• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

. running with spoons .

  • about
    • about me
    • contact me
    • work with me
    • privacy policy
  • recipes
    • Bars & Brownies
    • Breads & Muffins
    • Breakfasts
    • Cakes, Cupcakes, & Mug Cakes
    • Cookies, Balls, & Bites
    • Dips, Sauces, & Nut Butters
    • Gluten Free
    • Savoury Meals
    • Smoothies & Drinks
    • Vegan
    • recipe index
  • cookbook
  • Thinking Out Loud
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

healthy chocolate ice cream smoothie

April 25, 2017 by Amanda @ .running with spoons. 37 Comments

It may sound decadent, but this chocolate ice cream smoothie is actually super healthy and made with good-for-you ingredients like cocoa, avocado, and banana. Luscious, creamy, and super satisfying, it makes a perfect choice for when those chocolate cravings hit {vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free}.

Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream Smoothie - It may sound decadent, but this smoothie is actually super healthy and made with good-for-you ingredients like cocoa, avocado, and banana. Luscious, creamy, and super satisfying, it makes a perfect choice for when those chocolate cravings hit {vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free} | runningwithspoons.com

Dang it.

I was going to start this post off with something like: “So I just found an awesome new favourite smoothie ingredient,” until I realized that that’s how I started off my last smoothie post.

Dang it.

But because I [apparently] have a bad memory and I’m [still] not over my newest ingredient obsession, we’re going to carry on and pretend like I haven’t already told you what it is.

Sooooo…

Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream Smoothie - It may sound decadent, but this smoothie is actually super healthy and made with good-for-you ingredients like cocoa, avocado, and banana. Luscious, creamy, and super satisfying, it makes a perfect choice for when those chocolate cravings hit {vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free} | runningwithspoons.com

Avocado!

And chocolate, obviously, but avocado is what we’re focusing on today.

I just can’t get over it, you guys. The things it does to my smoothies is just… unghhhh.

I’m going to try and keep this as PG as possible, but you know when you eat something that’s so.freaking.good that it basically renders you speechless and all you can do is moan, groan, and try to express yourself by making odd gestures with your hands? This is one of those things…

Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream Smoothie - It may sound decadent, but this smoothie is actually super healthy and made with good-for-you ingredients like cocoa, avocado, and banana. Luscious, creamy, and super satisfying, it makes a perfect choice for when those chocolate cravings hit {vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free} | runningwithspoons.com
Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream Smoothie - It may sound decadent, but this smoothie is actually super healthy and made with good-for-you ingredients like cocoa, avocado, and banana. Luscious, creamy, and super satisfying, it makes a perfect choice for when those chocolate cravings hit {vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free} | runningwithspoons.com
Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream Smoothie - It may sound decadent, but this smoothie is actually super healthy and made with good-for-you ingredients like cocoa, avocado, and banana. Luscious, creamy, and super satisfying, it makes a perfect choice for when those chocolate cravings hit {vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free} | runningwithspoons.com

One of those luscious, creamy, whipped, chocolatey things.

I actually had a hard time naming this smoothie because the texture and taste remind me of so many different things. On the one hand, it’s got this pillowy creaminess that makes me think of a pudding or mousse, but on the other hand, it’s cool and creamy like a smoothie. Or, honestly, like melted chocolate ice cream. Boom. Nailed it.

And the avocado? It works its magic without you being able to taste it. Trust. I even added an extra dose of cocoa to make sure you tasted nothing but chocolate when spooning into this lusciousness.  It’s super quick, super easy (4 ingredients!), and super good for you.

Happy eating!

Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream Smoothie - It may sound decadent, but this smoothie is actually super healthy and made with good-for-you ingredients like cocoa, avocado, and banana. Luscious, creamy, and super satisfying, it makes a perfect choice for when those chocolate cravings hit {vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free} | runningwithspoons.com

I’d love to know if you make this recipe! Leave a comment and rating down below to let me know what you think, andΒ subscribeΒ toΒ our mailing list to receive new recipes in your inbox!

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream Smoothie


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

4.8 from 6 reviews

  • Author: Amanda @ Running with Spoons
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1 medium-size ripe banana, frozen (~100 g)
  • 1/2 ripe avocado (~50 g)
  • 3 Tbsp (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • (optional): maple syrup, to taste*

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into any standard blender in the order listed and blend until smooth. Transfer to a glass, top with any additional toppings of choice, and enjoy immediately.

