If you love rich dessert-style smoothies but don’t want banana in the mix, this chocolate date smoothie is for you. Medjool dates bring natural caramel-like sweetness, avocado makes it silky and thick, and cocoa gives it that deep chocolate flavor you crave. Almond milk keeps it light enough to sip while still feeling like a treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon cacao nibs
- 1/2 cup ice
How To Make It
- Add the almond milk, pitted Medjool dates, avocado, cocoa powder, peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and cacao nibs to a blender.
- Add the ice on top.
- Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust. If you want it sweeter, add one more date. If it’s too thick, add a splash of almond milk.
- Pour into a glass and sprinkle a few extra cacao nibs on top if you like a little crunch.
Tips
- Soak the dates in warm water for 5 minutes if they feel firm. This helps them blend easier.
- Use ripe avocado for the creamiest texture without any grassy taste.
- For a colder, thicker smoothie, freeze the avocado chunks or use more ice.
- Swap peanut butter for almond butter or sunflower seed butter if you prefer.
- Drink it right away while it’s thick, cold, and extra smooth.
Whip this up whenever you want something that tastes like a chocolate shake but keeps things simple and wholesome.