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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 over 20 grams of protein help keep you full and energized.
- Nutritional powerhouse: Packed with fiber, potassium, leafy green vegetables, and vitamins to fuel your day the plant-based way.
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, helps you stay full, and improves vitamin absorption. Cut avocado like a pro with my guide.
- Banana brings natural sweetness and smooth texture that balances the greens. If you like thick smoothies, you can freeze bananas ahead of time.
- Mango adds extra creaminess, masks any “green” taste, and delivers vitamins A and C. For quick prep, check out my guide on how to cut mango.
- Protein powder: Adding about 20 grams of unflavored, homemade 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.
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Recipe 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.
- If you want tips on making thick and creamy smoothie, check out my step-by-step guide on how to make a smoothie.
How to Make Avocado Banana Smoothie
- 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.
Avocado Banana Smoothie 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: Cashew 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. You can also check out my guide on learn how to freeze kale.
- Ginger: A small piece of fresh ginger adds a zesty kick and has anti-inflammatory properties.
More Avocado Recipes You’ll Love
Creamy, versatile, and packed with goodness, avocados are a must-have in a healthy diet. From energizing green smoothies to indulgent vegan treats, these avocado recipe ideas will inspire your kitchen adventures:
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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. You can also grab one of my favorite smoothie blenders.
- Add in a serving of homemade protein powder to have a clean, filling boost.
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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. For busy mornings, you can include them in frozen meal prep smoothie packs so you always have ready-to-blend ingredients on hand.
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.
YUM! SMOOTH!! CREAMY!!! Adding both avocado AND banana makes this smoothie delicious!
Surprisingly I have never used avocado in my smoothies before. I think that is what made it creamier. Next time I will add a little juice to thin it up, which is my preference. Liked the taste so happy I tried something new.
This is creamy and delicious, not too sweet, which is nice. It is definitely filling and keeps you fueled into your day.
Adding a little bit of lime really brightens the flavors!
This smoothie is so delicious, creamy, and refreshing! Avocado is one of my favorite ingredients to add to smoothies. Definitely making this again!
Wonderful smoothie, one of my favorite combinations.
I really enjoyed this smoothie. I liked that it wasn’t overly sweet. It was smooth and refreshing. I froze all the ingredients to make it colder. I will have to try it with the protein boost.
This was surprisingly good. I do t do mango, so I added the entire banana as replacement. It did have an avocado aftertaste, but I happen to like avocado.
An easy smoothie to whip up. It has a good texture and thickness. A little too bland for my liking though.
Advocado makes the smoothie creamier and to think of all the benefits added to the smoothie. The combination of ingredients is tasty!
great for breakfast! i added the protein smoothie powder and was full until lunch.
The avocado gave a wonderful creaminess to it. I will definitely be having it again.
I joined the challenge and this is a great one! I just found out that avocados can be bought frozen so that would help make it colder! Both hubby and i enjoyed. First time trying avocado in our smoothie
Hi Karen – yes! Avocado can be bought frozen – so awesome! I love using as many frozen ingredients as I can in my smoothies. The thicker and colder, the better!
I quite enjoyed this smoothie. The avocado and banana made it very smooth and creamy. My first taste I wasn’t sure I liked it, but I powered through and found that it grew on me. I would definitely make this one again.
This smoothie was delicious! Next time, I will add a little more mango, but otherwise, I enjoyed it.
I’ve done smoothie cleanses before but I’ve never used Avocado. This smoothie is very creamy. It does not have a lot of taste but I may add honey or stevia when I make it again. Very filling. I did it as a meal replacement and glad that I did.
Delicious and easy to throw together before work!
My husband and I loved it. Kept you full all morning.
Used banana with peel . Very creamy. Also used coconut water. Keeper!
Deliciious!!! Quite a nice blend.
It was a little too earthy for me. Maybe next time I will add more mango since I couldn’t really tell there was fruit in it.
This smoothie is sooooo delicious. I did not want it to finish. Planning tlto continue to make this after the challenge is over.