Last Updated on August 17, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

Blend up this Chocolate Maca Avocado Smoothie recipe when you’re in need of a healthy, hormone-balancing protein breakfast. It includes rich cacao, vanilla plant protein, caramel-like maca, nourishing seeds, a sweet Medjool date, luscious avocado, & a frozen banana. A tall glass of this milkshake-worthy superfood smoothie will nourish your body & satisfy your taste buds with every sip!

Chocolate Maca Avocado Smoothie in a glass with a straw in it, sitting on a white marble counter, with an avocado in the background.

This Chocolate Maca Avocado Smoothie will definitely be a breakfast staple & for a valid reason. It’s made with whole-food ingredients, packed with plant-based protein, & designed to promote hormonal balance, all while tasting like a chocolate milkshake! Can anyone say no to that?!

The base includes rich cacao, caramel-like maca (an adaptogenic superfood known for its ability to support energy & hormone health), nourishing seeds, a sweet Medjool date, luscious avocado, & a frozen banana. The avocado provides a super creamy consistency of healthy benefits that you don’t want to miss.

Every sip is both decadent & deeply fueling to nourish your body from the inside out!

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Maca Smoothie Recipe

A Healthy Hormone-Balancing Breakfast: Loaded with superfoods to boost health benefits without compromising the taste.
Milkshake-Worthy: The combination of cacao, maca & avocado makes this chocolate protein smoothie an absolute dream!
Perfect Protein Blend: This Chocolate Maca Avocado Smoothie is packed with over 25 grams of plant protein, making it an exceptional choice for a nourishing breakfast.

Maca Powder Health Benefits

Besides the avocado, one of the standout ingredients is the organic gelatinized maca powder. If you’re new to this superfood, here’s what you should know:

Maca is a Peruvian root vegetable that has a malty, caramel-like flavor while also having so many health benefits. It’s rich in essential minerals such as copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, & iron. Maca has also been known to boost libido, treat menopause symptoms, & promote hormonal balance for both men & women.

Maca is the perfect addition to this recipe, for flavor & nutritional benefits. Heads up: a little goes a long way!

When choosing maca powder, you’ll come across two types: raw & gelatinized.

Raw maca is unheated, so its enzymes & nutrients are at peak levels, but it’s harder to digest.
Gelatinized maca is heated to separate the root’s starch. Even though that process alters some nutrients, it makes the powder easier to digest & assimilate.

Between the two, I recommend organic gelatinized maca powder.

Chocolate Maca Avocado Protein Smoothie in a glass with a straw in it, sitting on a white marble counter, with an avocado in the background.

Ingredients

Organic Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk: Any non-dairy milk works in this recipe; just be sure to use homemade or trusted brands—I like MALK Organics, Three Trees, or Native Forest.
Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Organic ground flax seeds add a great little boost of fiber & minerals.
Organic Gelatinized Maca Powder: This superfood addition provides a subtle caramel-like flavor. Plus, it has also been known to boost libido, treat menopause symptoms, & promote hormonal balance for both men & women.
Organic Cacao Powder: It’s the perfect addition to make this blend decadent! To be clear, cacao powder is different from regular Dutch cocoa powder. Review this Cacao Powder 101 post to learn more!
Organic Vanilla Plant Protein: Adding a scoop of protein powder helps to keep you full & satisfied longer. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content and, most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, & the recommended daily protein intake.
Sea Salt: A healthy pinch of sea salt is rich in a ton of minerals & beautifully enhances the flavor.
Organic Medjool Date: Including one date in this blend adds the perfect amount of natural sweetness. I recommend buying pitted dates so you don’t have to remove the pits yourself. My go-to brand is Joolies—they’re sweet, soft, & always superb!
Organic Avocado: Fresh or frozen, both work!
Organic Frozen Banana: Frozen is best, as it enhances the creaminess & natural sweetness.

How to Make

Blend the Liquids & Powders: First, add the non-dairy milk, seeds, maca, cacao, plant protein, & sea salt to a high-speed blender. Blend these ingredients until smooth.
Blend the Medjool Date. Add the soft Medjool date & blend until smooth.
Blend the Frozen Ingredients. Next, add in the avocado & frozen banana. Blend until smooth & creamy. If needed, you can pause the blender, remove the lid, & scrape down the sides so that everything is fully incorporated. You may need to add a little more liquid depending on how thick/thin you like your smoothies.
Serve. Transfer to a chilled glass & enjoy!

