CHOCOLATE AVOCADO PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
A creamy, nutrient-dense breakfast or post-workout shake that’s ready in 5 minutes
KEY INFO:
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 1 large or 2 small
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary: Gluten-free, Dairy-free option, Vegan option, Keto-friendly option
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
- High-speed blender (or regular blender)
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 medium ripe avocado (about 150g)
- 1-2 scoops (30-60g) chocolate protein powder
- 1¼ cups (300ml) unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1-2 tablespoons (15-30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons sweetener of choice (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 4-5 ice cubes
Optional add-ins:
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon cacao nibs
- ½ frozen banana for extra sweetness
METHOD:
- Cut and scoop out avocado flesh, checking for ripeness (should be soft but not brown)
- Add milk and ice to blender first
- Add remaining ingredients in this order:
- Avocado
- Protein powder
- Cocoa powder
- Vanilla
- Salt
- Sweetener (if using)
- Blend on high for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth
- Check consistency – should be thick but pourable
Add more milk if too thick, more ice if too thin
CRUCIAL TIPS:
- Use a perfectly ripe avocado – no brown spots
- Add liquid first to prevent powder sticking to blender bottom
- Blend until completely smooth – no green specs should be visible
- Taste before adding sweetener – protein powder sweetness varies
STORAGE:
- Best consumed immediately
- Can refrigerate up to 24 hours in airtight container
- Will thicken when stored – thin with extra milk if needed
COMMON MISTAKES:
- Using overripe avocado (creates bitter taste)
- Adding too much liquid at once
- Not blending long enough
- Adding sweetener before tasting
VARIATIONS:
- Keto: Use sugar-free sweetener and low-carb protein powder
- Vegan: Choose plant-based protein and milk
- Extra Protein: Add collagen peptides
- Green Version: Add handful of spinach (won’t affect taste)
