Description
A decadent‑tasting yet nourishing smoothie blending avocado, banana, cocoa, peanut butter and almond milk—rich and creamy like dessert, but packed with healthy fats, fiber and protein.
Ingredients
- ½ medium avocado
- 1 medium ripe frozen banana
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1½ cups (≈ 360 mL) unsweetened vanilla almond milk (adjust for consistency)
- 1½ tablespoons maple syrup (or sweetener to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender.
- Blend on high for 2‑4 minutes until ultra smooth and creamy. If too thick, add a splash more almond milk; if too thin, reduce liquid.
- Pour into a glass or two and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For extra protein, add a scoop of protein powder or Greek yogurt.
- Add a handful of spinach or kale for a “green” version—flavor is still mostly chocolate‑peanut‑butter. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter for a nut‑free version.
- Use oat milk, soy milk or dairy milk instead of almond milk depending on preference.
- Freeze the banana ahead of time for a thicker, milkshake‑like texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: approx. 300‑350 kcal
- Sugar: 8‑15 g (from banana & maple syrup)
- Sodium: approx. 120 mg
- Fat: 15‑20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2‑4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12‑16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30‑40 g
- Fiber: 8‑10 g
- Protein: 6‑10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
