A Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie is a sweet, delicious way to start the day. It’s made with healthy, flavorful ingredients and can be enjoyed while following a low carb or keto diet. It’s also gluten free and can easily be made dairy-free or vegan, if needed.
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I first made this recipe about 4 years ago. Actually, it was nothing like the recipe it is now, except for the chocolate and raspberry flavor. It was more like pudding and not very appetizing looking.
I’ve come a long way and since I’ve been making more smoothies, like this recently posted Keto Blueberry Smoothie, I felt it was beyond time to improve on this one.
This Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie is now lighter, more flavorful, and even easier to make. It still has the same chocolate-raspberry flavor, but in a much more drink-able form.
Why This Recipe Works
This smoothie is made with fresh berries, an avocado, unsweetened almond milk, and chocolate protein powder to make it thick and creamy, give it so much flavor, and add some extra healthy benefits too!
It might seem kind of odd to throw an avocado in the mix, but you don’t really taste it. It just makes the smoothie thick and creamy.
This smoothie makes it easy to whip up a delicious, healthy breakfast in just minutes. It’s the perfect way to start a bright, spring or summer morning. I mean, who doesn’t appreciate chocolate for breakfast??
This recipe is made to be low carb and keto friendly. There are just 6 net carbs per serving. It’s also gluten free and can be made dairy-free or vegan depending on the type of protein that you use.
How To Make A Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie
What You Need To Make This Recipe
To make this recipe, you will need:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 avocado (pitted and skin removed)
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- lemon juice (optional – I don’t use it, but I know some people love to pair it with raspberries)
Chef’s Tip: if you would like for your smoothie to be extra chocolaty, you can use unsweetened chocolate almond milk. It’s a bit harder to find it unsweetened, but I do know that the Almond Breeze brand does make it.
Also, chocolate protein can vary quite a bit brand to brand. I love Ancient Nutrition’s Multi-Collagen in chocolate flavor for this recipe. It doesn’t have any grittiness or weird flavor and it has a small amount of stevia in it to help sweeten the recipe.
You can use a dairy-free protein powder or vegan protein powder, if needed. Ancient Nutrition also has a plant-based protein in chocolate that is also dairy-free.
The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
Just set up your blender and you’re ready to go.
Create!
Add the raspberries, avocado, almond milk, and protein powder to a blender canister or smoothie cup attachment for your blender.
Blend on high until everything is well-combined and smooth.
Taste and adjust ingredients, as preferred.
Present!
Top with a couple of extra raspberries and some sugar-free chocolate shavings or chips, insert a straw, and enjoy.
Tips and Techniques
- For a more chocolaty smoothie, use unsweetened chocolate almond milk.
- You can use any protein powder that you like. If you use a dairy free or vegan protein powder, the recipe will be completely dairy free or vegan.
- Smoothies are enjoyed best when freshly made, but can be kept in the refrigerator or freezer and re-blended before serving at a later time.
FAQ’s
Can You Freeze A Smoothie?
You can freeze smoothies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw and stir well before enjoying.
Are Raspberries Keto?
1 cup of raspberries has 15 grams of total carbohydrates, but 8 grams are fiber. This gives you only 7 net carbs in 1 cup.
This recipe is for 2 servings, with each serving having approximately 1/2 cup of raspberries which provides 3.5 net carbs.
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Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 avocado * peeled and pitted
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder * use dairy free or vegan, if needed
- extra raspberries and sugar free chocolate shavings or chips * optional garnish
- lemon juice * optional (I don't use it but others have mentioned they like to add a little squeeze to the berries)
Instructions
- Add the raspberries, avocado, almond milk, and protein powder to a blender canister or smoothie cup attachment for your blender.
- Blend on high until everything is well-combined and smooth.
- Taste and adjust ingredients, as preferred.
- Top with a couple of extra raspberries and some sugar-free chocolate shavings or chips, insert a straw, and enjoy.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- For a more chocolaty smoothie, use unsweetened chocolate almond milk.
- You can use any protein powder that you like. If you use a dairy free or vegan protein powder, the recipe will be completely dairy free or vegan.
- Smoothies are enjoyed best when freshly made, but can be kept in the refrigerator or freezer and re-blended before serving at a later time.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on June 27, 2016. It was updated with an improved recipe, new images, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in June 2020.
monique s says
I love this combo of flavors. Tow of my faves
Donna says
This looks so good! I love raspberry and chocolate together!
Jere Cassidy says
Thanks for sharing about the protein packs. I need to pass this on to my smoothie drinker at home.
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
My daughter has recently started an excercise program and she wants to have smoothies after a workout. I think this protein powder would be a great muscle builder for her.
Claudia Lamascolo says
This looks wonderful and I love the flavor combination. I bet this is great even for breakfast!
Tayler Ross says
I love chocolate and raspberry together! A perfect way to start the day!
Mimi Rose says
You’re the second blogger that’s recommended Aloha in the past month, I’ll definitely have to check them out. This chocolate raspberry smoothie looks divine. 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Mimi!