Notes

* You can also use honey, agave, or whatever liquid sweetener you have on hand. The smoothie should be sweet enough without any added sweetener, but if you like things on the sweeter side, add a teaspoon or two and adjust to taste.

  • Prep Time: 5 mins

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @runwithspoons on Instagram and hashtag it #runningwithspoons

Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream Smoothie - It may sound decadent, but this smoothie is actually super healthy and made with good-for-you ingredients like cocoa, avocado, and banana. Luscious, creamy, and super satisfying, it makes a perfect choice for when those chocolate cravings hit {vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free} | runningwithspoons.com

Looking for more healthy chocolate smoothie recipes? Try one of these!

Black Forest Smoothie
Hot Chocolate Breakfast Smoothie
Chocolate Overnight Oatmeal Smoothie
Brownie Batter Protein Pudding
Frozen Hot Chocolate Breakfast Smoothie

Signature

*Disclosure: Some of the links included in this post may be affiliate links, meaning I’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use and believe will add value to my readers. Thank you so much for helping support Spoons!

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Recipe, Smoothies & Drinks, Vegan Tagged With: avocado, chocolate, healthy, ice cream, recipe, smoothie, snack

Previous Post: « thinking out loud #231
Next Post: team cake or team frosting? (ToL #232) »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Pearl

    March 23, 2024 at 10:30 am

    This is amazing, tastes exactly like chocolate pudding (no joke) but healthy and satiating to have for lunch, especially if you top it with chopped nuts. I also did it with a teaspoon of maple syrup and the flavor came out perfect!!! Thank you so much for the recipe, will be making again very soon πŸ™‚

    Reply
  2. Makayla

    January 22, 2022 at 9:30 pm

    This is amazing! My new favourite dessert. It tastes like soft serve and it’s so nutritious.






    Reply
  3. Aniket Bangar

    May 6, 2018 at 5:31 am

    This looks so delicious !






    Reply
  4. Lizzie Moult

    July 18, 2017 at 6:34 pm

    That looks incredible, what do you reckon would happen if you did freeze it?? would it be some sort of amazing chocolate bliss out!! This is definitely going to hit my chocolate cravings.

    Reply
  5. Jhemmy

    May 1, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    It must be delicious






    Reply
  6. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets

    April 29, 2017 at 8:47 am

    Melted chocolate ice cream is a pretty good description although pudding isn’t so bad either. Maybe chilled pudding. Whatever you call it, I want it.

    Reply
  7. Emily Swanson

    April 26, 2017 at 8:14 am

    It looks like liquid silk; seriously this is one of the most beautiful smoothies I’ve seen. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 26, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Silky is a perfect way to describe it πŸ™‚ Thanks, Emily!

      Reply
  8. Heather @ Polyglot Jot

    April 26, 2017 at 7:11 am

    YES! I’m absolutely making this over the weekend…or tonight haha! So yummy!

    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 26, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Hope you like(d) it, Heather!

      Reply
  9. Casey the College Celiac

    April 25, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    Giiiiiiiirl…you are the thick n’ creamy smoothie queen!

    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 26, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      It’s the only way I’ll eat them πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. [email protected] a Dash of Cinnamon

    April 25, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    This definitely is up my alley. I love how creamy avocado makes smoothies and such a good source of healthy fats.

    Reply
  11. Alexis deZayas

    April 25, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    This sounds delicious!!






    Reply
  12. Sarah

    April 25, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    I STILL need to try avocado in my smoothies! I rarely make a smoothie, but this looks like ice-cream almost!

    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 26, 2017 at 1:18 pm

      I’m hooked! Definitely give it a go πŸ™‚

      Reply
  13. Juliet |biscuitsandladles

    April 25, 2017 at 10:44 am

    Avocados in smoothies is incredible. and of course this is luscious and creamy and I can just go ooohh ahhh over the photo you pouring the smoothie into the cup.

    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 26, 2017 at 1:18 pm

      I was so paranoid that I was gonna miss the glass and pour it all over my table πŸ˜† Thanks, Juliet!

