ripening process due to the ethylene gas these fruits produce.
If you are looking for more ways to use avocado in cooking, then check our avocado dinner rolls or avocado truffles recipe.
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Why you'll love this?
- Decadent without being overwhelmingly chocolatey.
- Single serving recipe, so there's no need to worry about avocadoes browning.
- 5 ingredient breakfast recipe
- Nutritious, filling and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.
- Avocado - Choose a well-ripened avocado without any brown spots.
- Milk - I like to use whole or skim milk to make the avocado smoothie thick and creamy, without any yogurt, as in all smoothie recipe without yogurt. You can use almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, or any other plant-based milk as a substitute for dairy.
- Cocoa powder - As with all cocoa powder recipes, use Dutch process cocoa powder for rich and neutral flavor.
- Honey - Feel free to use maple syrup as in cherry smoothie.
- Vanilla - A dash of vanilla extract elevates the taste.
Variations
- Add a banana like in date smoothie.
- Toss in leafy greens like spinach or kale like in spinach smoothie.
- Use coconut milk instead of regular milk for a tropical taste.
- Blend strawberries, blueberries or a mix.
How to make?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
- Slice an avocado around the pit, from top to bottom and then twist the halves to separate. Remove the pit and the scoop the flesh into a blender jar.
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Add milk, cocoa powder, honey and vanilla extract and blend until very smooth. Pour into a tall glass!
How to store?
This avocado smoothie recipe is designed for a single serving to eliminate any leftovers. However, if you're preparing a double batch, store the excess in a tightly sealed mason jar in the refrigerator.
Helpful tips
- Select a ripe avocado without any bruises or dark spots.
- Sweeten to taste.
- Use any high speed blender like Vitamix, Blendtec or NutriBullet.
Recipe FAQs
Certainly! You can use frozen avocado for a creamy texture without the need for ice. Simply freeze avocado chunks in zip lock bags and blend them directly from the freezer along with remaining ingredients.
Adding greens to your avocado smoothie is an excellent way to boost up the nutritive value, making it even more nourishing. It is important to note that you might need to increase the honey to compensate for the taste.
Avocado imparts a gentle and creamy texture due to its rich buttery taste. The avocado's flavor is subtle, which becomes unnoticeable when combined with other ingredients.
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Avocado Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ large avocado
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons honey, more if needed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
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