If you thought your smoothies were creamy before, just wait until you add a generous portion of avocado to the mix - SUPREME creaminess! I’m talking borderline frosty-that-you-order-from-Wendy's-kind-of-creamy.
Yes, that dreamy.
Avocados are brimming with fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin K , healthy fats and phytonutrients. They are referred to as nutritional power houses and can used as a healthy substitute for meat in vegetarian dishes. To reduce oxidation (browning) of an already-sliced avocado, sprinkle lemon juice on the exposed flesh and refrigerate in either a Tupperware container or plastic bag.
I love adding avocado to salads, eggs and now especially to smoothies. The combination of cinnamon and chocolate in this smoothie made it taste similar to a Mexican chocolate bar..
Don't even get me started on those pieces of heaven.
I enjoyed this smoothie for breakfast, however I could easily enjoy it just as much for dessert. If going the dessert route, I'd probably add a tad more Greek yogurt to the mix (to make it even thicker) and serve it in a bowl topped with a few a handful of dark chocolate chips.
Move over Wendy's, there's a new sheriff in town 😉
Chocolate Avocado Protein Smoothie
Serves one 12-16 ounce smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ ripe avocado (I used Hass)
- 2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 3 tablespoon 0% fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoon Stevia - adjust for desired sweetness
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 and ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½-3/4 cup ice
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Garnish with a pinch of cinnamon and slice of avocado. Enjoy!
Nutrition facts per smoothie (may vary slightly depending on your brand of protein powder)
Calories 310; Total Fat: 16 gm; Saturated Fat: 1.9 gm; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 250 mg; Carbohydrates: 15.5 gm; Fiber: 8 gm; Sugar: 4 gm; Protein: 27 gm
Hungry Heather
Thank you for sharing. I just made this and it's awesome! I used a different chocolate protein powder (my husbands's Carnivor). Didn't need stevia- that cinnamon was just perfect! Mmmmm
Kim
Perfect Fit Protein Powder is pricey! You may want to check out Designer Whey. It's almost exactly the same nutritionally (Designer Whey has a little more protein), and I get it at Trader Joe's for like $10.
dishingouthealth
That's good to know! Thanks, Kim!
Brooke
You're the cutest 🙂 yum!!
dishingouthealth
Hehe cheers! 🙂
Jared
Did you know that avocados contain a complete protein too? You're protein smoothie's got LOTS of great protein! 😀 You can see that quailty of protein in avocados compared to a "complete protein" here: http://creationbasedhealth.com/2014/02/protein-in-avocado.html Thanks for this recipe -- it looks amazing!
dishingouthealth
Thanks for the link, Jared! Yes, I try to include enough protein and healthy fats so the smoothie is extra filling and packed with essential nutrients. Especially if its replacing a meal.
Sharon Gray
Very interesting combination - I am so glad I just stocked up on avocados!
dishingouthealth
I'm glad too! Haha enjoy
Katie Reynolds
You had me sold at Wendy's frosty!
dishingouthealth
Haha most excellent! As I would be 😉