Description
This Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie with Avocado is a rich, creamy blend of cocoa, frozen raspberries, avocado, and spinach that tastes like dessert while providing wholesome nutrition. Ready in just 5 minutes, it makes a satisfying breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups ripe cubed avocado, frozen
1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries
1 1/2 cups vanilla almond milk or milk of choice
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 large handfuls fresh spinach
1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or sweetener of choice
1 small frozen banana (optional)
Additional 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk as needed for thinning
Instructions
- Pour 1 1/4 cups of the milk into the bottom of a blender.
- Add the frozen avocado, frozen raspberries, cocoa powder, spinach, maple syrup if using, and the optional frozen banana.
- Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add an additional 1/4 to 1/2 cup of milk if a thinner consistency is desired and blend again.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup or preferred sweetener if needed, then blend briefly.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.
Notes
Omit the banana and increase the avocado for a lower-sugar version.
Substitute almond milk with oat, soy, coconut, or dairy milk as desired.
Add vanilla or chocolate protein powder for extra protein.
Blend in chia seeds or ground flaxseed for additional fiber.
Peanut butter or almond butter adds extra richness.
Honey, dates, or agave can replace maple syrup.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours and stir well before serving.
Freeze leftovers into popsicle molds or ice cube trays for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 14 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
