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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.
Wow! This was a lot thicker and creamier than I thought it would be. I used pineapple instead of mango, tasted great!
Sadly this smoothie wasn’t what I hope it would be. Yes it was very creamy but it also lacked flavor. It ended up taking more like spinach water than anything else. Even with the addition of mango, banana, and avocado.
Going Green Day 1! Delicious afternoon energy boost on a hot sunny afternoon!
Sadly this smoothie was not what I hoped for it to be. It lacked flavor and ended up tasting more like spinach water than anything else even with the banana and magno.
tasty, creamy, smooth – would make again.
Delicious smoothie. The banana comes through very well. It could probably double as a base for some cacao powder. 🙂
Kept me full after my workout. Next time I would use more mango for more fruity flavor I think!
I’m new to smoothies and loving the fact that I can get all my vitamins from the fruits and vegetables by just drinking delicious smoothies – this one’s pretty good.
It’s a very creamy smoothie, very mild tastes but goes down good!
Hey Denise! Yes! We love smoothies for that reason! Before I started drinking smoothies, I swear I never ate fruit, so I love knowing that I’m getting all of my daily servings in a way that I enjoy. Keep it up – you RAWK!
I loved it! Nice and creamy
I have made LOTS of your smoothies- this one is not my favorite….maybe needed a bit more mango or my banana was not ripe enough. I know it’s got lots of good stuff in it, so definitely finished it
Very good and creamy
We liked this smoothie. I made two small changes–I subbed coconut water for the water, and I added a scoop of protein powder. Tasty!
Yummy yummy yummy!!!!
Excellent flavor and easy to whip together and nice as staples from my freezer & fridge!
I don’t like avocados but this recipe wasn’t bad. My husband even drank one and he doesn’t like too many things that are good for you.
Hey Deborah – I’m so happy that you both gave it a shot! We like to make healthy foods taste delicious! Can’t wait to see what you both think of the remaining 9 smoothies from the Summer Smoothie Challenge!
This was a very smooth drink. I added vegan protein powder because I am using it as a meal substitute. I found it not sweet, not sour, not salty, just pleasant and smooth. Was definitely filling. As I am calorie counting and noting protein, carbs, fiber, fat, I wish you would provide all of these elements. Thank you so much!
I enjoy adding avocado because it makes the smoothie so much creamier! Trying to cut carbs so kept the fruit to a minimum and added the greens. I bet adding the protein powder will make it a little sweeter?! Really enjoyed it and like the simplicity!! Thank you for the interesting combination!