      Reply
  14. Miss Polkadot

    April 25, 2017 at 8:50 am

    Honestly? You should have just called this pudding instead of smoothie – for all those weird people like me πŸ˜‰ who aren’t fans of the latter and because it looks like delicious silky chocolate pudding. Which used to be one of my favourite simple desserts for years.
    It’s funny you’d mention your reason for chocolate actually not being one of your preferences in regards to ice cream. Because I feel the same. Most chocolate ice cream is just way too sweet without that deep dark cocoa flavour. I guess sugar simply is cheaper than cocoa …

    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 26, 2017 at 1:17 pm

      It’s always the names I struggle with most, and if it wasn’t for the cold banana, then I’d probably go with pudding πŸ˜† And YES to lacking the deep chocolate flavour. I just toss chocolate chips into my vanilla ice cream and call it a day πŸ™‚

      Reply
  15. Michelle

    April 25, 2017 at 8:30 am

    WOW, that looks so amazing. I’ve never tried avocados with chocolate before but have heard great things. I will definitely try this recipe!!






    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 26, 2017 at 1:16 pm

      I hope you love it, Michelle! The combo is definitely a tasty one πŸ™‚

      Reply
  16. Michele

    April 25, 2017 at 7:38 am

    Amanda this looks perfect! And so convenient, especially since my avocados should be ripe tomorrow so I can make it πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 26, 2017 at 1:16 pm

      Waiting for avocados and bananas to ripen – story of my life πŸ˜†

      Reply
  17. Abygail

    April 25, 2017 at 6:41 am

    It’s soo good isn’t it, I’ve been making this for years, cannot get enough, cheeky breakfast treat!






    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 26, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      It’s definitely super good πŸ™‚

      Reply
  18. Carrie this fit chick

    April 25, 2017 at 6:11 am

    This looks luscious!! Your photos are incredible. Can’t think of a better way to start my day than with chocolate and healthy fats- yum!

    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 26, 2017 at 1:10 pm

      Thanks lovely! <3 And it's so good to see you back in the blog world again πŸ™‚

      Reply
  19. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

    April 25, 2017 at 6:09 am

    I saw this on your IG Stories yesterday and DANG IT – it looks even better here – how is that even possible!!! Love avocado in chocolate smoothies – though sometimes I struggle with the consistency – you, my friend, have perfected it! This is so thick and creamy and luscious – #foodporn at it’s finest! And am thinking “unghhhh” needs to be a hashtag!
    Happy Tuesday, Amanda!

    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 26, 2017 at 1:09 pm

      Hahah! I’ll try to make #unghhhh happen, but no promises πŸ˜› And I’m really tempted to try and use avocado in baking now. I’ve seen it done but never tried it myself, so might be time to start experimenting!

      Reply
  20. meredith (The Cookie ChRUNicles)

    April 25, 2017 at 5:37 am

    chocolate chip is probably my favorite flavor – I usually go for the vanilla based ice creams over the chocolate based even though I love chocolate. I know you understand. I need to try making smoothies again. I’ve been totally off them since last summer I think.

    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 26, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      I still remember your smoothie kick πŸ˜› And I totally get what you’re saying about the chocolate. The flavour just isn’t strong enough.

      Reply
  21. heather @Lunging Through Life

    April 25, 2017 at 4:45 am

    Makes me super sad that avocado makes me so sick! This looks so dreamy and delicious. I keep hoping that as quickly as I gained some allergy or intolerance to avocado, I’ll get rid of it!

    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 26, 2017 at 1:07 pm

      Aww no! That’s kind of what happened to me and pineapple. Grew up loving and eating lots of it, and then one day it randomly started making me sick. Hopefully it’s just a phase for both of us!

      Reply
    • Rita

      April 29, 2017 at 7:40 pm

      I didn’t have an avocado so used mangoes instead. It tasted great. I would recommend trying mango if you can.

      Reply
  22. Hollie

    April 25, 2017 at 4:29 am

    What an interesting ice cream smoothie. I have been loving ice cream since it finally warmed up again. If you’re like me, than you’re over the cold weather. This looks great and thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Amanda @ .running with spoons.

      April 26, 2017 at 1:06 pm

      Definitely over the cold weather. And it’s still part-time snowing here so it doesn’t even feel like spring. Fingers crossed we start getting more sunshine and warm weather soon.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

Primary Sidebar

Hi & Welcome to Spoons!

Amanda

I'm Amanda - health coach, cookbook author, recipe developer, photographer, makeup junkie, and the blogger behind Running with Spoons - a blog dedicated to proving that healthy snacking doesn't have to be tasteless or boring, one delicious recipe at a time. More about Amanda β†’

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Subscribe to get new recipes straight in your inbox

Delicious Gluten-free Recipes

Tasty Vegan Recipes

Footer

Looking for more healthy recipes? Try one of these!

Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2025 . running with spoons . on the Foodie Pro Theme