This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I can earn a small commission from items you purchase (at no cost to you).
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.
Table of contents
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.
Save Recipe for Later!
Enter your info below and I’ll send it straight to your inbox to save for later.
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.
Video
Helpful Tools
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
Nutrition
Did you make this recipe?
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.
Such a great recipe! It’s so smooth! I also love that it’s not too sweet.
Delicious and smooth drink. I added some kale and chia seeds and called it my breakfast. What a pretty color too!
Maybe a little more acidity would taste better to me, but still very good.
I don’t normally use avocado in my smoothies until I’m in a challenge and there is a recipe like todays.
I added protein powder and flax seeds to mine to make it a meal (lunch). It turned out pretty thick and I did use a spoon to scrape it all up
The flavor was pretty good. After I started drinking it I thought I could have added some mint to spark it up a notch
Mint sounds really good!! Nice thought with your taste buds!!!
It was good, but not sweet enough for me. I guess that’s the point though, no sweets!!!!
It was super easy to make. Enjoying it over ice!
It was smooth and creamy as promised but lacked a little in flavor for me.
This smoothie was great. Although, somehow I did not make it home with mango, so I added frozen pineapple.
Umm…ok! This is delicious!! The texture is so creamy, and it’s sweet without the punch of sugar that I am used to in smoothies! YUMMM!!!
The smoothie was very smooth and creamy but was lacking in taste for me. My son wasn’t a fan so we added strawberries and honey to his. I have never added avocado to a smoothie so I will definitely remember that for future smoothies.
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.