Chocolate Maca Avocado Smoothie in a Vitamix on a white marble counter.

Smoothie Add-Ins

Make this hormone-balancing smoothie your own! Here are a few suggestions to level up this Chocolate Maca Avocado Smoothie recipe:

Organic Coconut Yogurt: Enhance the creaminess with a scoop of organic plain coconut yogurt.
Organic Cacao Nibs: Add 1 tablespoon of organic cacao nibs at the last minute to your smoothie, then blend once more to provide lots of texture at every sip!
Organic Cold Brew: Need a boost? Check out this Mocha Maca Protein Smoothie recipe!
Organic Greens: Greens are packed with so many minerals, vitamins, & antioxidants. I recommend baby spinach if you’re new to green smoothies, but kale, Swiss chard, mustard greens, collard greens, or mixed greens all work.

Tips for Making the Perfect Smoothie

Interested in how to make the absolute perfect Chocolate Maca Avocado Smoothie recipe? As someone who makes smoothies daily, here are my TOP tips:

Use Frozen Fruit: The ice from the frozen fruits adds thickness to the smoothie.
Soak the Medjool Date: If your date feels a tad hard, soak it in very warm water for 5 minutes to soften it up.
Adjust Liquid Amount: If you find that your smoothie is too thick to blend, don’t worry! Just add a bit more liquid, blend, open the cover, scrape down the sides if needed, & blend again. When possible, always use a larger high-speed blender instead, as it will blend the ingredients much better.
How to Make: Add your liquid first & blend your powders first, then the Medjool date, before adding your frozen ingredients. This is my favorite way of preparing my smoothies. Blending the liquid & powders first ensures that your powders blend completely.
Smoothie Blending Tip: Begin your blender on low to medium speed. Going straight to high makes it hard for the blender to properly mix the ingredients. Start slowly, then gradually amp up the speed to achieve the perfect smoothie.
Chill Your Glass: There’s nothing better than a cold smoothie, in this case, a chocolate maca milkshake! Put your serving glass in the fridge or freezer while you’re making your blend to ensure a chilled smoothie at every sip.

Smoothie FAQs

Do I have to use a frozen banana?

The frozen banana in this recipe gives the smoothie a thick & creamy texture. If using a fresh banana, be sure to add a handful of ice cubes to achieve a cold smoothie. However, if you’re looking to remove the banana altogether because you’re allergic or simply don’t like them, you certainly can. If you elect to make this a banana-free smoothie, I recommend keeping the organic pitted Medjool date to maintain its sweetness.

Is it healthy to have a smoothie?

Duh! I wouldn’t post something that was unhealthy. Having a smoothie full of protein, healthy fats, & superfoods for a post-workout breakfast is great because you’ll be getting essential vitamins, nutrients, & protein first thing. However, some smoothies on the market or on the web can be loaded with tons of fruit, added sugar, & nonsense, making them a less healthy option.

What is the best protein powder to use?

I used an organic vanilla plant protein powder for this hormone-balancing maca smoothie recipe. When selecting a protein powder brand, it’s crucial to look at the protein content and, most importantly, the ingredients. Check out this Cleanest Plant-Based & Vegan Protein Powders post to learn what to look for, the best brands, & the recommended daily protein intake.

How can I add protein without using protein powder?

If you don’t have vanilla protein powder on hand, no worries! To increase the protein content, you can add a tablespoon or two of organic hemp seeds &/or raw almond butter without changing the taste too much.

Is it okay to have maca powder every day?

Yes! Consuming organic maca powder daily is acceptable, but the dosage varies based on your lifestyle.

Can I make this smoothie recipe in advance?

Totally! Feel free to make this Chocolate Avocado Maca Smoothie recipe as is or double it for later. To achieve the best results, check out this How to Prepare Smoothies in Advance post.

Chocolate Maca Avocado Smoothie Recipe in a glass with a straw in it, sitting on a white marble counter, with an avocado in the background.

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Xoxo.

CMG.