On super busy days, sometimes I just need a really easy boost of energy to keep me powering through the day. I love smoothies for this type of craving. And smoothies with avocado are pretty fantastic. My smoothies need to satisfy in two ways - 1) they must taste amazing! 2) they should make me feel good from the inside out.
This creamy chocolate shake does both those things.
So for a quick, delicious, energizing boost, blend up this rich and chocolate-y ChocoCado Vegan Protein Shake. Creamy and satisfying with a cravable chocolate flavor...
Into the Vitamix. I added a few frozen grapes too..
You could also add in a handful of greens like kale or spinach. The greens blend very well into this chocolate shake!
For my shake, I used Vega's energizing chocolate protein powder, but I have a modified recipe version for you as well.
ChocoCado Vegan Protein Shake
⅓ - ½ avocado (use ½ for small avocados, ⅓ for larger sizes)
1 cup ice cubes
¾ cup water, chilled
1 banana, frozen
1 packet or 1 scoop VEGA Energizing Smoothie in Choc-a-lot flavor OR see notes
optional: 2-4 tablespoon frozen grapes, to add more sweetness and frosty texture
Directions: Blend and serve!
note:
* If you do not have VEGA's chocolate shake powder you can use your own vegan sweetened chocolate-flavored protein powder. Or go protein-free too.
Modified ChocoCado Shake (without VEGA protein powder)
1 cup soy or almond milk, vanilla
1 banana, frozen
⅓ - ½ avocado
1 cup ice
1 tablespoon dark chocolate cacao powder (dairy-free)
1-3 teaspoon agave or maple syrup
protein boost: 1 scoop or your favorite vegan protein powder (hemp, soy, etc..)
optional: 2-4 tablespoon frozen grapes, to add more sweetness and frosty texture
pili's style says
I just made it and I cannot believe how tasty this is! I skipped the grapes and added a little bit of cinnamon. This one of the best smoothies I had made so far. Thank you for sharing, you have one more fan:)
Kathy Patalsky says
Easy! Just wash them and toss them in freezer. I don't even bother to pluck from stems until I need them. But you could pluck before freezing too. I freeze in a big bowl.
TeaJae says
ahhhh that's simple enough thanks
TeaJae says
how do you freeze grapes? I picture they would all be in one frozen clump. This looks wonderful, will be trying this baby out. Vitamix rocks got one almost a year ago. LOVE IT = )
Jo @ Including Cake says
Love the idea of adding frozen grapes!
Gwen says
I've been reading your blog for a couple of years now and love your shakes and smoothie recipes. They inspired my to finally buy a Vitamix a few months ago after much debate on purchasing a juicer 😉 Love this breakfast smoothie! *droool 😉
Warm Vanilla Sugar says
I made something similar this morning. I love the chocolate Vega protein powder!
Natalie Darr says
I love banana-avocado-choco creations! This looks wonderful.
Christina says
I absolutely love incorporating avocado into smoothies. I love that you added frozen grapes as well!
Abby @ Heart of a Baker says
Yum! Avocado in a shake? always worth a try!