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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.
This one was not my favorite taste-wise. I loved the creamy texture, but it seemed bitter to me. However my one year old son loved it!!!
Although I love avocado, it is not my favorite in a smoothie, so I left it out and used a whole banana instead.
Very nice and creamy
Really liked this smoothie, so creamy and tasty.
Delicious! I added two turmeric smoothie cubes.
This one is so tasty! It’s really smooth so it seemed perfect to add vanilla vegan protein powder to for extra creaminess. It was like having a dessert or a milk shake that is good for you.
Loved this! I’ve used avocado in shakes before but I added too much previously. This recipe was perfect with the right amount.
Tasty and creamy. Thank you
I’ve decided I love the smoothies that incorporate bananas or avocado. Creamy is dreamy!
Avocado is going to be an addition to my future smoothies.
Nice & creamy. My husband really liked it. I did toss in a little bit of kale and okra in this one!
Very smooth. Very creamy. I loved it. Had it at work.
Both my husband and I really enjoyed this smoothie. It has a richness and creaminess — I’m sure that’s why it’s named “Cream Machine.” We added parsley to this smoothie which probably helped enhance it’s beautiful green color. Who would think we would like green smoothies?? We love them!! So glad we decided to participate in this 10 Day Green Smoothie Challenge. I am setting up my prep for another ten days of Green Smoothies today as the Challenge ends Friday.
Truly not a fan of this recipe. I added chia seeds to make it a meal. Since I had doubled the recipe, I gulped half and froze half in ice cub trays to be added to smoothies in the future.
I added about 1.5-2c spinach and used half of a small avocado and the avocado flavor still shown through. Not my favorite recipe as it was more bland, but the smooth, creamy texture was great.
Not my favorite. It was creamy but I could barely get this one down.
Kinda bland on its own but definitely fixable… Maybe less avocado and more banana? Or coconut milk instead of water…
Easy and delicious! Very smooth and beautiful green color. I’d make this any day. Thanks!
Awesome smoothie recipe!
Having previously used used them in smoothies, I doubled the quantity of avocado to create a very rich and dense smoothie.
I think I’ll call it a Whipped Green Dream
I didn’t like this one so much. Possibly because the avocado was really brown when I cut into it. Also, the avocado as part of this smoothie, is not present on the “grocery list” for days 5-10. If I had not perused the ingredients before hand, I would not have had it on hand>
This is a winner! Such a vibrant green smoothie and it is delicious.
So thick, I ate it with a spoon. This one’s may favorite, so far.