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This avocado smoothie is the kind of recipe that quietly does it all. It’s creamy without dairy, lightly sweet without added sugar, and packed with ingredients that help you feel satisfied, not weighed down. It’s a simple, feel-good blend you’ll want to come back to—especially on busy mornings when you want something fresh, filling, and easy to digest.
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Why You’ll Love It
- Creamy without dairy. Cashew milk, raw cashews, and avocado blend into a rich, silky texture—no yogurt or ice needed.
- Naturally sweet and balanced. Frozen pineapple adds bright sweetness that balances the healthy fats, so it tastes fresh, not heavy.
- Nourishing and energizing. Spinach brings gentle greens, while avocado and cashews provide satisfying fats that help keep you full longer.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
Experience my creative and simple avocado smoothie, packed with nutrients for a delicious and healthy boost with only 5 simple ingredients.
- Cashew milk: A creamy, versatile non-dairy milk base for smoothies. Look for unsweetened varieties in the refrigerated or shelf-stable section for the best flavor. You can learn how to make cashew milk as well.
- Spinach: A mild-flavored leafy green vegetable that blends seamlessly into smoothies. Choose fresh, vibrant leaves, and opt for organic if available.
- Raw cashews: Adds a naturally creamy texture and subtle nuttiness. Soak them beforehand for extra smoothness and buy raw, unsalted ones for the best results.
- Avocado: Provides a rich, velvety texture and mild flavor. Pick a ripe avocado that feels slightly soft but not mushy. Learn how to cut an avocado the easy way.
- Frozen pineapple: Brings a sweet, tropical taste and helps thicken the smoothie. Choose frozen chunks without added sugar for a natural flavor or cut pineapple and freeze yourself.
Ingredient Swaps
- Pineapple swap: Use mango or a stone fruit like peach or nectarine for a similar sweet, tropical flavor.
- Milk alternatives: Swap cashew milk with coconut milk (not full fat) or almond milk for a creamy base.
- Leafy greens swap: Try Swiss chard or baby kale as an alternative to spinach for a mild, nutritious addition to your smoothie.
- Cashew swap: Swap cashews with hemp hearts to maintain the creamy texture and healthy fat content.
How to Make an Avocado Smoothie
- First blend the cashew milk, spinach, and cashews together until creamy.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and blend again. This 2x blending process helps all the ingredients to break down properly in most standard blenders. If you have a high-powered blender, then just dump all 5 ingredients in at once and watch the magic happen.
More Avocado Smoothies
Don’t be afraid to take any of my green smoothie recipes and toss in 1/4 to 1/2 avocado for smoothie per serving, to get some great fat benefits. Your skin and body will thank you! I love using avocado in smoothies as a healthy fat, to up the cream factor, and for more nutrients. Here are some of my other fav smoothies that use avocado:
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Creamy Avocado Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew milk
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 tablespoon raw cashews
- ½ avocado
- 1 cup pineapple frozen
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Blend the spinach, cashews, and cashew milk together.
- Add the avocado and pineapple and blend again.
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Notes
- Use at least 1 frozen fruit for a refreshingly cool smoothie.
- Swap spinach with the leafy greens of your choice.
- Swap the cashew milk for any dairy-free milk and the cashew for hemp hearts to make this recipe nut-free.
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Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!Common Questions
Yes, you can add ingredients like spinach, protein powder, or fruits like bananas and mangoes to create your own avocado smoothie recipe variations.
Avocado smoothies can be a great addition to a weight-loss plan as they keep you feeling full longer and provide healthy nutrients without empty calories.
Yes, you can prepare an avocado smoothie recipe in advance, store it in an airtight container in the fridge, and consume it within 24 hours for the best flavor and freshness.
