5-Minute Chocolate Avocado Smoothie (Vegan Option)
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5-Minute Chocolate Avocado Smoothie (Vegan Option)
Description
The 5-Minute Chocolate Avocado Smoothie uses ripe avocado and frozen banana as the creamy base, combined with unsweetened cocoa powder for chocolate flavor and honey for sweetness. The frozen banana also chills the drink, producing a thick texture similar to a milkshake. Adding milk or a plant-based milk alternative helps achieve the desired smoothie consistency. Blending these ingredients yields a smooth, dense smoothie with a balance of fruity and chocolate notes and a creamy mouthfeel derived from the avocado.
This smoothie is best enjoyed fresh and can serve as a nutritious snack or light breakfast. It marries the richness of avocado with the natural sweetness of fruit and honey without artificial additives.
Adjusting the amount of milk changes the thickness to preference. For a banana-free variant, canned coconut milk can replace the banana as per the notes, slightly altering flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- ½ avocado
- 1 banana previously sliced and frozen
- 1 Tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 Tbsp honey 15 g
- ½ to 1 cup milk or dairy-free alternative
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth, adding more milk as necessary to reach your desired consistency.
Notes
- Use frozen banana slices for a thicker, colder smoothie texture.
- Adjust milk quantity to achieve preferred smoothie consistency.
- For a banana-free smoothie option, substitute ¼ cup canned coconut milk.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2smoothies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1smoothie | |
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 30.9g | 10% |
| Protein | 4.2g | 8% |
| Fat | 11.6g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 537mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 23% |
| Sugar | 18.9g | 38% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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