Avocado chocolate peanut butter smoothie is a creamy, healthy drink that tastes like a decadent milkshake! Your tastebuds won't believe this is actually a healthy smoothie recipe!
My daughter and I are exactly the same when it comes to our morning rituals. We need to do the same thing every morning or else we are thrown off and cranky the rest of the day.
We are particularly picky about what we eat in the morning (remember when I told you I ate muesli and toast every day for years?). She will only eat cereal, yogurt, or a smoothie.
N goes wild for a good smoothie. She jumps ups and down and starts yelling all over the room when she hears we are going to have smoothies for breakfast. More often than not, she will have a bigger glass than I do! Really, I don't blame her.
Lately, I've been on a bit of a smoothie binge because I love how surprisingly filling they are and the infinite number of flavor combinations there are.
One of our favorite smoothies these days is my avocado chocolate peanut butter smoothie. I bought a bag of avocados just so we can have this smoothie every day.
I love that this smoothie is so incredibly thick and creamy. It's really like having a milkshake. Plus thanks to the avocado and peanut butter, you stay full and satiated for hours on end. I am talking, you won't even crave a mid-morning snack in a couple of hours.
The chocolate also helps with that satisfied feeling because I mean, hello, you are having chocolate first thing in the morning! Truly, this avocado chocolate peanut butter smoothie is a work of art. And many of you agree with tons of reviews on pinterest!
One note I will give is that the amount of pure maple syrup you use depends on how ripe your bananas are and the type of cocoa powder you use.
The darker the cocoa powder the more pure maple syrup you may need to balance it out. I also recommend giving the smoothie a minute for the flavors to really develop before you start sipping.
I mean, it's good right away, but I always notice the peanut butter and chocolate are a lot more balanced after you wait a minute.
What makes this avocado chocolate peanut butter smoothie amazing
- Healthy fats
- Protein
- Tastes like a milkshake
- Chocolate + Peanut Butter!
- Easy to make
Looking for more smoothies to start your morning? Try one of these!
Avocado Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
This creamy, thick avocado chocolate peanut butter smoothie taste just like a milkshake, but is totally guilt-free. It's a total win-win!
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium avocado
- 1 medium ripe frozen banana
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (more or less to desired consistency)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup (more or less to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but recommended)
Instructions
- Add everything into a blender and blend on high for about 2 - 4 minutes, or until smooth and creamy.
- Add more milk as necessary to reach your desired thickness.
Notes
Best if drunk immediately
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1/2 recipeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 314Total Fat: 19gSodium: 245mgCarbohydrates: 34gSugar: 16gProtein: 8g
Sarah | Broma Bakery says
I love filling breakfasts in the morning. But filling in the "wow, I'm so energized" way and not the "oh I feel bloated" way. Just bought some avocados and am going to have to try this recipe!
Amanda says
Yes, I hate feeling bloated or weighed down with my food, especially in the morning. This really helps with that, plus give me the feeling of indulgence in the morning so I'm less likely to eat that second or third cookie later in the day!
Sheri says
Hi Amanda,
How many calories are in an 8oz glass of this smoothie?
Amanda says
Hi Sheri, As I don't really work in nutrition and the calorie amounts depend on brands (namely in the milk you use), I can't give you an exact amount, but it is roughly 300 calories per serving
Kristina says
I am pretty much the same way with breakfast, at least during the week - I have oatmeal or a smoothie, that's pretty much it! I love to add avocado to smoothies, yours looks great!
Amanda says
It's just easier having a go-to breakfast, isn't it? I hope you get to try this smoothie one day!
Choclette says
I love a good smoothie for breakfast too. Chocolate and avocado is a good one, but I've not tried it with peanut butter yet.
Emily says
I just love how creamy avocado makes chocolate treats, this sounds so good!
Oana says
I recently dicovered the deliciousness of avocado and chocolate and I can only imagine how good this tastes with the addition of banana, peanut butter and milk. A smoothie that tastes like dessert, no doubt about that!
