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Chocolate Breakfast Smoothie (that will really get you up and on the go)

August 13, 2013 | After School Snacks, Breakfast, Drinks & Smoothies

Heathy Chocolate breakfast smoothie - Chocolate Breakfast Smoothie (that will really get you up & on the go) - you won't find a more nutritious smoothie recipe. High protein, sugar free.

This Chocolate Breakfast Smoothie is a high fibre, protein rich, sustaining start to the day. It takes minutes to make so there is no reason at all to buy the heavily processed, nutritionally void varieties of breakfast drinks I have written about here.

If the convenience of a boxed drink is necessary, why not serve it in a sipper cup with a stainless steel straw. Same same but actually good for you!

Health benefits

Avocado is a fibre rich source of potassium and healthy monounsaturated fat (amongst many other things). It’s anti-inflammatory and supports heart, brain, and eye health. The nuts and seeds contribute more fibre, protein, and good fats. The cacao is a source of health-giving antioxidants. The natural yogurt is important for digestive health and a good quality cow’s milk contributes protein and many important fat-soluble vitamins and minerals. For more about the health benefits and best choices in yoghurt click here.

Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your specific dietary requirements.

Chocolate Breakfast Smoothie (that will really get you up and on the go)

Prep 5 minutes
Total 5 minutes
Serves: 2
Heathy Chocolate breakfast smoothie - Chocolate Breakfast Smoothie (that will really get you up & on the go) - you won't find a more nutritious smoothie recipe. High protein, sugar free.
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A quick, easy to make and super nutritious Chocolate breakfast (or anytime) drink.

Ingredients

  • 30 g cacao unsweetened Dutch process or raw (2 tbsp)
  • ½ avocado/s -flesh scooped out
  • 250 ml milk (1 cup) of your choice
  • 60 g full-fat natural yoghurt (¼ cup)
  • 2 tbsp LSA (or almond or hazelnut meal)
  • 60 g rice malt syrup or maple syrup -more or less to taste (3 tbsp)
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Method

  • Simply place all of the ingredients in a powerful blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Serve over ice (or blend trhough with ice if you prefer). Can't be more simple than that!

Store

  • Leftovers can be frozen into little cups or ice-block moulds for a snack another day.

Variations

Low-fructose

Sweeten with rice malt syrup.

Nut -free

Replace the ground nuts with ground flax (linseed).

Dairy-free and vegan

Replace the milk with a sugar-free nut milk, rice milk, coconut milk or coconut water. Replace the yoghurt with coconut yoghurt.

Add Protein

I often add a scoop of 180 Nutrition Superfood Protein powder (coconut flavour). They have both a whey protein and vegan (dairy-free) options.

Increase the fibre

Add 2 tablespoons of oatmeal, rolled quinoa or soaked chia seeds (for gluten free).

Different flavour

Replace the cacao with the flavour you want. Banana, strawberry...the limit is your imagination.
 

Is this a winner in your home?  Let me know by posting a comment.

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Category: After School Snacks, Breakfast, Drinks & Smoothies Tags: afterschoolsnack, avocado, breakfast, chocolate, coconutfree, cornfree, dairyfree, eggfree, garlicfree, glutenfree, grainfree, legumefree, lowfructose, lowsugar, milkshake, nutfree, onionfree, seafoodfree, sesamefree, Smoothie, snack, soyfree, vegan, vegetarian, wheatfree, yeastfree

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  1. KezzaB says

    Looks FAB Georgia! Think I’m give this a try for a pre soccer training snack this afternoon. Keep up the great work….very inspiring!!!

    August 13, 2013
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    • Georgia Harding says

      Thanks Kez. It’s a great before sport drink and tastes just like a chocolate thick shake so the kids are happy (at least mine are). G x

      August 13, 2013
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  2. KezzaB says

    PS: can I make it ahead of time or does it need to eaten straight away?

