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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.
Equipment
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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.
Nutrition
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.
I really didn’t like this smoothie.
I used a whole banana instead of the avocado. It was ok. It didn’t really have much flavor.
This one is okay. Too thick so additional water has to bee added. I used a whole small avacado but no banana. I, also, added cauliflower, 4 frozen cherries, chia seeds, cashew milk and powder peanut butter with collagen. It was a meal replacement.
This was not my favorite by far. It was definitely the creamiest out of the bunch so far, but the least flavorful. I think it needed a little something more. Maybe some pineapple or grape in it. I would not make this one again with this recipe.
Cream machine I liked, but truth be told it was not my favorite. It was a little too creamy for me. Although not a favorite, I still drank & enjoyed.
Little tart but good. I am a day behind. Will catch up today. 🙂
creamy but bland
Loving this one! So creamy and tasty, but I love banana and avocado a lot.
Flavor was good but really thick with the avocado. Not sure I’m a fan of the texture.
I was sad to see it go. The banana and avocado make it super creamy like a good for you milkshake. I might add some ice next time to make it a bit colder.
Added a protein mix to this minus the banana again,
I added basil to mine, and the taste is very close to my all-time favorite smoothie which also has matcha in it. This is one I will make over and over. Next time, I’m subbing a cup of match for the water though.
I wasn’t crazy about this one but I would try it again. I used frozen mango and avocado with fresh spinach and banana. I was hoping I could taste the mango but I didn’t so, maybe next time I’ll use fresh over-ripe mango. I also found I needed to add more water because it was too thick but I think that coconut water would make a better liquid for this one.
I used frozen spinach today and probably added to much to the blender because I could definitely taste the spinach. However, the smoothie was really creamy (but not my absolute favourite).
This one was OK. Not my favorite. I am not really a fan of mango so may trip pineapple next time.
The smoothie was delicious. It’s a combination I wouldn’t had put together on my own.
Cream Machine was not a fan favourite in my house today, but it certainly was creamy! E added more water to thin it out a bit. I added chia seeds, pea protein powder and cilantro for extra benefits. I’m not used to avocado (or cilantro) in my smoothies yet, but by part way through the flavours started to grow on me. Might have enjoyed more if my mango had been more ripe; it was still a bit green. Will try a variation of this again.
I love avocado! I’d been looking forward to this smoothie all week, and I have to say that it fully met my expectations.
I made this smoothie with mixed greens as our local store was sold out of the organic spinach. It was not as creamy as I used water tonight instead of the coconut milk I used yesterday. Loved the flavor but next time will use the coconut milk.
This is really my favorite smoothie by far..it just taste like what i think of as healthy fresh and green.