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Whenever we travel, the one thing I’m usually able to find, wherever we go, is a smoothie.
Thankfully, they seem to be readily available and a great way to get in some vegetables and fruit, which helps me feel a bit more “in my routine” even when I’m not. This creamy avocado smoothie was inspired by a recent trip to Iceland, where I hit the smoothie jackpot. Let me show you how it’s made!
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This creamy avocado smoothie is easy to make, requiring just 5 ingredients, 1 blender, and 5 minutes.
The base is frozen banana, which creates a creamy, naturally sweet base. Next comes the star ingredient: avocado! Full of fiber and healthy fats, avocado makes this smoothie creamy and dreamy and thick, almost like a milkshake.
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Next comes dairy-free milk for a smooth and dreamy texture and some greens of choice for fiber, nutrients, and a beautiful green hue. Protein powder is the final ingredient, which takes this smoothie into meal territory. I’ve done a whole review on protein powders, so give it a look to see my favorites.
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I hope you all love this smoothie! It’s:
Thick + Creamy
Satisfying
Naturally sweet
Gorgeous
Full of vitamins and minerals
Fiber- + Protein-rich
Versatile
& Super delicious
Try making this smoothie in the morning for a quick on-the-go breakfast. It would also make a delicious snack or even healthier “dessert” in the evenings. Throw in a little peanut butter for more of a “milkshake” vibe. Serious yum.
For more smoothie ideas, check out my Ginger Colada Green Smoothie (from our cookbook), Gingery Mango Berry Smoothie, Banana Split Smoothie, 5-Ingredient Detox Smoothie, Pumpkin Pie Green Smoothie, or Carrot Ginger Turmeric Smoothie!
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
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Creamy Avocado Banana Green Smoothie
Ingredients
SMOOTHIE
- 1 large frozen banana (ripe // peeled // sliced)
- 1/4 – 1/2 medium ripe avocado (more avocado = creamier, thicker smoothie)
- 1 scoop plain or vanilla protein powder (see my Protein Powder Guide here)
- 1 large handful greens of choice (spinach, kale, rainbow chard // I like mine frozen)
- 3/4 – 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk (or any dairy-free milk)
ADD-INS optional
- 1 Tbsp seed of choice (hemp, flax, sesame, sunflower, chia, etc.)
- 1/2 tsp adaptogen of choice (maca, ashwagandha, etc.)
- 1/2 cup sliced frozen (or fresh) cucumber or berries (organic when possible)
Instructions
- To a high-speed blender, add frozen banana, avocado, protein powder of choice, greens, and dairy-free milk. At this time, add any desired add-ins, such as adaptogens, seeds, or additional fruits and vegetables (such as berries or cucumbers).
- Blend on high until creamy and smooth, scraping down sides as needed. If smoothie is too thick, add more dairy-free milk to thin. If too thin, add more frozen banana or avocado.
- Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more banana for sweetness, avocado for creaminess, or greens for vibrant green color. Protein powder can also be used to add more sweetness (depending on brand / flavor).
- Divide between serving glasses and enjoy! Best when fresh, though leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator up to 24 hours or in the freezer up to 2 weeks.
Video
Notes
Nutrition (1 of 2 servings)
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Anne says
Why do you add protein powder and where do you get it
Hi Anne, most grocery stores should carry protein powder. Check the supplement aisle or health food section! You can also order it online through various websites (if you click on our protein powder guide in the ingredients list there will be some ideas). Protein powder makes the smoothie more satiating, but you could omit it, if preferred.
Naureen Khan says
Yeah! I tried this recipe, it provided me an instant energy and its creamy texture gave me the feeling of relaxation. Instead of protein powder, I added dates, I loved it.
Lovely! Thank you for sharing, Naureen! xo
Gem says
I made this but added 2tsp honey and a dash of cinnamon instead of the protein powder – yum
Lovely! Thank you for sharing, Gem!
Alamrin says
Why would you need to add protein powder?
It adds a vanilla flavor and additional nutrition, but feel free to skip it!
