In 2013, I came up with this avocado banana smoothie as a way to boost my healthy fat intake. It remains a favorite to this day because it is thick and creamy, and just plain delicious. This smoothie is packed with healthy fats to curb your appetite as well as nourish your skin.

If you like creamy smoothies, this should be your next blend!

Rich and creamy green smoothie recipe
Table of Contents
  1. Avocado Banana Smoothie Benefits
  2. Easy Ingredient Swaps
  3. How To Store Avocados
  4. How to Make a Creamy Smoothie
  5. Avocado Banana Smoothie Recipe

Avocado Banana Smoothie Benefits

I’ll just come right out and admit that I adore avocados (looooong before they were trending on IG). I’m a California girl living in Florida. Avocados are a major part of my diet. Guacamole is my love language, and I’m not afraid to shout about it. But avocados are good for other things besides chip dip.

Avocados are more than just a pretty face…

Did you know avocados contain more potassium than bananas? Crazy, right? Potassium is essential for heart health. A diet rich in avocados may also help lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels due to heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.

1 serving of avocado contains 7 grams of fiber, which is an important part of any healthy diet. By getting enough fiber, we make sure our digestive tract can stay healthy. It even acts like a little scrub brush to keep things humming along.

The combination of healthy fats and fiber also helps keep you feeling full for longer after eating. So get ready for a delicious + nutritious avocado banana smoothie!

avocado banana smoothie

A balanced smoothie

I know many people either love or hate bananas… there seems to be no middle ground when it comes to this fruit. Yet they shine in this smoothie, adding just enough sweetness to balance out the avocado. Bananas also contain antioxidants and folate, which keeps us healthy and energized.

Easy Ingredient Swaps

If bananas just aren’t your cup of fruit, then swap them out for another 1/2 cup of mango, or 1/2 cup of peaches. You can use any variety of avocado you can find, just know that if you go big, you may need 1/4 of that avocado instead of half. If you’re all out of spinach, any leafy green can be swapped.

How To Store Avocados

I know you feel me on this one. You buy a bag of unripe avocados and it seems like they never ripen, until BAM! they ripen all at once. It’s more than you can eat at once. What to do? Avocados are a fruit that freezes exceptionally well, probably due to the healthy fats. (When frozen, they make a tasty avocado banana smoothie like the one below)

Freeze the avocados on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then transfer to freezer-proof bags or other airtight containers. The frozen avocados will keep up to six months or more in a deep freezer, or several months in a regular freezer.

Once avocados have ripened sufficiently, they can also be placed directly in the fridge where they will stay good for a few days longer. Unripe avocados can also be refrigerated and brought out to the counter to ripen at room temperature. While room temp avocados can be used in this avocado banana smoothie, I think frozen ones add a little bit extra to this blend.

Get ready for a whole food, plant based smoothie recipe that wows.

How to Make a Creamy Smoothie

I don’t like to blend our green smoothies with dairy products. Yet while I prefer not to, it’s totally fine to do what fits your lifestyle best.

That being said, there are plenty of ways to make a smoothie creamy using fruit + veggies. If a too-liquid smoothie has caused a #smoothiefail in the past, then have any of these options on hand to add to your next blend:

  • Avocado: so much creaminess from avos, not to mention healthy fats; avocados also thicken smoothies, as well as turn your smoothie into a meal replacement.
  • Mango: mango blends up really creamy and thick, so you don’t need much – even a quarter or half cup will cream that smoothie up.
  • Banana: this one is kind of a no-brainer, but I’m adding it to the list anyway. This avocado banana smoothie just wouldn’t be the same without the banana!
  • Coconut milk: swap the liquid base in your smoothie with a little coconut milk; the high (healthy) fat content adds loads of creaminess.
  • Nuts, seeds, and butters: nuts and seeds, especially cashews and hemp hearts, whether blended whole or as a “butter” will add mega creaminess and also a boost of protein and vitamin E.
  • Protein powder: add a plant-based protein powder to thicken your smoothie and make it extra creamy.
  • MCT oil: the medium-chain fatty acids in refined coconut oil are great for a fast energy boost, but adding 1-2 tablespoons makes a smoothie really creamy too.

