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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.
Not my first smoothie rodeo so yes this is my go to when I am rushed & low on ingredients. I keep tropical frozen fruit & spinach on hand so this one is a no brainer & my fav. Nice creamy base with the banana & or avocado. I usually add chia seeds, & Easy on the tummy & very refreshing. 10 outta 10
Smart to keep ingredients on hand! Glad you enjoyed it!
Love it!! I mixed ½ spinach and ½ kale, some ginger and chia seeds and it is perfect!!! Will add Jen’s protein powder next time!
Yummy! Thanks for sharing your additions.
Love it!! I mixed ½ spinach and ½ kale, some ginger and it is perfect!!! It was really smooth from the avocado and fruity from the banana. I didn’t make Jen’s protein powder but I will make it later today and add it next time. I added chia seeds and flaxseeds to make it more substantial.
Love that you upleveled the smoothie with chia and flax!
Creamy and delicious! I added plain skyr for protein and used a slightly underripe banana to keep it from overpowering the flavor and tempering the sweetness.
Simple, easy to make and tastes really good.
Glad you loved this one! You can add this to your rotation.
continual we page reload issues. so short summary: rather bland. pleased to be back to making green smoothies.
I love my green smoothies with bananas and this one was no exception. I totally forgot to add the avocado until I was already pouring so I had a piece of avocado toast on Ezekiel bread with my smoothie! No complaints there, but I was really looking forward to trying it in the smoothie so I’ll have to give this one another try sometime. Still very good without the avocado though!
Smoothie was wonderful and I made the homemade protein powder. The protein powder takes it to the next level. Thanks for the great recipes!
I gave smoothies most days but rarely add avocado to them. This definitely hade it creamy and felt like a meal.
Creamy, sweet, and delicious! I added a small amount of ginger root and lime to mine and it was amazing! Such a great beginning smoothie!
Loved this creamy delicious smoothie!!! I had put up some fresh mangoes recently in the freezer that was just perfect! Have gotten out of making them but, now I’m hooked again. Thank you
Everyone was a fan of the smoothie today. My daughter said, “huh, I thought it would taste more like spinach.” So that was a seal of approval from her.
Found this one just ok. There was a underlying taste that was distracting and left an aftertaste. Since I regularly have smoothies with bananas, spinach, protein powder and various berries I’m guessing it was the avocado. Or maybe the mango wasn’t ripe enough. Maybe my proportions were off. Whatever, since I like others better, this one won’t be a regular.
Great flavor combo! The avocado makes it so smooth.