Jo Ann says
This was absolutely delicious. The avocado made it so creamy. I used a whole avocado (because I didn’t want the other half turning brown) and 1/2 frozen banana and it was perfect!
Amazing! Thank you for sharing, Jo Ann! xo
Rachel says
I can’t remember if I already left a review here, but I make a smoothie almost every day and this one is my go-to. Super nutritious but not fussy, so I don’t have to spend a long time washing and chopping different fruits and vegetables, which I greatly appreciate!
Whoop! We’re so glad you’re enjoying it, Rachel. Thank you for sharing! xo
Hannah Lawrence says
My husband gets cramp in his hands & legs at night so I looked up what would help which were the ingredients in your smoothie.
Hopefully if he has one daily it will help.
Many thanks
Kii says
Can I substitute dairy free milk for whole milk ?
Yes!
Bev Seton says
I really loved this smoothie..very healthy & filling..thank you for sharing
Yay! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Bev!
Katelyn says
We found this recipe a few days ago and already have had it multiple days.. it’s seriously so good! I added spinach, chia seeds and cashews
Amazing! We’re so glad you’re enjoying it, Katelyn! Thank you for the lovely review! xo
Stacey says
How would you freeze this and then how would you unfreeze it to drink?
Hi Stacey! We like to freeze smoothies by pouring them into ice cube trays and then transferring the frozen smoothie cubes to a bag. When you’re ready to enjoy the smoothie you can add water or another liquid of choice to get it moving. Hope this helps!
elise chan says
Today, I made this with cucumber and it was delish! I excluded the protein powder because I am sensitive to high-histamine food. I am on the elimination phase of the autoimmune protocol and this is perfect!
Thanks!
Woohoo! So glad you enjoyed, Elise! Thanks for the lovely review!
elise chan says
I have been looking for a smoothie that includes avocados and almond milk. This was terrific: balanced, smooth and creamy. I added 1/2 c frozen blueberries and it added a nice blue color and a hint of sweetness. Will make it again and may add cubed cucumber instead.
Wonderful! So glad you found what you were looking for and enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing! xo
Deborah says
I just made this using a 1/2 banana and 1/2 avocado (not frozen and it was super creamy) in my nutribullet with organic greens, hemp seeds, chia seeds, protein powder, ice cubes and unsweetened vanilla macadamia milk. I will try freezing bananas and avocados for tomorrow.
Delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
How lovely! Thank you for sharing, Deborah! xo
Ania says
This smoothie is super delicious! The only think that for me it’s one portion no two ❤️ Thank you so much for your recipes 🙏🏻
We’re so glad you enjoy it! Thank you for sharing, Ania! xo
Ella says
Sounds absolutely delicious😍😍 this can be 1 large portion instead of two small ones?
Absolutely! =)
Wangshu says
This is great!!!
Thanks for the review!
Carmen says
Just made it! 🙌😋😋😋😋Amazing!!!
Strongly recommended 🥰
Whoop! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Carmen! xo
Shelby says
Tried this today and added a few slices of frozen peaches as well as a scoop of vanilla protein powder and it was great! Perfect consistency and very filling!
Love your additions, Shelby! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Lina says
Omg! Make this smoothie for the first time in my life. I love it, sweet taste 👅. 💪
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Lina. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Steph says
This is delicious! I am currently recovering from jaw surgery and I’ve been trying to find ways to fill out my liquid diet to make sure I’m getting the nutrients I need from my meals, as well as enjoy them. This smoothie has seriously saved me. I’m using kale as my green, and I’ve started freezing my avocado as well (because I went a little crazy when I first tried this and needed to save them from spoiling– if anyone else does this, be sure to peel and section it first). This recipe is perfect as is and I will continue to enjoy it after I recover. Thank you so much!
