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A tall glass of green avocado smoothie topped with sunflower seeds, surrounded by limes and fresh avocado halves.

avocado smoothie

A creamy, nutrient-rich avocado smoothie that tastes like dessert but fuels your morning like a meal. Made with ripe avocado, frozen banana, and vanilla almond milk, it's a family-friendly breakfast packed with flavor, protein, and fiber. Even picky eaters love it!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Blend Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast, smoothie, Snack
Cuisine: American, healthy, Kid-friendly
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Ripe avocado - Soft not overripe
  • 1 Frozen banana - Slightly thawed for caramel flavor
  • 1 cup Vanilla almond milk - Or milk of choice
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt - Can substitute with plant-based yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract - Optional for extra flavor
  • 1–2 teaspoon Raw honey - Or maple syrup to taste
  • ½ cup Fresh spinach - Optional for nutrients
  • 1 teaspoon Chia seeds - Optional protein & fiber
  • ¼ cup Coconut milk - Optional for extra creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice - Optional enhances flavor
  • 1 pinch Sea salt - Optional enhances sweetness
  • Ice cubes - Optional if thicker texture is desired
  • scoop Protein powder - Optional for extra protein
  • scoop Collagen peptides - Optional for skin and joint health
  • leaves Fresh mint - Optional garnish or flav

Equipment

  • 1 High-speed blender (For smooth texture)
  • 1 Sharp knife (To cut avocado)
  • 1 Measuring cups (For precise ingredient ratios)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (Scraping sides of blender)
  • 2 Tall glasses (For serving)

Method
 

  1. Let the frozen banana soften slightly at room temperature
    Raw smoothie ingredients arranged on a countertop: fresh bananas, a halved avocado, a small bowl of milk, and sliced banana in a glass bowl.
  2. Pour all the liquid ingredients into the blender first
    Unblended avocado smoothie ingredients in a blender, including fresh avocado and sliced bananas, surrounded by whole bananas and limes.
  3. Add soft ingredients like avocado, yogurt, and honey
    A blender filled with thick, blended smoothie, showing the creamy consistency after mixing ingredients.
  4. Add frozen banana, chia seeds, and optional boosters
    Two glasses of creamy avocado smoothie topped with chia seeds, mint leaves, and a halved strawberry, served fresh and cold.
  5. Blend everything until completely smooth and creamy
    A tall glass of green avocado smoothie topped with sunflower seeds, surrounded by limes and fresh avocado halves.

Nutrition

Serving: 350gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 8gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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