Craving something rich, chocolatey, and utterly decadent without breaking your keto goals? This Chocolate Avocado Smoothie is your answer! It uses the magic of ripe avocado to create an unbelievably creamy, thick texture that feels like a dessert, but it’s packed with healthy fats and nutrients. With a boost from peanut butter and cocoa, it’s the perfect guilt-free breakfast, snack, or post-workout refuel that will keep you satisfied for hours.
Ingredients
• 1 large ripe avocado
• 1 tbsp / 16g natural peanut butter
• ½ cup / 120ml unsweetened almond milk, plus more if needed
• ½ tsp / 2.5ml vanilla extract
• 1-2 tbsp powdered erythritol or stevia blend, to taste
• 1 tbsp / 5g unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 scoop MCT oil powder (optional)
Instructions
1. Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh directly into a high-speed blender.
2. Add the peanut butter, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, MCT oil powder (if using), and 1 tablespoon of your preferred sweetener.
3. Pour in half of the almond milk and blend on high for 30-60 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
4. Check the consistency. If it’s too thick for your liking, add more almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until you reach the perfect texture.
5. Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener if desired. Blend one last time to combine, then pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Nutritional Information
• Serving Size: 1
• Calories: 190
• Net Carbs: 2g
• Fat: 13g
• Protein: 2g
Pro Tips
• For a thicker, frostier, milkshake-like texture, use a frozen avocado. Simply peel, pit, and chop the avocado before freezing it in a single layer.
• A tiny pinch of sea salt will amplify the chocolate flavor and balance the sweetness of the smoothie.
• Turn this into a complete meal replacement by adding a scoop of your favorite low-carb chocolate or vanilla protein powder.
• If you don’t have MCT oil powder, you can use 1 teaspoon of liquid MCT oil or coconut oil for a similar boost in healthy fats.
FAQ
Q: Can you taste the avocado in this chocolate smoothie
A: No, you can’t taste the avocado. The rich flavors of the unsweetened cocoa powder and natural peanut butter completely mask the avocado, which is used to create an unbelievably creamy and thick texture while adding healthy fats.
Q: How can I make this smoothie thicker
A: For a thicker, frostier, milkshake-like texture, use a frozen avocado. Simply peel, pit, and chop the avocado before freezing. You can also start with less almond milk and add it slowly until you reach your desired consistency.
Q: Can I add protein to this keto smoothie
A: Yes, you can easily turn this into a meal replacement by adding a scoop of your favorite low-carb chocolate or vanilla protein powder. This will boost the protein content, making it an excellent post-workout refuel.
Q: What can I use instead of MCT oil powder
A: If you don’t have MCT oil powder, you can substitute it with 1 teaspoon of liquid MCT oil or coconut oil to get a similar boost of healthy fats.