Aw, we’re so glad this recipe has helped you, Steph! Thanks so much for sharing. Wishing you a speedy recovery! xo
Rachel Perry says
This was sooooo good. My only suggestions to someone just starting on their “smoothie journey” is to peel the banana before freezing. It took forever to get the peel off frozen. I also added a dash of OJ and 1/4 cup of Pelligrino water and a couple ice cubes. It was such a refreshing drink, I am making another tomorrow. Thank you!!
Yes! Peel before freezing! Thanks for sharing, Rachel!
Donna says
I’m going to try this with beet tops. You mentioned frozen greens. What would be a good way to freeze greens for smoothies? Also, is there a nut butter substitute fof the avocadoes or do you have a different recommend? Thanks for the advise.
Donna
Hi Donna, beet tops tend to have a stronger flavor, so just a heads up there. For freezing greens, we wash, pat dry, chop, and place in a sealed bag in the freezer. The avocado makes it thick and creamy in a way nut butter might not. But cashew butter would be our top suggestion.
Luke Blankenship says
This is a fantastic recipe and has become my “flagship”, go-to smoothie. Makes a wonderful, satiating breakfast. Can’t beat how healthy this is either. it’s simplicity is where it shines – it’s not a ridiculous combination of 15 obscure fruits from southeast Asia and doesn’t rely on something expensive like pine nuts or authentic Iranian saffron threads (we all know those recipes are all over the internet these days). It’s just a wonderful combination. It’s a creamy, muted sweetness and boasts a flavor profile that is at first vibrant but not overwhelming.
Follow the recipe as instructed and you can’t mess this up. I agree with the writer that it’s a little “better” when everything is frozen (banana/greens/add-ins). I have used frozen avocado and it is amazing, though I think it’s not a big enough difference for anyone to care.
I toss in a tablespoon of Chia and about a tablespoon of ground flaxseeds. Gives a nice texture and adds some healthiness to the mix. I have also added matcha (1 tsp per smoothie) and it’s not super noticible to most, but if you’re a matcha person you’ll absolutely note the earthiness and sweetness it adds to this smoothie. A slam dunk, and the light caffienation is good for waking up and for mitigating hunger.
TL;DR – this is the one. Minimalist Baker got it right again.
Aw, thanks for the kind review, Luke! We’re so glad you enjoy this recipe!
Donna says
I didn’t have avocado so I subbed with almond butter (about 1 T for one serving) plus I didn’t have enough banana so I added a tsp of maple syrup. I have a large bag of beet greens to find uses for so they worked great in the smoothie. A really lovely easy recipe for a good morning breakfast go-to!
We’re so glad it turned out well! Thanks for sharing, Donna!
ROHAN RIBERI says
First smoothie I liked with green. Very good. I like it better with 2-3 tbsp yogurt.
Cat says
I used soy milk in mine because that’s what I had available. I also did not have any protein powder and through a little vanilla Carnation Instant Breakfast in it (I know, not exactly the greatest choice). I still turned out great. Very smooth and creamy. If it weren’t for the aftertaste from the instant breakfast, it would have been perfect. Will definitely make it again.
Kira says
Didn’t care too much for this smoothie.. it’s probably my fault though. Instead of protein powder, I added some PB2 Powder. I also added a tb of cacao and a squirt of lemon juice. I’d like to try this recipe exactly as posted when I acquire the necessary ingredients. If I do, I’ll be sure to post another review. Enjoy the rest of your day/night! <3
May says
Perfect breakfast smoothie. Had frozen avocado and fresh banana, but otherwise followed the recipe. Added baby super greens mix (chard, kale & spinach), and flax seed.
We’re so glad you enjoy it! Thanks for sharing!
Kevin says
I would use 2 cups milk because when i made it it was very thick. But it tastes very good!
Deb says
I’ve been making this for the past 6 months as my breakfast go-to! I use rice milk, and add a small steamed sweet potato instead of the greens. Absolutely delicious!
Thanks so much for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications, Deb. We are so glad you enjoy it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Deb says
Sorry about that! Its a 5 star recipe in my book!
Thanks so much Deb!
Terri says
I made it with just half an avocado and just half a banana, so the avocado would come through more predominately. Creamy and delicious!
