Description
This creamy Avocado Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie is a nutritious and delicious blend that combines the rich flavors of avocado, peanut butter, and cocoa powder with the natural sweetness of banana and a touch of maple syrup. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a healthy snack, this smoothie is packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein to keep you energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado (peeled and pitted)
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and pit the ripe avocado and peel the banana. Measure out peanut butter, cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup or honey if using, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to have everything ready for blending.
- Blend Mixture: Add the avocado, peanut butter, cocoa powder, banana, almond milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more maple syrup or honey, then blend briefly again to incorporate any additions.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately for best freshness and texture.
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, use a frozen banana or add more ice cubes before blending.
- To increase protein content, add a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder during blending.
