Miso Glazed Avocado Cacao (Printable Version)

Creamy blend of miso, avocado, and cacao delivering rich umami and bittersweet notes in a smooth drink.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruits & Vegetables

01 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 frozen banana, sliced

→ Flavorings & Sweeteners

03 - 1 tablespoon white miso paste
04 - 2 tablespoons pure cacao powder
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup, to taste
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

→ Liquids

07 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk or other plant milk

→ Toppings

08 - 1 teaspoon cacao nibs, optional
09 - 1 teaspoon toasted coconut flakes, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Add avocado, frozen banana, white miso paste, cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract if using, and almond milk to a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend on high until mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as necessary.
03 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or liquid quantity as preferred.
04 - Pour into two glasses and top with cacao nibs and toasted coconut flakes if desired.
05 - Serve promptly to enjoy optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and dessert-like while being packed with real nutrition and healthy fats.
  • The miso adds a subtle savory note that makes your palate feel more awake and curious than ordinary smoothies.
  • Ready in under 10 minutes with zero cooking required, making it perfect for mornings when you need something fast but intentional.
02 -
  • White miso is essential here—red or darker miso varieties are too strong and salty and will overpower the delicate balance of this smoothie.
  • The avocado must be truly ripe or the smoothie will taste watery and bland; ripe means it yields to gentle pressure and has a rich, buttery flavor.
  • Blend immediately after adding ingredients so the avocado doesn't brown and the flavors stay bright and fresh.
03 -
  • Blend the miso separately with a little warm water first to dissolve any lumps, then add to your smoothie for perfectly smooth texture every time.
  • Prep frozen banana slices in advance so you always have them ready; this smoothie comes together in under 5 minutes when you're organized.

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