NanaT says
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I do smoothies all the time but this recipe was a first for me and it turned out great! It was so creamy and I love the color. Ooh so delicious. Instead of mixed green I used spinach and added a pinch of flaxseed. Thanks again for sharing.
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
Ayunda says
Replaced kale with spinach and it turned out so creamy and filling! Perfect <3
Makayla says
Just finished making it and I’m enjoying it now! Quick to put together, so nutritious and super yummy!!
Wendy says
A Delicious smoothie!
Dari says
Made it. Not bad at all. Would some honey be out of place?
We think honey would work!
Kim says
This smootie was actually really yummy! ?
I used sweet almond vanilla milk instead of plain, spinach as my greens and added a tablespoon of peanutbutter! I almost drank both servings! Im fairly new to smoothies but this one is very good.
Thanks for sharing!
Lisa Smaller says
I put TWO stalks of kale in and it was too bitter – my fault. I put x3 shakes of Stevia in to try and alleviate the bitterness, but it was very KALEY !!!! Lesson learnt. I’ll do better next time – definately not your fault :-P
Victoria Burrow says
Would it be ok to use frozen avocado when a recipe calls for it? I just found out that Costco carries bags of frozen avocado which would be immensely cheaper and would insure I always had ripe avocado. But would it blend and be creamy the same?
Hi Victoria, we haven’t tried that, but it might work! Let us know if you give it a try!
maria Fabiano says
I added a bit of lemon juice and replaced vegetable milk for water.
Alexandra says
Great recipe! I added Collagen peptides instead of protein powder and about a quarter cup (or 4 pieces) of frozen pineapple for sweetness and to brighten it up a bit, turned out delicious! Great post work out snack! Thanks ?
xoxo!
Faith says
So good! I added some strawberries and used Complement protein powder (almond, chia seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seed, watermelon seed, yellow pea). Delicious and a super way to start the day. Thank you!
Amrit Kaur says
I like this smoothie but next time I shall freeze the banana and i also added a bit of maple syrup for sweetness cuz the Kale was super bitter for some reason.
Hi Amrit, Thanks for sharing your experience! Sometimes the harvesting time and variety of kale can make it more bitter. The maple syrup should help or you could try another variety of kale? Or sub baby spinach!
Kathy says
Hi Dana, I’ve just finished this delicious smoothie!
I always make at least two large ones, so doubled most of the ingredients…oh, and also added the Peanut butter…great addition!
I substituted kale for the spinach, but will try spinach the next time…oh yes ..there WILL be a next time!! LOL
I love adding avocados to green smoothies, they’re perfect to keep them from being frothy.
It was creamy, thick and yummy!!! Definitely 5 stars!!
Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it, Kathy! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Maninder Kaur says
DELICIOUS! I replaced the vanilla powder and almond milk by using the silk almond vanilla flavored milk and it was amazing. Also added strawberries!
Thanks for sharing, Maninder!
John says
I made it just as u said. So good.
Avia says
Delicious post-ride smoothie – I had the 2 portion quantity for myself & it was perfect ?
xoxo!
jsherry says
Hello can you send me some more avacado smoothie recipes please, an some beets smoothies an drink recipe please thank you
Anne says
Sounds great but my protein powder is chocolate, do I dare try it or will it taste weird.
Hmm, we aren’t sure how that would taste! If you give it a try, we would love to hear!
Annette says
What can you use in place of the protein powder that would take the place of it. Can you any other fruit or vegetable that can take the place of the protein powder?
Hi Annette, though not quite as much protein as a protein powder, you could try using kale and hemp seeds for protein! Hope that helps!
Jacqueline Church says
In place of protein powder, try mashing soft tofu into small ice cube trays (or mash and freeze flat so you can break of chunks) This gives you protein, fiber and smooth texture. Works in all smoothies.
Alondra says
Use plant based protein powder! They have a Vegan one in Costco called, Vega plant based protein smoothie.
