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    Chocolate Avocado Hemp Smoothie

    Nov 9, 2014 by Kaitlin

    A vegan Chocolate Hemp Power Smoothie recipe with avocado and banana. Thick, creamy, delicious, and a great source of plant-based protein and nutrients!

    Vegan chocolate hemp power smoothie with banana in a glass

    This creamy Chocolate Hemp Avocado Smoothie recipe is so rich, nourishing, and delicious. The chocolate flavor makes it taste like a healthy treat!

    Plus it is simple to make and easy to customize.

    It leaves me with a nice boost of energy afterwards thanks to the abundant plant-based protein and nutrients.

    Each small smoothie has about 14 grams protein (or more if you include protein powder)!

    Fresh avocado cut in half on a white table

    Ingredients for Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

    For this recipe you will blend in a high-speed blender:

    • Plant milk: Any dairy-free milk will work. Most often I use homemade cashew milk, but soy milk, almond milk, hemp milk, or coconut milk would be great.
    • Ripe avocado: If you purchase hard, unripe avocados, store them at room temperature for up to 7 days. The skin color will darken as they ripen. If you have soft, ripe avocados that you aren't ready to use yet, you may store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. (This will help halt the ripening process.)
    • Banana: Be sure to use a ripe banana (with lots of brown spots) because those are much more sweet and flavorful. You can use either fresh or frozen. Frozen banana works really well in smoothies to create a rich, creamy texture.
    • Hemp hearts: These are the raw, unshelled hemp seed interiors. They have a mild, nutty flavor and are high in protein, minerals, and vitamin E. (See this helpful article from Bon Appetit for more information, including buying and storing tips.)
    • Cacao powder: Or substitute unsweetened cocoa powder. Most often I use "Navitas" brand organic raw cacao powder. It contains antioxidants + flavanols, iron, fiber, magnesium, and other minerals. (Be aware that it does contain some caffeine.)
    • Pure maple syrup: Or use another sweetener of choice such as agave nectar, pitted dates, etc.
    • Ice cubes
    Overhead view of chocolate hemp smoothie in a glass

    Customizing

    Protein powder: Add a small scoop of your favorite chocolate protein powder for extra nutrients if desired.

    Nut butter: A dollop or tablespoon of almond butter, peanut butter, or sun butter is a great addition to the smoothie as well.

    Flavors: A half teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/8 tsp. almond extract adds great flavor as well.

    Other additions: Add fresh spinach, chia seeds, ground flax seeds, or anything else that sounds good!

    Serving

    Garnish: Enjoy this smoothie as is, or sprinkle with toppings such as hemp hearts, cacao nibs, vegan whipped cream, fresh raspberries, etc.

    Smoothie bowl: You can also serve this as a smoothie bowl with all your favorite toppings. Garnish it with granola, fresh berries, sliced banana, coconut flakes, Goji berries, vegan chocolate chips, etc.

    Glass of vegan chocolate banana avocado smoothie

    For more inspiration, also browse all vegan smoothie recipes.

    Vegan chocolate hemp power smoothie with banana in a glass

    Chocolate Avocado Hemp Smoothie

    An easy chocolate avocado smoothie that's energizing and filled with plant-based protein and nutrients. Thick, creamy, and delicious!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
    Course: Breakfast, Drinks
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
    Servings: 2 small smoothies

    Ingredients

    • 3/4 cup plant milk
    • 1 small avocado
    • 1 ripe banana (frozen, if desired)
    • 1/4 cup hemp hearts
    • 3 Tbsp. cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
    • 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup (or other sweetener)
    • 3-5 ice cubes

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, adding more milk if desired.
    • Taste and adjust if necessary. (More syrup for sweetness, more milk for thinner consistency, etc.)

    Notes

    Yield: Makes 1 large or 2 small smoothies.
    Flavors: Add 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract or 1/8 tsp. almond extract if desired.
    Recipe inspired by Oh She Glows.

    Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

    Nutrition Facts
    Chocolate Avocado Hemp Smoothie
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    416
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    28
    g
    43
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    11
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    12
    g
    Potassium
     
    835
    mg
    24
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    35
    g
    12
    %
    Fiber
     
    12
    g
    50
    %
    Sugar
     
    14
    g
    16
    %
    Protein
     
    14
    g
    28
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    314
    IU
    6
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    15
    mg
    18
    %
    Calcium
     
    183
    mg
    18
    %
    Iron
     
    5
    mg
    28
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Did you make this recipe?Leave a star rating or comment below!

    If you are enjoying this vegan chocolate avocado smoothie recipe with hemp, also feel free to check out:

    • Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie
    • Avocado Chocolate Mousse
    • Bedtime Golden Turmeric Milk
    • Coconut Vanilla Matcha Smoothie

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    Comments

    1. Chris S

      May 11, 2021 at 9:58 pm

      Great! I came up with this recipe myself -- I was googling it to see if anyone else came up with it. But of course! πŸ™‚ My recipe looks like this:

      - 1 Avocado
      - 1 Banana
      - 1/4 cup hemp seeds
      - 2 Tablespoons raw cacao powder **
      - about 12 to 16oz Coconut milk
      - about 8-10oz coconut water

      The first time I made it, I used 365 brand (whole foods) Cacao protein powder (about 1/2 a scoop) instead of raw cacao powder, and it was quite good tasting.

      I often make Lou Corona's Coconut Almond Yogurt (cultured) and I'll use that in the smoothie if I have it on hand. It adds a good amount of probiotics and "predigested" fats, proteins and carbs.

      Thanks πŸ™‚
      CHRIS

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        May 12, 2021 at 10:12 am

        That's awesome, Chris - I'll have to give your version a try. Love the coconut milk & water combo for the base. Thanks so much for sharing!

        Reply
    2. LMarie

      July 10, 2016 at 6:46 pm

      I was having an awful time getting it to the thickness I wanted (not watery, but still pourable) so I just turned it into pudding. I also used hemp powder instead of hemp seeds.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        July 31, 2016 at 3:27 pm

        Using the powder instead may have thickened it a little more, but this is definitely a dense smoothie! Grabbing a spoon and eating it as pudding is a great idea!

        Reply
    3. Ruveen Stogryn

      December 02, 2014 at 8:58 pm

      This smoothie is soooo incredibly delicious. It is so creamy!! Instead of using 1/2 cup almond milk, I used 1/4 cup lite canned coconut milk & 1/4 cup almond milk. I had it for breakfast with an Oh She Glows banana bread muffin top and I was full for a few hours. So happy I came across this! Thank you so much for sharing!! I'll be making it all the time!

      Reply
    4. Sue/the view from great island

      November 10, 2014 at 1:42 am

      This smoothie has such a fabulous, rich look to it...great photos, too! I have yet to experiment with hemp, thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply

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