Amanda says
Yes, it does remind me of a dessert. it is so thick and creamy, it is like a healthy soft-serve ice cream!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
Absolutely can't wait to give these a try, Amanda - they look and sound amazing!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
Girl, I love how you can make chocolate and peanut butter healthy. Thank you, thank you!
Amanda says
I needed a way to enjoy my favorite flavor combo without feeling bad about it. Plus my jeans kind of hate me at the moment.
Christina @ Bake with Christina says
I always LOVE avocado in smoothies! It gives it such a thick and creamy texture!! And I love this recipe, looks SO yummy!! 🙂
Amanda says
It really does! I like my smoothies really thick, and this was more like a soft-serve ice cream than a smoothie because of the avocado.
shariq says
Living in East Africa and trying to gain weight on a vegan diet doesn't give me tons of options for food. Peanut butter and avocados are staples for me now and this is the perfect way to combine them! I double the recipe, add an extra cup of soy milk, and a bit of cinnamon, and take this to work with me to sip on throughout the day. Totally perfect! Thanks!
Amanda says
I'm so glad you like the smoothie! The addition of cinnamon must make it amazing!!!!
Jessica says
What substitutes would you recommend for the banana (I'm allergic to them 🙁 )
Amanda says
The bananas add both creaminess and sweetness, so you would need to replace both in the recipe. You can add more avocado (a whole one instead of half) and add more sweetener to the smoothie (the smoothie needs that sweetness because of the cocoa powder). I don't know how much extra agave you would need, so I would start with an extra tablespoon and taste as you add more to reach your desired sweetness. Let me know how it turns out!
Amanda says
I just had a thought, you could use dates in the smoothie as a sweetener, I am not sure how it acts in regard to creaminess!
farzana says
i tried he avocado chocolate smoothie and it was awesome!
JILL says
How many servings is this? Calories?
Amanda says
It is about 2 servings. You can enter in the ingredients on a site such as myfitnesspal.com to get the calories!
Kortnee says
Love this, hate feeling bloated and over full after eating and for me it is just easier to grab a smoothie while I'm at work, as a nurse it's hard to get a break. I'll drink it while I'm working and still able to get my breakfast without having to snack in between to keep myself full. Can't wait to try this recipe
Amanda says
This smoothie stays nice and creamy! It definitely will keep you full as well - I hope you enjoy it! Thank you for all you do as a nurse. Nurses are my favorite people!
Jac says
This recipe is amazing! I also cut back on the milk a wee bit when I want a decadent dessert! Thanks for sharing this!
Amanda says
I'm so glad you love it! It's one of my favorites too! It's such a perfect guilt free treat!
Kristi says
Fantastic, thank you for sharing the recipe! I love avocados and am trying to get back to daily smoothies. Satisfies the chocolate craving.
Jessica M Richard says
What is the serving size of this and nutritional info?
Amanda says
This gives you two servings. For nutritional information, I suggest using a calculator such as the one on myfitnesspal.com 🙂
Brooke says
This is the creamiest smoothie I've ever had! So light and creamy, chocolate and peanut butter still stand out perfectly! Love it!!
Amanda says
I'm so glad you like it!! It's seriously one of my favorites. Doesn't it taste like it should be bad for you? haha I am actually working on figuring out how to turn this into a healthy "ice cream" for summer, so be on the lookout for that!
Sophia says
How many servings does this recipe yield? Sounds awesome!
Amanda says
Two, but you'll want to have them both!
Sabina Siddiqi says
Wonderful! I just tried this smoothie it's fab. I added cinnamon & ginger and used coconut milk. It's also nice before adding the avocado more like a delicious chocolate milkshake. Great way to start the he day!
Amanda says
Cinnamon and ginger sound like an amazing addition to the smoothie - I will have to try it like that tomorrow morning! Thank you so much for taking the time to try my recipe and comment back with your review!
Kaaryn says
Delish! This is my second time making this so yummy smoothie. Super creamy, chocolatey, filling, and healthy. Thank you.
Amanda says
Thank you so much for trying the smoothie. I am so glad you like it!!!
Jess says
Can it be made-ahead/frozen?