Don’t forget to rate + review this smoothie once you make it. I can’t wait for your feedback!

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4.36 from 806 votes

Avocado Banana Smoothie

This avocado banana smoothie recipe is loaded with healthy fats are a great way to nourish and hydrate the skin. I didn’t take it easy on the avocado for that very reason! Enjoy this creamy smoothie and keep blendin’ to see your skin celebrate it too. This smoothie is also known as Cream Machine.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Author: Jen Hansard
Course: Beverage, Breakfast
Cuisine: Plant-Based
Serves: 1

Ingredients  

  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ avocado
  • ½ cup mango frozen
  • ½ banana
  • 1 homemade protein powder optional

Instructions 

  • Blend spinach and water together until smooth.
  • Add remaining ingredients and blend again.

Video

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Sodium: 44mg, Potassium: 1005mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 3890IU, Vitamin C: 54mg, Calcium: 61mg, Iron: 2mg
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  1. Three stars. Omitted the banana as I did not have one at home. I did enjoy the creamy texture.

  2. This smoothie had a very mild flavor, which I liked. I also really loved the creaminess of this smoothie. So good even my hubby liked it!

    1. Hey Cecily,

      It’s always a win when you convert a member of your family to a green smoothie lover!!!

  3. 5 stars
    Like this one, Jen. It was creamy and green-tasting. Not too sweet but just right. I have enjoyed this challenge and will continue with the green smoothies for sure. Thanks for the fun!

    1. Hey Karen,

      Glad this recipe was just right for you!

      So happy you joined us for this challenge!!

  4. 3 stars
    I enjoyed the Cream Machine but I had to tweak the recipe. I followed the recipe then added a whole banana , 3 strawberries , a squeeze of Meyer lemon juice and 1/4 cup ice to thin it out.

    1. Hey Sandra,

      Way to make this your own where it works for you!!

      Happy blending!!

  5. 3 stars
    Not enough flavor for me. But I loved the creaminess! I’ve always wanted to try avocado in a smoothie, but never have. That’s why I like challenges! They push me to try new things.

  6. 5 stars
    I was out of mangos so I used peaches….i also added some protein powder to it. It was super yummy

    1. 5 stars
      Swapping with peaches sounds super delicious too! So glad that you made this work with what you had on hand 🙂

  7. 5 stars
    Nice and creamy with both the banana and avocado…it’s like having a dessert for breakfast! RawkOn Rawkstars 🙂 🙂

    1. 5 stars
      Now that sounds like my kind of breakfast!! 🙂

    1. 5 stars
      We are all about the avocados here! There is nothing better than a delicious creamy smoothie =P

  8. 4 stars
    I added a little less avocado than called for as I like the creaminess it adds, but did not want the flavor to be too pronounced. Definitely makes it more filling, too.

    1. 5 stars
      Hey Valerie,

      Sounds like you are a pro at this already! I am so glad that you were able to make this smoothie work for you.

  9. 3 stars
    I like Avis or banana in my smoothies but both is just a bit too much like drinking a dip. Taste is good on this but texture is meh for me.

    1. 5 stars
      Hey Rebecca,

      Feel free to leave some of the avocados out if you are not feeling it. You will still be getting plenty of plant power goodness!

  10. 5 stars
    We loved this one so much, we made it two days in a row. So comforting and creamy on two sub-zero days!

    1. 5 stars
      Hey K D,

      That is so awesome that you had to drink this one two days in a row. Yay!!

  11. 5 stars
    Made this one to take to work today as I work from 11 am to 7 pm! Based on its thickness, I am sure it will hold me through my very busy day! PS….I licked the edge of the blender after making it – absolutely delicious and very thick and creamy!!

    1. 5 stars
      Haha That is when you know your smoothie is a good one. When you are licking every last drop

      Love it!

  12. 4 stars
    Yumm, I added pineapple because I have them. My son is loving it too — can’t never go wrong with spinach and avocado and pineapple – my fav combo!! 😉

    1. 5 stars
      I have to agree, Grace!

      Way to make this recipe your own 🙂

    1. 5 stars
      Of course Ozgur. Just look for a brand that is unsweetened since we’re naturally sweetening with fruits. Happy blending!