Meet the creamiest chocolate smoothie you have ever had. The perfect snack or little treat to satisfy your chocolate craving.
OK… if you have never put avocado in your smoothie, you are in for a real treat with this Chocolate Avocado Date Smoothie. The creaminess of the avocado in a smoothie gives it the texture of a real deal milk shake while giving you a nice dose of healthy fats and amino acids. This is the kind of smoothie you will want to eat with a spoon. So rich, smooth, and velvety!
I shared my recipe for my Avocado Date Smoothie a while back. This is my updated version that has superfood raw cacao in it to add a rich chocolate flavor and an anti-oxidant boost. This smoothie may taste like ice cream, but it’s actually LOADED with nutrient-dense goodness to keep you full and satisfied for hours.
This has been my go-to while I power out work on the blog while Little One is in school. Four hours goes by in a blink, and many days I have hours and hours of recipes testing, photography, editing, and clean up to do. Nothing like a little creamy chocolate goodness to fuel my work day.
I use either full fat coconut milk or my homemade coconut milk for this recipe. Feel free to use any milk that makes you happy. Homemade nut milk works well too. I use raw cacao powder because it’s loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. You can use unsweetened cocoa powder as well.
Enjoy!
xo,
Katja
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PinIngredients
- 1 banana, fresh or frozen
- 1 and 1/2 cups full fat coconut milk (like this) OR homemade coconut milk (recipe HERE)
- 2 dates, pitted
- ½ large avocado, peeled
- 2–3 tbsp raw cacao (like this) OR unsweetened cocoa
- OPTIONAL:
- 3–4 cubes of ice, if you like a colder smoothie
- cacao nibs (like these) and banana slices for garnish
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in blender.
- Process until creamy smooth.
- Garnish with cacao nibs and banana slices, if desired. Enjoy! (You are going to want a spoon to eat this with!)
Notes
**I use either full fat coconut milk or my homemade coconut milk for this recipe. Feel free to use any milk that makes you happy. Homemade nut milk works well too.
**I use raw cacao powder because it’s loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. You can use unsweetened cocoa powder as well.
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Renee Kohley says
March 6, 2017 at 11:21 amOh fun! I can tell I’m going to need a snack this afternoon and I think this is it! Thank you!
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Katja Heino says
March 6, 2017 at 3:16 pmYay! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
March 6, 2017 at 8:32 pmYes please!!! This looks so good! I wish I had it right now as I wind down for the night. I love those dates in there too, they’re one of my favorite foods.
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Donna says
March 6, 2017 at 11:35 pmA fantastically healthy alternative for a family favorite choc milkshake!
Katja Heino says
March 12, 2017 at 7:37 pmTotally!!
Georgina Young says
March 7, 2017 at 6:33 amAvocados? Dates? Cacao? Ummmm yes pleeease Katja! Love it 🙂
Katja Heino says
March 12, 2017 at 7:37 pmRight?!? I’m all about it too!
Michele Spring says
March 7, 2017 at 4:57 pmThis looks so creamy and delicious! I love how it is full of healthy fat and I’d totally feel good about serving this to my kids as an after school snack (with one for me of course too).
Katja Heino says
March 12, 2017 at 7:32 pmYes, one for mama too!!
Mark says
March 8, 2017 at 7:20 amThat looks amazing, dates are such a winner in smoothies – delicious!
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Katja Heino says
March 12, 2017 at 7:31 pmThanks, Mark! Yeah, you can’t really go wrong with dates.
Stacey Crawford says
March 8, 2017 at 12:31 pmThis looks very creamy and yummy! The photos are lovely 🙂
Katja Heino says
March 12, 2017 at 7:30 pmThanks, Stacey!!
Jessica DeMay says
March 9, 2017 at 5:56 pmThis looks so perfectly creamy!! I love that it’s only sweetened with fruit and I’m sure it tastes amazing!
Katja Heino says
March 12, 2017 at 7:21 pmIt’s ridiculously amazing!! 🙂
ChihYu says
March 10, 2017 at 2:13 pmI can never say no to chocolate and avocado. Wow. You got a perfect combo here. YUM !!!
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Katja Heino says
March 12, 2017 at 7:21 pmMe, neither!!!
Cristina Curp says
March 10, 2017 at 2:14 pmI can just feel the silky texture of this smoothie, mouth is watering. yum!
Katja Heino says
March 12, 2017 at 7:20 pmI LOVE the texture!!
Amy says
March 10, 2017 at 8:08 pmLOVE the addition of avocado!!! Full of healthy fat!
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Katja Heino says
March 12, 2017 at 7:20 pmYes! The fat helps make it so much more filling.
vanessa woozley says
March 12, 2017 at 1:47 pmHow decadent this is to eat, I love love love!
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Katja Heino says
March 12, 2017 at 7:20 pmYes, decadent for sure!
Hannah Healy says
March 12, 2017 at 5:14 pmWOW! I want some of this in my belly now!
Katja Heino says
March 12, 2017 at 7:18 pmHi, Hannah! I wish I could come bring you one right now.
Carrie Forrest says
March 12, 2017 at 5:21 pmOh my! Who knew that chocolate and avocado could marry to make such a heavenly combination!
Katja Heino says
March 12, 2017 at 7:18 pmHA! It’s so good!
Taesha Butler (The Natural Nurturer) says
March 12, 2017 at 8:01 pmOh this looks like the perfect way to end my Sunday! And I love that this is sweetened with dates!
Kari Peters says
March 13, 2017 at 5:46 amI love decadent smoothies, and this one looks like a powerhouse of energy and nutrients as well!
★★★★★
Allison says
March 13, 2017 at 7:19 amUgh I LOVE how avocado just makes smoothies so much creamier! Great way to add a superfood while feeling like it’s “cheating.”
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Katja Heino says
March 15, 2017 at 12:06 pmIt totally feels like “cheating”. It’s like a chocolate milkshake!!
Becky Winkler says
March 13, 2017 at 9:49 amI love adding avo to smoothies! Definitely want to try adding cacao nibs, too.