Cocoa Avocado Smoothie Recipe

If you’re following me on Insta, you probably saw by now that #FashionablyBae and I are in our second week of #Whole30. Not gonna lie, it’s been tough. I went t NYC this weekend for the ultimate girls weekend and seriously struggled around all of the pasta, carbs, cheese, sweets, etc. I wanted it all! But I stuck to it (minus the cocktails, obi) and am feeling pretty  proud of myself. The good news: the second week is way easier than the first. The second best part, I’m learning to whip up some pretty healthy & filing dishes to keep  me on track. 

Which brings me to today’s post. Now, while this cocoa avocado smoothie isn’t completely #Whole30 compliant – actually, no smoothies are – it’s one I love making for breakfast or a dessert-alternative once we start transitioning out of Whole 30. Keep scrolling to peep the recipe for one of my favorite smoothies ever (seriously, even B loves it) and comment below with your favorite blended treats! 

Cocoa Avocado Smoothie Recipe 

Ingredients: 

1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (I love Califia Farms…they also make coffee beverages!)

2 Tablespoons Almond Butter 

1/4 Cup Oats 

1/2 Avocado 

1 Scoop Cocoa Protein Powder (or Cocoa Powder if protein isn’t your thing)

1 Banana 

Ice Cubes 

Steps: 

Step 1: Slice a banana into smaller pieces so they easily blend. Set aside. 

Step 2: Cut your avocado in half lengthwise and scoop out one half of the Avocado. 

Step 3: Pour almond milk into your blender. Scoop in oats, almond butter and protein powder. 

Step 4: Add in your sliced banana and avocado. 

Step 5: Toss in about 5-7 ice cubes 

Step 6: Blend until smooth 

Optional: I added some of the oats and banana to the top of the smoothie for a little garnish. You could also top it off with slivered almonds or cocoa powder and cinnamon!