Avocado Rosemary Cacao Smoothie (Printable Version)
A creamy blend of avocado, rosemary, and cacao for a quick, energizing treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
→ Flavor & Aroma
03 - 2 teaspoons unsweetened cacao powder
04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Texture & Balance
07 - 1 small frozen banana
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
09 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Topping (optional)
10 - Cacao nibs
11 - Rosemary sprig
# How to Make It:
01 - Place avocado, almond milk, cacao powder, maple syrup, rosemary, vanilla extract, frozen banana, chia seeds (if using), and sea salt into a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste and modify sweetness if necessary.
03 - Pour into chilled glasses.
04 - Top with cacao nibs and a sprig of rosemary if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The avocado makes it impossibly silky without any dairy, which means you can have something that tastes indulgent but leaves you feeling energized.
- Rosemary and cacao together create this sophisticated flavor that feels like you're doing something special for yourself, even on a rushed morning.
- It's done in under 10 minutes and requires only a blender, so there's no excuse to skip it.
02 -
- If your rosemary tastes too sharp or bitter, you likely used too much or it was old; start with even less next time and taste as you go.
- Frozen banana makes all the difference between a thin drink and something creamy, but if you use ice instead, the smoothie waters down as it melts.
03 -
- If you don't have fresh rosemary, don't make this smoothie with dried; the flavor profile completely changes and you'll miss the whole point.
- The chia seeds are optional, but they absorb liquid and make the smoothie feel more substantial if you're drinking it as a light meal rather than just a pick-me-up.