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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.
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.
Another great smoothie. I added chai protein powder as it was all I had in house and the flavors were outstanding. This smoothie is so creamy and delicious and kept me full all morning.
The avocado banana smoothie was thick and creamy but I prefer a little sweeter smoothie. Next time I think I’ll try pineapple instead of mango. I am loving this challenge and thank you for putting it all together and sharing the recipes.
Scores a 10/10 for creaminess! The mango and banana offered subtle sweetness without making this smoothie overly sweet. Another delicious and healthy start to the day 🙂
Delicious, creamy, slightly sweet; I added ginger
Avocado Banana Smoothie, very thick and creamy! I added a few ice cubes to get the frozen texture because the mango was the only frozen ingredient. Super delicious!
It’s a creamy dreamy smooth delight with just the right amount of sweetness. It made a delicious breakfast for me with an added hit of protein powder & chia and flax seeds. LOVED this!
This is the best Ever, most tasty.
Added protein powder as well as cinnamon, plus a little more water because of the thickness. Good!
Refreshing and perfect consistency. I can taste the slight earthiness of the spinach but the banana definitely shines through.
Smoothie is a great description for this as it is so SMOOTH. Such a nice creamy texture, it is hard to believe there is no cream in it. Feeling energized after having this for breakfast as well. Thanks!!
This smoothie is so creamy and so filling. I couldn’t taste the avocado at all and I used kale instead of spinach. It was a bit ‘kale-y’, but I do like kale so it still tastes great!
Very creamy and pretty good flavor
This one is definitely the creamiest I’ve tried so far. It’s a great way to use avocado. It freezes well.
This one is great. Had to mix in some kale as my spinach was low and also added a little chia seeds.
Yummmmm
Whoa… I can see why this Avocado Banana Smoothie is called the cream machine… super duper creamy! Day 5 of the challenge is like drinking a lovely green cloud. Very mild fruit flavor, so does not pack the punch of the tropical fruit smoothies. My husband also loved it, and it’ll (hopefully) take us through a nice hike! Go Green!
My favorite so far. So creamy and not too sweet. Love it! I didn’t have hard time blending this one.