Chocolate Raspberry Avocado Smoothie Recipe for Creamy Antioxidant Boost

This rich and creamy Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie with Avocado delivers chocolate flavor plus protein, veggies, and wholesome goodness. Ready in about 5 minutes and easily made without banana if you prefer. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Smoothies are an excellent way to pack fruits and vegetables into a drink that feels like a milkshake. This Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie with Avocado combines velvety avocado, bright raspberries, cocoa, and greens for a satisfying, nutrient-rich treat.

If you love smoothies, try rotating this one with a simple Blueberry Smoothie or a Peanut Butter Mocha Smoothie for a coffee-flavored option. Many people ask for banana-free smoothies, so this recipe was developed to be delicious with or without banana.

Ingredients and Substitutions:

• Frozen or fresh raspberries both work. Frozen raspberries make a thicker, colder smoothie—my preference for texture. You can also freeze fresh berries for later use.
• Frozen avocado cubes help create a creamy, chilled texture. Freezing ripe avocado in chunks makes blending easier and yields a thicker result.
• Swap chocolate protein powder for the cocoa powder if you want more protein. Use a flavor you enjoy—protein powders vary and will affect the taste.
• For extra chocolate intensity, use chocolate milk. Dairy-free chocolate beverages work well too if you want a non-dairy option.

How to make this recipe:

Texture is the key to a great smoothie — not too thick and not too thin. Follow these steps to get a smooth, creamy result.

1. Pour 1 1/4 cups milk into the bottom of a high-powered blender. Add the spinach, avocado, banana (optional), cocoa powder, and raspberries. You can add sweetener now or after blending.
2. Blend on high until smooth. If it’s too thick, add more milk a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
3. Taste and add sweetener if needed. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Optional Add-Ins:

Customize the smoothie with add-ins to boost flavor, texture, or nutrition.

• Replace cocoa with chocolate protein powder for extra protein.
• Add ground flaxseed for extra fiber, or a scoop of nut butter for richness and healthy fats.
• For an indulgent treat, top with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes and Tips:

• If you skip the banana, increase avocado by about 1/2 to 3/4 cup. The recipe starts with modest milk so you’ll still get a creamy texture, but a little extra avocado helps if you want more body.
• About the avocado amount: To get 1 1/2 cups cubed avocado you’ll typically need about 1 1/2–2 small to medium avocados.
• Sweetener may not be necessary. If your raspberries are sweet and you include banana, the smoothie might be sweet enough. Blend first and taste before adding sweetener.

Other smoothie recipes to check out:

• Peanut Butter Coffee Smoothie
• Homemade Mocha Frappuccino
• Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie
• Kiwi Pineapple Smoothie
• Chocolate Banana Smoothie with Cayenne
• Apple Pie Green Smoothie
• Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

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Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie with Avocado

By: Lorie Yarro

This rich and creamy Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie with Avocado is a chocolate treat full of protein, veggies, and all the good stuff. 5 minutes to whip up and easily made banana free if necessary.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 ½ c ripe cubed avocado, frozen* (see notes)
• 1 ½ c raspberries, frozen
• 1½ c vanilla almond milk or milk of choice
• ¼ c cocoa powder
• 2 large handfuls fresh spinach
• 1 – 2 T maple syrup or sweetener of choice
• 1 small banana, frozen* (optional)

Instructions

• Add 1 ¼ cup milk to the bottom of the blender. Top with avocado, raspberries, spinach, cocoa powder and banana if using. Add sweetener now or wait to taste.
• Blend on high until smooth. Add an extra ¼–½ cup milk if needed to reach your preferred thickness. Adjust sweetener to taste — raspberries can be tart for some batches.
• Serve immediately.

Notes

• If skipping the banana: increase the avocado by about 1/2 to 3/4 cup for added creaminess. The recipe starts with moderate milk, so adjust as needed.
• Sweetener: you may not need any. Blend and taste before adding extra sweetener.

Nutrition

Calories: 330 kcal,
Carbohydrates: 41 g,
Protein: 7 g,
Fat: 21 g,
Saturated Fat: 3 g,
Sodium: 256 mg,
Potassium: 1062 mg,
Fiber: 19 g,
Sugar: 12 g,
Vitamin A: 325 IU,
Vitamin C: 40 mg,
Calcium: 279 mg,
Iron: 3 mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.

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