Katy says
Oh man, this looks delicious! I always love a good smoothie, especially int he Summer. With being pregnant now, I’ve been craving chocolate like crazy and this seems like a healthy option!
ourlittleeverything says
It’s definitely a healthier way to satisfy your chocolate craving! At the end of my first pregnancy, I had the worst sweet tooth – it’s dangerous when you’re 8.5 months along and decide you’re just going to eat whatever you want! Wish I knew of options like this back then!!
courtney says
I am smoothie obsessed right now and that looks so yummy! I need to make my own!
La Belle Sirene
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Courtney 🙂
She's Cataleya's Mommy says
I’m so glad you posted this, for two reasons. First I’ve been thinking of getting something from Aloha. Second, I’m a huge lover for chocolate and I’m always begging my husband to make a smoothie to satisfy my craving.
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ourlittleeverything says
I really like ALOHA- hopefully you will too! And I especially love they have greens that are chocolate flavored! That was totally new to me – I’m also a chocolate lover!
Brianna Leigh says
This looks absolutely delicious! Love that the greens are “covered” in chocolate.
ourlittleeverything says
Can’t go wrong with chocolate 😉
Lauren says
Yum! This looks delicious! It could really curb sweet cravings! Thanks for sharing!
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Emma | Creative Explorations says
Mmmmmm. This looks absolutely perfect. Healthy, delicious, quick, and easy. And RASPBERRIES AND CHOCOLATE. Basically my favorite combo of food ever.
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ourlittleeverything says
Perfect!!
Melissa says
I haven’t tried Aloha, but I drink a protein smoothie/shake everyday. I will have to try it out. The recipe sounds amazing.
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks! It’s really good – definitely tastes more like a treat!
Danielle says
This simply looks amazing! I’m totally going to make some of this myself!
Hannah Diane says
Oh my YUM! That looks amazing! I’m going to have to try it!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Hannah! Hope you love it!
Nicole Banuelos says
I LOVE smoothies, especially healthy smoothies! I’m going to try this recipe out, thanks for sharing!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks for checking it out 🙂
Melissa says
Ok, this looks DELICIOUS!!! And it’s healthy too?! I must make one!
ourlittleeverything says
Yes, you must! 😉
adriana says
This looks amazing! I need to try this, I love smoothies!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks!
Sarah Ricker says
Yum! This sounds so good-perfect for a sweet craving
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Sarah 🙂
Carmen Baguio says
It sounds healthy and delicious. A win-win!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Carmen!
Esther | The Cuteness says
That looks so delicious! I’m constantly looking for ways to feed my kid veggies without her knowing, so I should give this a try!
ourlittleeverything says
The little greens packets are great because you can sprinkle a little here and there into other foods 🙂
Daria Vinning says
Oh my! This looks so delicious. I made one this morning but it doesn’t look anything like this. I will definitely be trying this one out. Thanks for sharing!
ourlittleeverything says
Aww thanks Daria – hope you enjoy it!
Leslie Soto says
I love smoothies so much! I try to drink them daily! I definitely think these all sound so good. I’m really thinking about ordering some. The teas sound Heavenly, too!
ourlittleeverything says
I haven’t tried the teas yet, but i want to – and the chocolate!!
The Thrifty Issue (Kylie) says
This looks delicious. I often struggle to eat breakfast of a morning so am always on the lookout for shakes like this to try.
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Kylie!
chloe | boxwood avenue says
Oh yum! I agree, the more chocolate, the better! This sounds great!
ourlittleeverything says
Thank Chloe!
Carly @ FitLiving Eats says
I love ALOHA products! They protein powder is one of the best I’ve found. The smoothie looks delicious!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Carly! We really like everything we’ve tried so far from ALOHA – great products!
Rachel says
Same with craving all things fresh and healthy during summer!
Ashleigh says
Yum, this recipe looks wonderful! I love breakfast smoothies. Thank you for sharing this delish recipe.
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks for checking it out Ashleigh!
The Southern Thing says
This smoothie looks so good! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
ourlittleeverything says
Thank you!
Rachel says
Yum! I’ve been wanting to try adding protein to my shakes but haven’t known which protein to try. I’ll have to check this out!
ourlittleeverything says
I like these because it’s individually packaged – so you can take them with you etc. Plus, they taste really good!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
I LOVE smoothies! Anything chocolate is my favorite. Love the chocolate + raspberry combo.
ourlittleeverything says
I’m a chocolate lover too!
Christina says
I have never heard of the Aloha powders, my husband is going to be all over this! lol
ourlittleeverything says
Oooooh they are goooood! Let me know what he thinks if he gets some!
Kim says
Sounds incredible…my son is starting to drink smoothies and this sounds like one he’d like too. I love the addition of the greens…so healthy
ourlittleeverything says
Yes! I love how easy it was to add in the greens and that they tasted like chocolate!
HilLesha says
How delicious! I enjoy making smoothies, but I have never tried this type of smoothie before. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks for checking it out!
Laura says
This sounds super yummy!!!! Almond milk make anything taste good 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
Thank you! We LOVE almond milk!