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I’m always on the lookout for quick, healthy, and delicious breakfast or snack I can drink on the go. And let me tell you, I’ve struck gold with this Avocado Banana Smoothie. It’s packed with nutrients, super easy to make, and tastes surprisingly amazing, even with the spinach! Don’t let the green color scare you – this smoothie is a creamy, dreamy avocado banana delight.
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Why You’ll Love It
- Quick and tasty: Blends in minutes with a naturally creamy, refreshing flavor that feels like a treat.
- Balanced meal replacement: Healthy fats, fruit carbs, and about 20 grams of protein help keep you full and energized.
- Nutritional powerhouse: Packed with fiber, potassium, leafy greens, and vitamins to fuel your day the plant-based way.
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Avocado Banana Smoothie Ingredients
- Water is a simple, underrated smoothie base. It keeps the flavor clean, light, and refreshing without overpowering the fruit.
- Avocado adds healthy fats that boost creaminess, help you stay full, and improve vitamin absorption.
- Banana brings natural sweetness and smooth texture that balances the greens.
- Mango adds extra creaminess, masks any “green” taste, and delivers vitamins A and C.
- Protein powder: Adding about 20 grams of unflavored, unsweetened protein powder balances the fats from avocado and carbs from fruit. It helps keep you full, supports muscle recovery, and lets the smoothie’s natural flavors shine without added sugars or fillers.
Expert Tips
We used water as our liquid base to keep the calories down, yet you can use almond milk, oat milk or even coconut water with this avocado smoothie recipe.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add water and spinach to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth. This helps break down the greens for a creamy base.
- Add avocado, frozen mango, and banana, then blend again until thick and creamy.
- Adjust with more water if needed, taste, and add a squeeze of lemon or lime if desired.
- Add in protein powder and blend on low until thick and creamy to minimize aeration
- Pour and enjoy right away for the best flavor and texture.
Ingredient Swaps
Here’s a few suggestions to help you swap ingredients based on what you have on hand.
- Sweetness: Mango or pear (instead of banana).
- Creaminess/Protein: Greek yogurt.
- Avocado Replacement: Cashews or coconut cream.
- Mango Alternatives: Pineapple, peach, or berries (strawberries or blueberries)
Smoothie Add-Ins
Feel free to experiment by adding other ingredients to this smoothie. Here’s a few I would suggest trying with this avocado banana smoothie recipe:
- Chia seeds: A tablespoon or two adds a boost of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein. They have a mild flavor and thicken the smoothie slightly.
- Kale: Don’t be afraid to add more greens! Kale is a nutritional powerhouse with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and antioxidants.
- Ginger: A small piece of fresh ginger adds a zesty kick and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Avocado + Banana Resources
Avocado Banana Smoothie (High-Protein & Creamy)
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup water
- ¼ avocado
- 1 banana
- ½ cup mango frozen
- 1 serving protein powder unsweetened + unflavored
Instructions
- Blend spinach and water on high speed until smooth.
- Add avocado, banana and mango and blend again.
- Add in protein powder and blend on low to mix.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy.
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Notes
- Use at least one frozen fruit to make the smoothie cold or serve over ice.
- If this creamy smoothie is having a hard time blending well in your smoothie then add a bit more water until the blades turn easily on their own.
- Add in a serving of Homemade Protein Powder to have a clean superboost
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Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!Common Questions
Add more liquid, such as water, milk (dairy or non-dairy), or juice, a little at a time, and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.
Yes, as long as the avocado isn’t overly brown or mushy. A slightly soft avocado is fine for blending.
While the banana contributes sweetness and creaminess, you could try using mango, pear, or even a bit of honey or maple syrup for sweetness. The texture might be slightly different.
Yes, frozen avocado chunks are available and work well in smoothies. They also help make the smoothie colder and thicker.
Yes! The bananas and avocados lend a creaminess to the whole smoothie while boosting the fiber and adding some natural sweetness for a quick energy boost. Avocados are rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, reducing cardiovascular disease risk. They’re also rich in potassium, essential for balancing blood pressure.
They sure do. Bananas and avocados blend into a creamy, subtly sweet mix, ideal for smoothies. The banana’s sweetness masks the avocado’s mild flavor, creating a delicious and nutritious combination.
This one was not popular in my house. The overall consensus was that it was bland.
Creamy & delicious!
Verrrry creamy!
I enjoyed this one too. I love adding avocados to my smoothie.
Excellent what else can I say
Sadly I had to try this minus the avocado because mine was hard! I added pineapple in its place. I will try again because I haven’t tried an avocado smoothie yet!
Day 6 Avocado Banana Smoothie
My first time putting an avocado in a smoothie…very creamy…not sold on the flavor as it was a little bland..
Will add something else next time
The Day 6 Avocado Banana Smoothie was super creamy, a bit too thick and creamy for my preferred smoothie consistency. I ended up adding extra water to thin it out a bit. I also used frozen peaches instead of mango. It tasted a bit bland to me, so I added some extra pineapple and ginger and turmeric to spice it up a bit.
A little too thick and creamy but good flavor.
Good, but I didn’t have time to adjust the flavor because I was running late to a meeting. If I had time I would have added my favorite Monkfruit sweetener. I also had to add more water as it was a little too thick. Added pumpkin and hemp seeds for a meal replacement.
Very creamy (used all frozen fruit) and delicious!
I liked this smoothie but it was very thick. I realized I enjoy my smoothies a bit thinner. The flavor was good. The key for me is to use very ripe fruit.
This was good! Definitely creamy. I appreciate that the avocado makes it a bit more substantial and filling.
I think I have had a change of heart. I remember not liking avocado smoothies in the past. This was thicker, creamy and yummy. My avocado was frozen and I am not sure I used frozen avocados before, that may have made the difference. I added hemp seeds too and maybe that made the difference. I will give avocado smoothies a second chance,
I not only loved the vibrant green colour of this smoothie, but also the taste. The avocado and frozen fruit combo blended so well into creamy perfection!
I’ll be honest. This is not a favorite. The avocado makes it creamy but found the whole thing too bland
This was another good one. I love avocado so I like how creamy the smoothie was. I added sunflower seed butter to this and it was good. Next time I will add more mango because I couldn’t taste the mango.