Also known as my daily smoothie, this creamy Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie with frozen blueberries, avocado, dates, and cacao is the smoothie I always come back to. It tastes like a dreamy chocolate milkshake and is actually satisfying thanks to all the healthy fats. This banana-free blend packs 8g plant protein and 10g fiber. Make it in the blender in 5 minutes and say hello, breakfast!

I don't know what it is about the chocolate + bloob combo but I'm in a serious relationship with this smoothie.
I obviously adore my Vanilla Blueberry Avocado Smoothie but when it comes to chocolate or vanilla, let's be real...chocolate wins every time!
My Columbus pals may recognize this gem as a very close sister to our beloved Blueberry Cacao Smoothie, AKA the first smoothie I put on Alchemy's menu when we opened in 2014 (followed closely by the Snickerdoodle Smoothie).
There were skeptics to the blueberry chocolate situation at first, but everyone was quickly won over upon first sip. I mean would ya look at that SHEEN!
Ingredients
- Frozen blueberries: A heaping cup of frozen blueberries add natural sweetness and flavor to this smoothie. Wild blueberries are also delish and a bit sweeter. No banana here! You could also freeze fresh blueberries when they're in season,
- Cacao: I love raw cacao powder here for a boost of antioxidants. You can also use unsweetened baking cocoa powder. Don't miss all my favorite recipes with cacao!
- Avocado: Avocado is what makes this smoothie taste like a milkshake. It really is the key ingredient! I've tested this recipe using frozen for extra creaminess (and omitting the ice) and it's great!
- Milk: I love unsweetened vanilla almond milk but use whatever you love. I've tested this with water and it works but I definitely prefer milk for creaminess!
- Medjool dates: Juicy dates add the perfect amount of natural sweetness, no banana required. Don't forget to remove that pesky pit!
- Hemp seeds: For omega-3's, staying powder, and creaminess.
- Vanilla extract: Where there's chocolate, you must add vanilla! It enhances the chocolate flavor in the best way.
- Ice: I thought ice may make the smoothie watery (my biggest smoothie fear), but if you don't over-blend it and if you use it in combination with other creamy elements, it actually adds the most gorgeous thickness.
Substitutions and add-ins
- Hemp seeds: You could use chia seeds instead or omit.
- Dates: Swap in 1 tbsp pure maple syrup.
- Bump up the protein: Add a scoop of your favorite chocolate protein powder.
- Add greens: A handful of fresh or frozen spinach for extra nutrition (you won't taste it!)
- Avocado: This smoothie is definitely supreme with avocado. However, I've made it with 1 tbsp almond or peanut butter in a pinch.
- Nut free: Use oat milk.
Let's make it!
Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender (or Nutribullet).
Blend until smooth and devour!
How to prep ahead
I loooove prepping smoothies ahead because it means no measuring every time. So much faster!
Making smoothie bags out of this smoothie is a cinch. Simply place all ingredients except dates and ice in a plastic baggie (I like to make 4 at a time).
When you're ready to make a smoothie, dump the frozen contents into the blender jar, add milk, dates and ice and blend!
Queen sheen.
PrintChocolate Lover's Blueberry Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Also known as my daily smoothie, this creamy Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie with frozen blueberries, avocado, dates, and cacao is the smoothie I always come back to. It tastes like a dreamy chocolate milkshake and is actually satisfying thanks to all the healthy fats. This banana-free blend packs 8g plant protein and 10g fiber. Make it in the blender in 5 minutes and say hello, breakfast!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 heaping cup frozen blueberries
- ¼ ripe avocado
- 1 large pitted Medjool date
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ice cubes (optional for thickness)
- optional: 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, handful of spinach
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high speed blender or Nutribullet. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass and top with cacao nibs for crunch. Devour!
Notes
Soak dates in a bowl of hot water for 5 minutes to soften up if they're hard.
For an even creamier smoothie, you can use half an avocado. You can also use frozen avocado and omit the ice.
Jane says
Delicious!
Alexis Joseph, MS, RD says
So glad you loved it!
Hailey says
This smoothie was so good!! Definitely my new favorite 😋
Alexis Joseph, MS, RD says
Amazing, so glad you love it!
Ria says
This was a absolutely delicious smoothie! Even my child loved it (he hates avocado and blueberry- this was a great way to reintroduce these to him). So glad I found your website, looking forward to trying other recipes 🙂
Kate says
What a delicious recipe! It's so thick you could eat it with a spoon, so I added a little water for a smoothie, but I am tempted to make a batch without the extra water and serve with some coconut whipped cream as a dessert.
Alexis Joseph says
Love it! I'm thrilled you liked it, Kate. If you'd be open to leaving a star rating next time, I'd be so grateful!
Vanessa says
I love chocolate and blueberries as well. Definitely going to have to try this recipe. It looks very delicious, thanks!
Kathy Morrison says
Now this looks way too delicious...Gonna try this out on the weekend...Thanks for sharing
Alexis says
Enjoy Kathy!!!
Angela Maciel says
can i tell you how much i loved this recipes? Made two cups, one for husband.... and we loved it a lot.. Thanks for sharing.
Alexis says
Yayyy that makes me so HAPPY. Glad you have another smoothie to add to the rotation!
Rachel @ Health My Lifestyle says
I use Silk Unsweetened Vanilla Almond milk too! So good!
I've recently discovered frozen cherries and cocoa powder go great together so I'm excited to try this recipe!
Molly says
Yeah girrrl! This smoothie was a creamy dreamy heaven. I have not tried using avocado in my smoothies, and wow! I have been missing out! Way to nail it with this one! I don't think I blended the ice enough, so I will be sure to do that in the future. Thank you!
Melissa says
Chocolate covered blueberries are heavenly, so this must be divine!! Can you recommend a substitution for the avocado? Thanks!
Alexis says
Hmm the avocado is really what makes it super creamy so I would suggest swapping it with something that has the same effect like maybe frozen banana, or 3 tbsp yogurt, or 2-3 tbsp hemp seeds!
Casey the College Celiac says
Blueberry + chocolate + smoothie = SOLD!
Alexis says
Girl, you get it 😉
Alexis says
Thanks so much for all of your happy thoughts! Have the most delicious week 🙂
starre says
I make my almond milk with dates and vanilla so this will be a perfect fit. soaking almonds right now
Alexis says
Love it. Eat on!
Sarah | Well and Full says
I call blueberries "bloobs" too!! 😀 This smoothie looks absolutely delicious 🙂
Alexis says
All the bloobs all da time!
Sam @ Hygge Wellness says
This looks so beautiful! Can't wait to try it!
Alexis says
YAY! Let me know how ya like it 🙂
ACKTIVE LIFE says
So creamy and dreamy...DELISH! xoxo
Alexis says
Thanks chica!
Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} says
Ice is important to me because my smoothies must be very COLD. Chocolate goes well with just about anything in my book, so I'm down with this.
Alexis says
Love it! Such a game changer.
Carrie this fit chick says
I never thought chocolate and bluberry could go together, but willing to give it a shot! Especially with this being SO THICK!
Alexis says
Chocolate and blueberry is seriously the dream team!
Lynn says
I made this smoothie this morning and loved it! Do you have a nutrition breakdown of this recipe?