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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.
It was ok. I like more summer fruit. Tomorrow I will make two with watermelon and strawberries.
Super delicious!!!! Avocado in a smoothie smooth and yummy!!! Will definitely drink this smoothie from now on. Thank you so much!!!
Some of my fav ingredients!
Good mix of sweet and creamy. I like my smoothies a bit thinner so I rinse the blender container, after pouring recipe into jars, then top up with the water rinse.
You didn’t let any part of this smoothie go to waste! You rawk, Grace!
Super creamy, loved it! Found frozen avocado bag at grocery store which made it very convenient too.
Creamy and delicious! Love the subtle sweetness of the banana and the healthy fat from the avocado to help keep you full longer.
Good, not great. Needs more flavour.
I Liked Today’s Avocado Banana Smoothie, Nice And Creamy And Not To Sweet. I Will Make This Smoothie Again 🙂
I love that it’s so healthy. But the taste was just ok. I love all the ingredients, but putting them together didn’t ring my chimes.
This smoothie was good, but not outstanding.
I love how easy this smoothie is to make and it tastes great. It doesn’t have too much flavor, but I like that it isn’t too sweet. It has a great texture and a good way to get the day started.
A nice healthy start and it gave me energy, but not my favorite flavor. Still pretty good, but I wonder if I should add cocoa powder next time?
The avocado banana smoothie is pretty good. It was not what I anticipated, as smoothies tend to be sweet, but it is good.
I love this avocado banana smoothie so much! It has natural sweetness from bananas and frozen mango, and the super green from spinach and avocado makes the smoothie complete with fiber, iron, and healthy fat. An excellent meal replacement!
Day 1 smoothie challenge made as evening snack. Super creamy and yummy. I added vanilla protein powder I have. Would probably do less avocado next time though.
This is tasty but too thick for me. I added more water. Not overly sweet. A nice change up. Recommend!
I enjoyed this smoothie as I was wrapping up the night. It was so smooth, creamy and refreshing. I definitely will be making this again in the near future.
Great texture and great taste! Day started off crazy so had it for somewhat of an evening snack. It hit the spot!