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