    August 13, 2013
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    • Georgia Harding says

      I’ve only made it just before serving. I’m not sure how the avocado will hold up over time. If it’s only a short time blend it then add ice blend again and keep cold. If a longer time store in the freezer – it would be yum part frozen. Let me know how you go. G x

      August 13, 2013
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  3. Sally says

    Now that’s a smoothie! Really yum, made it after school today and added the oatmeal, filled them up very nicely thanks Georgia!

    August 13, 2013
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    • Georgia Harding says

      Great to hear. Thanks for the feedback Sally. G x

      August 13, 2013
      Reply
  4. RoseC says

    This sounds yummy. Might try it tomorrow for breakfast.

    August 14, 2013
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    • Georgia Harding says

      Definitely worth a try, hope you enjoy it. G x

      August 15, 2013
      Reply
  5. Lucy says

    I’ve been looking for a new breakfast meal… will be trying this one tomorrow 🙂
    x

    August 16, 2013
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    • Georgia Harding says

      It’s like having dessert for breakfast. Enjoy. G x

      August 16, 2013
      Reply
  6. Lucy says

    Also… love the straws!!

    August 16, 2013
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    • Georgia Harding says

      I know, so cute. G x

      August 16, 2013
      Reply
  7. Jodie says

    This is the best smoothie I have yet to make in my new quest to eat clean and healthy. I never thought that all those ingredients could taste so good together. I also added raspberries, then I did a kind of raspberry ripe (aka Cherry Ripe) style with coconut milk. Yummo!

    October 1, 2013
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    • Georgia Harding says

      Thanks for sharing Jodie. Yes chocolate, coconut and berries is a match made in heaven. Glad you enjoy it, G x

      October 4, 2013
      Reply
  8. Ali S says

    YUM!! I had a lovely organic mango yoghurt in the fridge so I didn’t use the cacao powder and it was still delicious! I feel so full after drinking this!

    Your blog is fantastic – the advice and recipes you freely provide are delicious, nourishing and truly inspiring. Thank you! My family is really benefiting 🙂

    October 14, 2013
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  9. Simona says

    Love, Love, Love anything that is chocolatey and healthy! Particularly for breakfast!

    November 16, 2013
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    • Georgia Harding says

      Yes this is a great alternative to any other chocolate breakfast out there, G x

      November 18, 2013
      Reply
  10. Mel says

    yum sounds awesome

    November 19, 2013
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    • Georgia Harding says

      it is a surprisingly lovely combination. G x

      November 20, 2013
      Reply
  11. Tracey says

    Ooohhh. Would never have thought to use avocado!

    November 23, 2013
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    • Georgia Harding says

      Yes it sits well behind other flavours and lends a very creamy texture. G x

      November 23, 2013
      Reply
  12. Teeny says

    These recipes are truly inspiring and I’m all set to get going in the kitchen but I’m dying to know… where can I buy raw milk in Sydney? I’m on the Northern Beaches/North Shore.

    March 10, 2014
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    • Georgia Harding says

      I’m not familiar with your area but a health food or organic store will most likely have it – it will be labeled not as raw milk but as ‘bath’ or ‘cosmetic’ milk and ‘not for human consumption milk’ (as the law requires pasteurisation). Ask around, good luck, G x

      March 11, 2014
      Reply
    • Leoni says

      HI Teeny, I think you can get it at Always Organic in Brookvale -682 Pittwater Rd – it’s opp the Rivers store, same side as Vinnies, somewhere between Vinnies and Hardware & General. Perhaps call them first 99391913.

      July 25, 2014
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  13. Janey says

    Delicious! I made this for the first time this morning, and it filled me up until lunchtime! I’ve made a chocolate mousse using similar ingredients, but hadn’t thought of using as a smoothie. Thanks so much!

