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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.
Excellent. My husband and I shared it. He is very picky especially if it’s a “green” smoothie. He liked it. This is a keeper.
Very refreshing. It tasted much better than it smelled. My son (who originally wrote it off based on the spinach) asked for a refill and gave it a glowing 5 star review. This was a definite win and will be a go to summer afternoon snack. Anything that encourages a elementary aged boy to eat spinach is a huge WIN!
Hi Robin – THAT’S AMAZING!! Your son wanted a second serving?! I love it! You both RAWK!
Creamy, delicious, and nutritious! This smoothie went down easy and kept me full for hours. I am planning on making it again.
This was one of the smoothest and creamiest smoothies I have ever enjoyed! Added protein powder, hemp hearts and powdered greens ( cuz I was lazy. Just got in from planting tomatoes between thunder storms and was tired and and hungry! )
I prefer my smoothies a touch sweeter so I added a bit more mango and extra water. The avocado made it super thick!
Think it could possibly use a little cinnamon to enhance the taste
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I made the Avocado Banana Smoothie Saturday with protein powder and today without. I prefer it without.It was quite tasty and different from most smoothies I usually make. Thank you.
I liked this one! It wasn’t gritty, fairly smooth. I did notice I was hungry sooner than expected.
First time using avocado in a smoothie. Generally I use a lot of fruit so it wasn’t too sweet but still refreshing. This feels like a morning time smoothie to me.
HELLO, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I PUT AVOCADO IN MY SMOTHIE, I REALLY LIKE IT.
The avocado gave a wonderful creaminess to it. I will definitely be having it again.
This is a delicious smoothie I enjoyed mine on my break at work love the flavor!!!
Great start to the challenge! This recipe is creamy and delicious. I expected it to be on the sweeter side, but it was perfectly balanced. Next time, I’ll add some protein powder and have it as a meal replacement.
It was good. I prefer a fruitier flavour and a thinner consistency
Surprisingly creamy. After reading other reviews, I added unsweetened vanilla protein powder for a little more flavor. Did not have a ‘green, earthy’ taste. Will make this one again.