I used to sport a bow tie for work. It’s true. My senior year of high school I got a job at a diner inside a movie theatre that required me to wear a bow tie, purple apron and white button up shirt with visibly ironed creases. Our manager was kind of anal, just like all underpaid managers on an ego trip. If it wasn’t for all the “discounted” (read: free) dessert that came my way, I would’ve ripped off that plastic name tag and fled the movie scene on week 1.
But you guys, did you hear that? I had unlimited access to free dessert including my favorite milkshake of all time: Hot fudge, peanut butter banana. Ughughughg. That job was so worth it.
These days if I were to eat a hot fudge, peanut butter banana milkshake, my insides would shake a proverbial fist at me for days. Oh the woes of growing up and having to take care of yourself.
So why make a healthier shake? A reader actually wrote recently and requested my take on an avocado chocolate shake. I leapt at the challenge. To start I focused on the base, which I kept 100% frozen to make it ultra creamy and thick – just the way I like my milkshakes.
The triple chocolate comes from the three C’s.
Chocolate Almond Milk
Chocolate Sauce (or Vegan Kahlua Hot Fudge)
Cocoa Powder
Boom bam boom; chocolaty goodness.
And that’s really it! Frozen banana, frozen avocado and the three C’s. And what you end up with is an ultra-luxurious creamy vegan chocolate shake that’s actually good for you. I mean, there’s a whole avocado in there! Hello health benefits.
No, this may not replace a hot fudge, peanut butter banana shake. But it does satisfy that ice cold, uber creamy, super chocolatey shake of my yester-years. And it just so happens to be made with wholesome ingredients. That’s a shake my system can jive with, and, even thrive on. Cheers!
Triple Chocolate Avocado Shake
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced and frozen until hard)
- 1/2 large banana (peeled, sliced and frozen until hard)
- 1 Tbsp cacao or cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp chocolate sauce or vegan hot fudge
- 1 cup chocolate almond milk (or other non-dairy chocolate milk)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Adjust flavor/sweetness as needed, adding a bit of agave or stevia for added sweetness, and chocolate sauce for more rich chocolate flavor.
- Divide between two small glasses (as original recipe is written), or guzzle the whole thing by yourself.
Notes
*Top with coconut whipped cream and chocolate curls for an even more decadent treat.
*Add a spoonful of peanut butter to take this thing over the top. What? Who said that…
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
Christin says
This chocolate shake is so fabulous & very filling. I love the chocolate & avocado combination. Thank you for another tasty shake recipe!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Christin! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Craig says
This was great! Took out the chocolate sauce and added a tablespoon of Pb-Fit. Tasted great.
Great idea, Craig!
Efi says
How to make the chocolate sauce? Thanks
Hi! This should help you!
Efi says
Thanks but do you have one for the chocolate sauce? I don’t have coffee liqueur for the VEGAN KAHLUA HOT FUDGE
Carlos says
That was a pretty darn good shake for sure. I also had a version with a 1/4 tsp of instant coffee added and it was supper yummy. Thx for sharing
Evon says
Would love to try this shake
paleo cereals says
WOW just what I was looking for. Came here by searching for the dream
Jessica says
Just made this for my girls. To…die. ..for! Wet have the leftovers I’m the freezer for Fudgicles! Great recipe
Juaninator says
Wowsers! I almost licked the screen on my phone when I saw this! Thank you-I’m having this.
Grace says
Just made this and it was SUPER yummy. Thick and creamy too!
Miachel (Spiced Curiosity) says
Hot dang! This sounds delicious.
Richele says
Love this take on a healthy version of a chocolate shake! I cannot wait to give it a try xx
Carole says
Oh wow… this sounds AWESOME!! I’m allergic to banana’s (BOOO!!!!) but I may try to tweek this a bit so I can drink it! Your website is really amazing, love your recipes!
Thanks Carole!
Kathryn says
Woah..so rich and creamy. I definitely don’t have enough ‘shakes in my life.
TheMacaronAddict says
This looks so delicious!!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
I could slurp my weight with this deliciousness!
Alexis @ Hummusapien says
Holy moly….this sounds UNREAL! Triple chocolate = perfection. I love avocado in smoothies, so rich and creamy!
Ash-foodfashionparty says
I have to try this one…I still have introduce avocados in my desserts..
Love the shake.
Purelytwins says
we have made a similar thing although enjoyed is a pudding ;) Avocados and bananas go so well together especially with chocolate!
Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says
Yes – love this! I’ve been reluctant to try the chocolate – avocado combination, but this sounds so delicious and refreshing. I want one right now….
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
Oh YUMMMZ. I’m all over this healthier chocolate shake business!
Susie says
The vegan hot fudge isn’t working…
Susie says
*link!
Thanks Susie! It’s been corrected.
jennifer prod says
giiiiirl, i feel you on the woes of growing up and having to take care of yourself. i used to come home from high school, put 3 oreos and 3 chip ahoy in a bowl, cover with milk, and enjoy my afternoon snack. sometimes i ate it again after dinner. now, however, the story is a little different and i’m just grateful that you came up with something like this to make the healthiness not so terrible. thanks!!!
Ha! Jennifer – your afternoon snack may even trump mine. I often went for a giant bowl of Chex with gobs of white sugar on top, or three s’mores made under the broiler. Oh, those were the days!
steph@stephsbitebybite says
Thinking this is going to be my morning snack!
Katy @ Katy's Kitchen says
Wow, so thick and creamy! I think I would pour that straight into a bowl and eat it with a spoon. :)
And that, Katy, would be an excellent method to enjoy this shake. Good call :D
Tammela says
This sounds incredible.
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
I totally need to try this! Sounds amazing!
Tieghan says
Whoa! I have to try this! The three C’s are calling my name!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Yes, please!! Definitely trying this!