Amanda says
In all honesty, I am not sure. I have never tried it before. You might be able to try to blend it with half the liquid, then freeze in ice cubes. When you are ready to drink it, add the remaining smoothie cubes and blend. (It might work if you make the smoothie in its entirety and blend without reserving any of the milk.) You can also try freezing the avocado (cut into small cubes) and peanut butter in dollops, then blending with almond milk, cocoa powder, and sweetener when you are ready. But again, I simply do not know! If you try it, please let me know how it turns out.
ross says
Good stuff. I substituted the maple syrup for a stevia packet and cut down the milk to 1 cup. The thick consistency is perfect for a morning smoothie that tastes like dessert.
Amanda says
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Christina H. says
I found it quite bitter, I had to add in extra syrup. Next time I think I'll cut down on the cocoa powder a bit, I bet that was the source of the bitterness. I'll definitely be trying it again though! 🙂
Anna says
This smoothie was amazing!! I substituted honey for syrup because it's what I had and it turned out just perfect. I also added chia and flax seeds and my kids never even knew. This thing is crazy undercover healthy! So excited and I'll be making this again and again!
SW says
How many servings is this?
Amanda says
Two generous servings - it can be quite filling!
LauraLee says
Is this recipe for 1 or 2 servings? Thanks
Amanda says
Two!
LauraLee says
Ha - that explains it!
Micki Hegan says
I've made this twice now. It's so good, keeps me full & satisfied until lunch. I have diabetes & it doesn't make me spike.
Amanda says
I am so glad to hear you enjoy it! My grandmom has diabetes, but I've not considered that in terms of this smoothie. I'll have to let her know!
Patty says
WOW!! Delicious, smooth and very creamy. The fact that it's also healthy makes it taste even better!!!
Amanda says
I'm so glad you enjoy it!!
Patty says
OOPS! Forgot to rate recipe....too bad 10 stars aren't available
Melissa says
I have a nut allergy...would this work without the peanut butter?
Amanda says
Ive never tried it this way, but I imagine it would work!
Rachelle says
I just made this and yum! I used a whole avocado and added extra pb and cocoa to compensate. I also used coconut milk because that’s what I had and stevia instead of syrup. I made it thicker and it’s like a pudding. It’s really good and my 1 year old loves it!
Amanda says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!!
Anna says
Yum. Nice smoothie recipe. Great healthier dessert alternative. Just pinned it !
Chastity says
Can you freeze the second serving for later?
Amanda says
I have not tried this, but you may be able to try freezing it in an ice cube tray and using a bit more almond milk to reblend!
Tamara says
This has so many of my favorite things! Thanks for the recipe.
Maria says
I made thia smoothie and it is so delicious. I am so happy that I found this recepie. The avocado makes it so creamy as if you are having dessert for breakfast but it is all healthy. I add some flax seeds to give it a little bit more fiber. It is amazing. I usually dont leave comments but I had to share my opinion on this smoothie. One lesson I learnt is that if the avocado is not really nice and ripe, it will leave a little bit of an after taste. I just added a little bit more maple syrup and it did the trick. I use almond milk instead of 2% milk. It is just so good.
Amanda says
Isn't it so good? There is nothing better than feeling like you are being super indulgent, but knowing that it is actually really good for you! Thank you so much for sharing your comments and your notes about less ripe avocados!
Amy says
Good lord. I've had actual ice cream milkshakes less decadent. I added in some peanut butter protein powder (1 or 2 tbs) and some vanilla hemp protein powder (1/2 of the big scoop it comes with) and didn't even taste the protein powder funkiness I usually do with every other smoothie I have. I'll definitely be making this again, though next time I hope to remember to freeze the banana - it was still good with fresh banana, but you need frozen for the full "milkshake" effect.
Sandra says
Is it possible to freeze half of the recipe for later!
Amanda Powell says
Apologies for the delay, but I am sure you can freeze in an ice cube tray and add a bit more milk to it when re-blending!
Shannon D Van Enger says
I was out of flax so I added in about a cup of spinach and a bit more almond milk... Amazing!
Amanda Powell says
I'm glad you enjoyed it!