Sara says
Is the protein powder necessary, or can you replace it, or get rid of it?
Feel free to omit!
Christine Lacey says
Think I could make a bunch and freeze them? I did that this week a smoothie of yogurt, banana, yogurt and some chia. Would it freeze OK if it had avocados?
Christine Lacey says
Nevermind. I just read all of the instructions. Thanks!
Yes, that will work!
Tara says
This has always been my go-to recipe that I thought I had come up with myself! LOL… I love it. I do add cinnamon to it, which adds a nice flavor.
Sammybat says
The frozen banana avocado frozen pine apple with spinach and almonds milk is good for wait loss???
Dayna says
I had 2 year old frozen avocado lurking in the bottom of my freezer, and a month old brown banana lurking in the back of my fridge, I googled ‘avocado banana smoothie’ and found this recipe with 5 stars at the top of the list.
I used fresh spinach, oat milk, a handful of frozen blueberries, flax, Maca and some old coconut protein powder that I had, you guessed it, lurking in the back of a cupboard. Apart from a rather unappetising colour of grey-green clay (probably because of the blueberry addition) it was creamy, filling and bloomin’ delicious! Thanks :)
Andre says
Delicious! Being new to smoothie making, I was a bit weary of mixing avo and banana,but it tasted fantastic. I added some ice as my banana wasn’t frozen and I used kale for my greens. Added a dash of cinnamon powder too! Thank you for this mouthwatering recipe!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Andre!
Claire says
I loved this smoothie! Served with some of your banana bread granola and coconut flakes- sooo yummy :)) Thank you!!
Yum!
ruben chuquichanca says
GOOD MORNING! This smoothies is simply delicious. I was looking for morning smoothie with protein, and this one was blessing. Thank you ma’am.
We’re glad you enjoyed it, Ruben!
Shanay says
I just made this simple amazing smoothie for breakfast and it was quick and delicious. I saw that you had different proteins but I tried my own it was vanilla Designer Whey which paired with it wonderfully and spinach but am considering the chard for next time.
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Shanay!
Deanna says
Love this! Instead of milk and protein powder, I put in a protein shake (vanilla premier protein shake). I used frozen kale, avocado and banana with it…. loved it! Thank you so much for sharing!
Brandon Wanthal says
Was intimidated to use avocado in a smoothie! I used half an avocado, and the result was VERY thick. I ended up adding an extra 1/2 banana, the optional 1/2 cup blueberries, and 1/2 cup more flax milk with a dash of cinnamon. I bet this would be delicious with vanilla – I used hemp protein which usually unfortunately emits a grass-clipping like taste into all my smoothies, but this particular smoothie didn’t pick that up. I was very glad.
No longer as scared to use avocado in my blender! For me, thats a huge victory because as a plant based runner I eat well above 4,000 calories a day, so finding high calorie recipes that don’t involve nuts is a huge victory. Not that I don’t LOVE nuts, but when everything you eat is caked in nut butter, things can get repetitive :/
Really love what you put out Dana – Keep it up – I’m a huge fan
Yay! We are glad you’re sold on avocado in smoothies now, Brandon!
Gerry says
Love this! My first banana avocado smoothie. I used a whole avocado so I had to add a little extra unsweetened almond milk. I added 1 tbsp each of chia and hemp seeds. Very creamy!
Woot woot! We are glad you enjoyed it, Gerry!
Honey says
Love this! I haven’t been disappointed with all the smoothies I have tried from your website but my favorite is the chocolate smoothie. This one also taste great without adding any form of sugar. I put baby spinach and skipped the protein powder since I don’t have one. Thanks for the great recipes!
Diana says
Holy smokes, this was incredible – I had no idea it would be so delicious. I made mine with Orgain Slim Vanilla Protein Powder and homemade coconut-cashew nut milk…it turned out so creamy and beautiful. A little too thick for a straw, so I poured it into a bowl, sprinkled it with hemp hearts and ate it with a spoon.
Home run!!! Adding this to my weekly repertoire.
