Chocolate Amazing Meal Avocado Smoothies

Did you all enjoy the first weekend of spring? I hope it was as beautiful by you as it was by me. Seriously, if this weather keeps up, I’m not going to get anything accomplished in the kitchen. #foodbloggerproblems

I took advantage of it for a little while today and spent some time with Coco in the backyard, enjoying the pretty new blooms. It was so relaxing and just what I needed to recharge for the busy week ahead.

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So do you guys remember when I told you about my love for Amazing Grass a while back? Well the company was nice enough to reach out and send me a collection of samples to try and I instantly fell in love with their Chocolate Amazing Meal.

Just like the original Amazing Meal, it’s full of healthy protein and a host of superfoods to help keep you energized and feeling top notch.

Since Brandon and I had a hike planned Saturday morning, I thought it would be the perfect time to take advantage of using a few packets for a chocolate smoothie.

Chocolate Amazing Meal Shake

The powder tastes great mixed with vanilla almond milk but I decided to jazz it up a little by adding ice cubes, a few dates, and an avocado.

Chocolate Amazing Meal Shake

The idea to add avocado actually came from a reader who commented on my Vegan Raw Cacao Milkshakes. I can’t believe I didn’t think of it sooner because it gives it a nice silky texture and you can’t even taste it! It was the perfect hiking fuel.

I was happy that I managed to find a shorter {three mile} trail at Del Valle Regional Park so that we could bring miss Coco along for the fun. There wasn’t a lot of shade on this particular hike so we had to take lots of pit stops so that Coco didn’t overheat but the views were pretty impressive.

Del Valle

Del Valle

Del Valle

Del Valle

Del Valle

Del Valle

After that, we went home to clean up before going to Wente Vineyards (where we took our engagement photos) for a few appetizers and some wine on the patio.

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There was actually a wedding taking place while we there which got us even more excited for next month.

Only three weeks left until we’re officially Mr. and Mrs.!

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