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Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie

This easy and indulgent Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie hits the spot for dessert or breakfast! It’s a fun start to the day with cocoa, raspberries, and avocado.
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate Smoothie, dessert smoothie, chocolate raspberry smoothie
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 smoothies
Calories 265kcal
Author Jamie

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups almond milk or other plant-based milk
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup , plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ½ large avocado
  • 1 handful fresh spinach
  • 1 cup frozen raspberries

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender in order, beginning with the plant-based milk and finishing with frozen raspberries.
  • Blend at high speed until smooth and creamy.

Notes

  • Read the blog post for easy ingredient substitutions. 
  • This recipe makes one large breakfast smoothie or two smaller dessert servings.
  • Chef's Tip: Always add liquids to the blender first, followed by the solid ingredients. Save any frozen fruit or ice for last as the top layer. Layering ingredients in this way helps to prevent air pockets when the blades start turning.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 2mg