Thanks for the amazing recipes, Dana – keep ’em coming!
sandra says
THANK YOU DIANA – I just used to have my half avo everymorning which helps for belly fat. i am trying the avo with banana and greek yogurt as my smoothie this morning.
Donnah says
I made one and it’s delicious! I used cottage cheese instead of protein powder and I was amazed with the taste after. ?
Great idea, Donnah! Thanks for sharing :D
Sonia says
This was my first smoothie with avocado and I’m not the biggest fan. But I think it’s my protein powder because I’ve used it in other smoothies and it tastes awful. Any suggestions? Cause I got a run of this stuff to use up
Hi Sonia! You might find our Vegan Protein Powder Review helpful in picking a new brand :D
Melissa Barnett says
Loved it! Thank you for sharing♡
Cheryl says
I tried it for breakfast this morning using spinach and it was deliciously smooth. I am looking forward to adding a little cinnamon the next time for a little kick but I loved it! Thank you!
lexi says
This was a bomb smoothie!! full of flavor and definitely filled me up as a breakfast replacement… I decided to substitute the protein powder for a Oikos protein banana flavored yogurt and added some water instead of milk to cut the dairy since I already added the yogurt, thinking maybe a little bit of honey would have been good too.SOOOO Yummmy, definitely making another one soon! thanks
Katie says
I have heard that you can add bone broth to smoothies for extra nutrients. Have you tried this? What is the amount you would recommend? Love your recipes! Thanks for sharing them :)
Sunny says
This is so delicious! Just tried it for a bit of variety, and this is definitely a new favorite! Thank you!
Blair says
I’m trying to lose weight as well as improve my health and would like to know if this smoothie is good for that? Is it ok if I don’t have some of the ingredients for the recipe? I don’t have protein powder at the moment. I would truly appreciate a response! Thanks for your help. :)
Gabriel says
I know I’m a bit late, but although avocado is the main ingredient here, can I substitute it with tofu? They are incredibly expensive in my country, and I simply do not have access to it. Thanks!
Hi Gabriel! We have not tried tofu in this smoothie and can’t say for sure how it would turn out. Perhaps substitute the avocado for another banana as an option?
Chop4naija says
Wow! What a yummy and delicious recipes, i can’t wait to try this at home asap.
Allegra says
Hi Dana! Your recipes are wonderful and I love your site as well! How do I make this so there isn’t small chunks of kale after I blend? Thank you for doing what you do!
Hi Allegra! Blend the smoothie ingredients in steps to ensure each ingredient is blended completely before adding the next ingredient. Add the liquid to the blender first, then the fruits or vegetables one at a time. Add ice or frozen fruit to the blender last. Hope this helps!
Amy Frahm says
I have found that freezing your greens helps lots when putting them in smoothies. They basically disintegrate in the smoothie and you end up with no “strings or chunks” of greens in the final product.
Czen B says
I freeze kale. It gets crunchy when frozen and blends smoothly. I add it to almost all my smoothies.
Annabelle says
I had never added avocado to my smoothies and it sure does make it smooth and very thick. Great flavor even with plain, unsweetened protein powder.
Emily says
This is an amazing smoothie recipe! I didn’t have any protein powder, but I used vanilla extract to give it a little more flavor. I also doubled the amount of kale in the recipe, so I did 1/2 an avocado to balance it out. Turned out super creamy and delicious!
Jess says
Really good! Mine did not look as pretty and vibrant as yours LOL but still awesome! Thank you
Dunja says
Hello!
This smoothie looks so delicious! I love veggie smoothies, but I’m currently following a diet that does not allow bananas. Is there anything I can substitute for bananas to get a similar flavor and/or consistency? Thank you so much!
Hi! You could try unsweetened applesauce, dates or chia seeds!
Mackenzie says
I tried out this smoothie yesterday with the addition of hemp, frozen berries, and maca – absolutely delicious! I was a little worried there’d be an overwhelming taste of avocado, but the avocado flavour was completely concealed by the other flavours. I loved how creaminess of the smoothie!
