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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.
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.
Thick, creamy, tropical, delicious
Smooth but not my favorite. I guess I would have liked it a bit sweeter.
Not a fan of avocado and my tasters can taste it. RAWK on!
Very creamy! A nice change to the traditional green smoothie.
It’s creamy for sure. I added chocolate protein powder today to make it a meal. I’ve liked the other flavor combos better but my protein powder is chocolate flavored so that could be part of it. But it’s super creamy and that’s awesome!
Very creamy but the avocado taste is almost too much & I love avocados!!
Nice and simple smoothie. It ‘s also a good base to start with to try things like kale and another fruit. I also loved adding a handful of almonds and boom, it was a meal replacement thanks to the avocado being present with healthy fats, Bonus, it’s nice and thick so I think it stayed with me better than most of the other recipes. I love this one.
I enjoyed this one!!! Brushed my teeth right before so couldn’t fully taste it at first haha! But I love hw creamy it is! I added hemp into it along with some cut up kiwi which was a nice addition!!
REALLY thick smoothie – a bit bitter, maybe it was the avocado? I’m not a huge fan.
I found this one a little bitter. I made it with a collagen powder and it was really bitter, so I remade it without and it was a little better. Also wondering if my frozen mangos were under ripe.
My four kids and I did not like this one. Sorry. It was bland to me and not enough sweetness for the kids to take more than one sip.
Best green smoothie I’ve ever had! I added some vanilla protein powder to it. The creaminess that they avocado adds makes me want avocado in all of my green smoothies!