This chocolate avocado smoothie with banana is made for days when you want something rich, cold, and spoon-thick without a complicated ingredient list. Ripe avocado gives the smoothie its velvety texture, banana brings natural sweetness, cocoa makes it taste dessert-inspired, and Greek yogurt adds a tangy creamy boost. A spoonful of peanut butter rounds everything out with a nutty flavor that makes this smoothie feel extra satisfying for breakfast, snack time, or an easy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1 medium ripe banana, frozen if possible
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice, if using a fresh banana
- Pinch of salt
How To Make It
Add the milk to the blender first, then add the Greek yogurt, avocado, banana, cocoa powder, peanut butter, vanilla, sweetener if using, salt, and ice. Blending the liquid first helps the blades move easily and keeps the cocoa from sticking to the bottom.
Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds, or until the smoothie looks completely creamy and chocolatey. If it is too thick, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it pours easily. If you want it thicker, add a few more ice cubes or use a frozen banana.
Taste before serving. Add a little more cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor, a drizzle more sweetener for a sweeter smoothie, or another spoonful of yogurt if you want extra tang and body. Pour into one large glass or two small glasses and enjoy right away while it is cold and fluffy.
Tips
- Use a ripe avocado that gives slightly when pressed. An underripe avocado can taste grassy and may not blend as smoothly.
- For the best texture, freeze the banana in slices ahead of time. It makes the smoothie colder and thicker without watering it down.
- Choose unsweetened cocoa powder so you can control the sweetness.
- If your peanut butter is salted, skip the pinch of salt or add it only after tasting.
- For a smoothie bowl, reduce the milk to 3/4 cup and top with sliced banana, granola, mini chocolate chips, or chopped peanuts.
- This smoothie is best fresh, but you can refrigerate leftovers in a covered jar for up to 24 hours. Shake or re-blend before drinking.
Blend it up and enjoy a creamy chocolate smoothie that feels fun and easy.