Vegan Chocolate Avocado Shake

Plant-Based | Gluten Free

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: ~1 large shake or 2 small servings

This is one of those quick blends we make when we want something chocolate but still filling. It comes together in a few minutes and has that thick, creamy texture without needing anything complicated. It works as a snack, quick breakfast, or even a simple dessert.

🌱 Why We Love It

• thick, creamy texture without dairy

• naturally sweet with simple ingredients

• comes together in minutes

• easy to adjust thickness and sweetness

• works as a snack, breakfast, or dessert

🥕 Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted

• 1 frozen ripe banana

• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)

• 1 tablespoon Dutch cocoa powder

• 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• pinch of salt

• ice cubes if needed

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Add avocado, banana, almond milk, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, and salt to a blender.

2. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

3. If using ice or if your banana is not frozen, add a few ice cubes and blend again until thick.

4. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.

5. Pour and serve right away.

🔥 Flavor Boost Tips

• add a small spoon of nut or seed butter for a richer flavor

• a sprinkle of cinnamon can warm up the chocolate flavor

• a tiny pinch of extra salt can help the chocolate stand out

📝 Recipe Notes

• use a fully ripe avocado for the smoothest texture

• frozen banana gives the best thickness, but ice works if needed

• add more milk for a thinner drink or less for a thicker, pudding-like texture

• blend long enough to fully smooth out the avocado

👶 Kid-Friendly Tips

• blend extra smooth so there is no avocado texture

• adjust sweetness slightly if needed for familiarity

• serve in a smaller cup or with a straw for easier drinking

• you can call it a chocolate shake to make it feel familiar

🧊 Meal Prep Tips

• best made fresh for the best texture

• you can pre-portion ingredients and freeze for quick blending later

• if storing briefly, stir or shake before drinking

🌮 Turn leftovers Into…

• a thicker smoothie bowl with toppings

• frozen pops for a dessert-style treat

• a pudding-like snack by chilling it

❤️ Final Note

This is one of those simple recipes that feels like a treat but still uses real, basic ingredients. Easy to make, easy to adjust, and easy to keep in rotation.

Recommended Ingredient

This is the cocoa powder we use for this shake. Anthony’s Dutch Cocoa Powder has a rich, smooth chocolate flavor that blends well without bitterness and gives a deeper chocolate taste.

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