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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.
Delicious! Love how creamy a smoothie with avocado is! I think I might throw a bit of mint in this next time!
Excellent blend of smoothness & flavor. The avocado adds creaminess without overpowering the taste. Perfect way to start the day
I enjoyed this smoothie. A added bonus is the healthy ingredients!
This reminded me of the going green recipe that is in the vitamix recipe book; However this was good, but not as flavorful as going green!
I doubled this recipe for My 18 year old daughter and myself, we both really liked it. I agree with the other reviewers that we thought a little more mango would have been nice. Or next time I will ripen a mango for more sweetness and freeze it myself. Also, I think I could have used a more ripe banana for a little more sweetness as well. The smoothie was still VERY smooth and thick with only half of the avocado called for (I doubled recipe but only had half an avocado).
This is a good recipe but I like the idea of adding orange juice and using a few ice cubes to make it more like a smoothie.
Wow! The first smoothie (Avocado Banana smoothie) was great! Cream, sweet and I couldn’t tell the Avocado was there (I thought it would change the flavor). Can’t wait to see what’s next!
Delicious!! I also added pj apple.
Very simple recipe, but needs to be a tad sweeter. I would add a little more fruit. Otherwise I really liked this recipe.
Creamy and delicious! Add it to my favorites
I use orange juice instead of water for a bit of citrus accent. Very creamy.
Good smoothie. I use orange juice instead of water for a bit of citrus accent.
I’m not one to like bananas in my smoothie but I actually enjoyed this one. I love bananas by themselves but not generally with anything else.
The Avocado and Banana smoothie was delicious. My sister does not really like avocado but she said the smoothie was delicious too. Great way to start the day.
Better than I thought!! I was hesitant about the avacado in a smoothie….. SOLD!! So smooth and creamy. I used it as a late snack. I may try it as a meal replacement next.
I thought it was good!
A tasty way to drink some green veggies. I will add it to my rotation.
Not bad. I used a handful of spinach+spring mix (because straight raw spinach is difficult on the liver) and I would add more mango. I don’t measure, I just eyeball. I think mine would have been better with a more ripe banana! Learn a little every day! Overall though … pretty good. OH and I added some flaxseed…
Good taste after som refrigeration
If you like thick and creamy, this smoothie is for you. Flavors are fantastic. I took a star off because the avocado makes it too thick for my liking.
It was surprisingly good. Next time I’ll add more frozen mango.
I really like this one
I used chard instead of spinach (from the garden) and it was quite nice. Never used mango before!
Not enough veggies. So, I added zucchini and riced cauliflower.
First time putting avocado in a smoothie…and I do love avocado and guacamole so the taste is not an issue. It really made this smoothie smooth lol but also used a Vitamix which helps. I like the subtle not too sweet but no grassy taste either. It’s just right. I got a new smoothie in the mix
..thank you!
Loved this smoothie! Perhaps the best “green” recipe I have ever had!
Way to add more plants, Darcy!!
Wow!!! You talk about smooth!!! Love the flavors and I can taste the mango, yummy!!!!!!
A great start to a great smoothie challenge!!!!