    July 8, 2015
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    • Georgia Harding says

      You’re welcome Janey, glad you liked it G x

      July 9, 2015
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    • Georgia Harding says

      You’re welcome Janey, glad you liked it G x

      July 9, 2015
      Reply
  14. Leah says

    A thumbs down from me & my kids with the dairy free version using almond milk. Maybe it’s the almond meal as it had a real powdery feel even though mixed really well.

    November 1, 2015
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    • Georgia Harding says

      That’s a shame Leah – I find almond milk does have a gritty texture generally. Personally I always mix it with coconut milk for a more creamy texture. G x

      November 1, 2015
      Reply
  15. CatsEnergyNY says

    Finally trying for first time!! Decided to place all ingredients into my smartpot pressure cooker. Popular here in the states….. will let You know how it goes! The smell alone mix of all the ingredients mixed together was amazing!

    October 26, 2016
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    • Georgia Harding says

      Intersting, love to hear how that goes G x

      October 28, 2016
      Reply
  16. Bec says

    Hi Georgia
    What are your thoughts on protein powders added to smoothies etc for more protein? I noticed you don’t seem to use them in your smoothies.
    I have an organic pea protein with no additives, i add to smoothies so that I have protein in the mornings.
    Or Is it better to get protein from whole foods like nuts etc?
    Thanks!

    June 11, 2017
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    • Georgia Harding says

      Hi Bec
      If you feel they help to sustain you, then by all means add protein powder. I tend to steer away from them on the blog as I find that whilst for some people a pea protein feels good, for others it causes problems (same with whey based products). I also find a lot of protein powders are full of nasties and loads of sugar – so it’s good that you’ve chosen a good quality supplement from the sounds of it. G x

      June 11, 2017
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      • Bec says

        Thanks for your reply, appreciate it!
        And I really enjoy your blog & great recipes suitable to busy life! 🙂

        June 11, 2017
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  17. Sharolyn says

    I’m keen to hear your thoughts about the best yoghurts but the link didn’t work for me. Any idea where I can read it? Thank you! Breakfast is a struggle for me but this sounds perfect for summer.

    November 17, 2017
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    • Georgia Harding says

      Hi Sharolyn, sorry, that yoghurt link is fixed now. Yes this is an easy, quick brekkie option for sure. Enjoy G x

      November 18, 2017
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      • Sharolyn says

        Thanks Georgia!

        November 20, 2017
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  18. Renee says

    5 stars
    Oh this is amazing!!! Thick texture and creamy, it is so yummy. My new go to breakfast

    December 31, 2017
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    • Georgia Harding says

      Glad you enjoy it Renee, we love it too G x

      January 8, 2018
      Reply
  19. Silvana Anthony says

    I thought it was delicious so did my son but my daughter for whom I made it said it was powdery and too chocolatey so will decrease the cacao. In saying that she’s a big junk food milo lover so that’s why I’m trying to give her this drink instead, hopefully over time she will enjoy this one much more ?

    May 27, 2018
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    • Georgia Harding says

      Two out of three I’ll take!! Yes Silvana definitely persist, it’s such an adaptable recipe so play with the amount of cacao and sweetener until she is happy with the flavour. Good luck Gx

      May 29, 2018
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  20. Bec says

    Do you taste the avo in it

    November 10, 2019
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    • Georgia Harding says

      As long as you don’t use a large avo, no. Making sure it’s chilled helps a lot so don’t leave out the ice. If it is recognisable, add more cacao or sweetener. G x

      November 11, 2019
      Reply
  21. Kylie Blascetta says

    5 stars
    New WN Family member here – I made this today after making the Nut Free Cacao balls in my Thermomix with a little left over mixture in the bowl. I added a tablespoon of oats and swapped out the yoghurt for a banana – it came out like thick like a thick shake, which I loved! I think this will be a great breakfast or afternoon tea smoothie, especially on the days we are rushing out the door to kids sports. Thanks Georgia!

    May 26, 2021
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    • Georgia Harding says

      I love you adaptations Kylie, it’s a fab versatile recipe for sure G x

      May 28, 2021
      Reply

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