Andrea says
Yum!!!!! This smooth was delish! I tired it yesterday…used everything called for in the recipe (chose hemp hearts, blueberry & macca). Wow. I am making it again today.
Thank you for such amazing recipes….I’m not vegan/vegetarian/gluten free but I make your recipes often!
Cassie Autumn Tran says
I bet adding a tablespoon (or two) of cacao powder or peanut butter would jazz things up even more! I don’t think I’ve ever added avocado in a smoothie, but I bet it would add the best creaminess and thickness without too much sugar! Besides, healthy fats and potassium are really important!
Anna says
Can you make the smoothie without protein powder? Does it affect the taste?
Depending on the protein powder yes. Mine adds a little natural sweetness, but not much. Omitting should be fine! Let me know how it goes. xo!
Maria says
I made this smoothie today for breakfast. I didn’t have protein powder either, but I was eager to use some spirulina powder I recently bought. So instead of protein powder, too make up for the protein and sweetness, I used 3/4 tsp of spirulina, 1/2 tsp vanilla sugar and 1 1/2 tsp agave syryp. -This was a bit too sweet, if I’d do it differently, I’d skip the sugar all together, probably go a bit easier on the syryp aswell.
It’s over all, a very good smootihe! I bet it will be even better when I don’t go off recepie.
hannah says
I made this for breakfast this morning and it was SO good!! It’s really more like a breakfast milkshake :) I used ripple unsweetened milk for extra protein + added flax and chia seeds. It was a little thick, but I think that was due to the chia seeds and the milk being thick. This has become my breakfast for the week!
Thanks, Hannah!
Olive says
Avocado has the best power on skin. this satisfying for body. ;-).
Ill keep in mind to mix these to my avocado smoothie.
Sreyas says
Awesome. This is the best recipe of Avocado that i tasted in recent times. Too good. Having this in morning breakfast after a long workout in my garden is so refreshing, Thank you again.
Thanks so much, Sreyas! Lovely name, btw. xo
Justyna says
I love this blog <3 all the recipes are amazing and the pictures are phenomenal!
Thanks so much! xo
Rhonda S says
I made this for breakfast this morning! I used the add-ins too! (Maca powder and cucumber). Didn’t have to adjust anything! Tasted absolutely amazing. Thank you for this awesome recipe!
Thanks, Rhonda!
Shruthi M Rajan says
Hello,
Can I use fresh bananas if I do not have access to frozen bananas?
Thanks
Yes! Just add ice.
Mom says
Why don’t you just freeze the fresh banana? :)
Erika says
I have a smoothie every morning. I buy 2 big bunches of bananas every week – one for snacking and one to cut up and put in a freezer bag. Frozen fruit makes all the difference!
Mike Lee says
Here’s to old veggies, the human kind that is. Made my first avo/bana smoothy 40 years ago and never grow tired of the smoothest of smoothies.
Kay Schonberg says
Having just seen you last weekend (I don’t remember if we had met before?), I have to say that if your SKIN is any reflection of the value of your recipes, I need to make your recipes every single day. I hardly got a chance to talk to you, Dana, but I really noticed how beautiful your skin is. Love almost all your recipes that I have tried, and I want to try this one soon! I realized we may need a “results not typical” notation on this advert, as I pondered the difference between your age and mine, but still, it’s got to help, right? Carry on your valuable work!
So kind, Kay! Glad we got to see you last week. Hope you give this one a try!
Brande says
Can I substitute Greek yogurt for the protein powder? I haven’t found one that I really like.
Yes that should work, Brande!
Anna says
I like this smoothie with baby spinach and I always add some cinnamon! Gives it a nice touch :)
Greetings,
Anna
Those are two great additions, Anna!
Nelupa says
Hi,
Do you add cinnamon powder please?
thanks
You can if you like, Nelupa!
Gina C Guiyab says
Yummm i tried this twice already ,i always had a goodnight sleep and get up with a lots of energy.Thank you.
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Gina. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo