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Chocolate Avocado Date Smoothie (dairy free)

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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.

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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.

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Chocolate Avocado Date Smoothie (dairy free) -- www.savorylotus.com

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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Chocolate Avocado Date Smoothie

★★★★★ 5 from 8 reviews
  • Author: Katja from Savory Lotus
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
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Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Place all ingredients in blender.
  2. Process until creamy smooth.
  3. 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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Comments

  1. Renee Kohley says

    March 6, 2017 at 11:21 am

    Oh fun! I can tell I’m going to need a snack this afternoon and I think this is it! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      March 6, 2017 at 3:16 pm

      Yay! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    March 6, 2017 at 8:32 pm

    Yes 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.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Donna says

    March 6, 2017 at 11:35 pm

    A fantastically healthy alternative for a family favorite choc milkshake!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      March 12, 2017 at 7:37 pm

      Totally!!

      Reply
  4. Georgina Young says

    March 7, 2017 at 6:33 am

    Avocados? Dates? Cacao? Ummmm yes pleeease Katja! Love it 🙂

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      March 12, 2017 at 7:37 pm

      Right?!? I’m all about it too!

      Reply
  5. Michele Spring says

    March 7, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    This 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).

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      March 12, 2017 at 7:32 pm

      Yes, one for mama too!!

      Reply
  6. Mark says

    March 8, 2017 at 7:20 am

    That looks amazing, dates are such a winner in smoothies – delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      March 12, 2017 at 7:31 pm

      Thanks, Mark! Yeah, you can’t really go wrong with dates.

      Reply
  7. Stacey Crawford says

    March 8, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    This looks very creamy and yummy! The photos are lovely 🙂

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      March 12, 2017 at 7:30 pm

      Thanks, Stacey!!

      Reply
  8. Jessica DeMay says

    March 9, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    This looks so perfectly creamy!! I love that it’s only sweetened with fruit and I’m sure it tastes amazing!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      March 12, 2017 at 7:21 pm

      It’s ridiculously amazing!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. ChihYu says

    March 10, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    I can never say no to chocolate and avocado. Wow. You got a perfect combo here. YUM !!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      March 12, 2017 at 7:21 pm

      Me, neither!!!

      Reply
  10. Cristina Curp says

    March 10, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    I can just feel the silky texture of this smoothie, mouth is watering. yum!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      March 12, 2017 at 7:20 pm

      I LOVE the texture!!

      Reply
  11. Amy says

    March 10, 2017 at 8:08 pm

    LOVE the addition of avocado!!! Full of healthy fat!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      March 12, 2017 at 7:20 pm

      Yes! The fat helps make it so much more filling.

      Reply
  12. vanessa woozley says

    March 12, 2017 at 1:47 pm

    How decadent this is to eat, I love love love!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      March 12, 2017 at 7:20 pm

      Yes, decadent for sure!

      Reply
  13. Hannah Healy says

    March 12, 2017 at 5:14 pm

    WOW! I want some of this in my belly now!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      March 12, 2017 at 7:18 pm

      Hi, Hannah! I wish I could come bring you one right now.

      Reply
  14. Carrie Forrest says

    March 12, 2017 at 5:21 pm

    Oh my! Who knew that chocolate and avocado could marry to make such a heavenly combination!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      March 12, 2017 at 7:18 pm

      HA! It’s so good!

      Reply
  15. Taesha Butler (The Natural Nurturer) says

    March 12, 2017 at 8:01 pm

    Oh this looks like the perfect way to end my Sunday! And I love that this is sweetened with dates!

    Reply
  16. Kari Peters says

    March 13, 2017 at 5:46 am

    I love decadent smoothies, and this one looks like a powerhouse of energy and nutrients as well!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  17. Allison says

    March 13, 2017 at 7:19 am

    Ugh I LOVE how avocado just makes smoothies so much creamier! Great way to add a superfood while feeling like it’s “cheating.”

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      March 15, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      It totally feels like “cheating”. It’s like a chocolate milkshake!!

      Reply
  18. Becky Winkler says

    March 13, 2017 at 9:49 am

    I love adding avo to smoothies! Definitely want to try adding cacao nibs, too.

    Reply

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