Avocado Smoothie

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This fresh, green, and bright smoothie is full of nutrient dense ingredients that your body will love, but it tastes amazing too! Using frozen avocados allows you to whip these Avocado Smoothies together in no time.

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You might have not ever heard of using avocado in a smoothie, but let me be the first to tell you they are amazing! The silky texture of avocado will give you a creamy and rich consistency, pairing wonderfully with the sweeter ingredients in your smoothie.

The lemon juice balances the taste of the avocado and the vanilla extract brings out the sweetness of the banana. We like to experiment by adding in other fruits or ingredients to bring a different flavor to our smoothies. No matter what you add to your avocado smoothies, they are sure to be creamy, hearty, and delicious!

Avocado smoothies are great served alone or you can turn it into a meal by serving it with baked oatmeal, eggs or an easy chicken wrap.

handled glass mason jar filled with avocado smoothie with fresh avocado lemon on the side.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It is packed full of nutrients from the yogurt, avocado, banana, and milk. 
  • Is quick and easy, making it great for breakfasts on the go.
  • Only uses a few ingredients you can easily find in your kitchen.

Recipe Ingredients

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  • Frozen avocado—Diced. To give you the perfect creamy texture.
  • Banana—Adds some extra sweetness to the smoothie.
  • Whole milk—Helps blend the ingredients together.
  • Greek yogurt—To help thicken your smoothie. You can use plain or vanilla yogurt. 
  • Lemon juice—Provides a little bit of zest to compliment the flavor of the avocado.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Avocado Smoothie

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blender pitcher with raw ingredients for avocado smoothie blended smooth.

Step #1. Dump all of the ingredients into a blender. 

Step #2. Use the blender’s smoothie setting to blend the ingredients together. Alternatively, you can pulse the ingredients until smooth and homogenous. Serve and enjoy!

    Recipe FAQs

    What do avocado smoothies taste like?

    When used in smoothies, an avocado tends to give a very subtle, silky, and mellow flavor. In this case, it combines wonderfully with the banana, lemon juice, and other ingredients. As a result, this smoothie has a sweet, zesty, and sorbet-like taste.

    How can I make my smoothie thicker?

    If you are wanting a thicker smoothie, you can use frozen bananas rather than fresh. This will give your smoothie more texture without changing the flavor. For a thinner smoothie, add an extra ¼ cup of milk to your smoothie.

    Why does my avocado smoothie taste bitter?

    Your smoothie can end up tasting a little bitter if you are using an avocado that is not yet fully ripe. Most frozen diced avocados you can find at the store will be ripe; however, if you are using avocados that you freeze yourself then you’ll want to make sure they are fully ripe before freezing them. Adding a little extra lemon juice will help the taste if you feel like it is slightly bitter. 

    Is it better to use fresh or frozen avocado in a smoothie?

    Using a fresh avocado in your smoothie will still give you great health benefits and add to the taste, but you can’t beat the texture that frozen avocado brings to a smoothie. It will give you a creamy, rich, and smooth consistency that will take your smoothie to the next level. 

    handled glass mason jar filled with avocado smoothie with fresh avocado lemon on the side.

    Adding additional fruits and substituting ingredients is a great way to customize this smoothie to your exact taste. Some of our favorite modifications include:

    • You can make this smoothie with different fruits to add a different taste. Try using frozen blueberries, mango, or pineapple.
    • Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder to make this into a chocolate avocado smoothie.
    • Use whatever milk you prefer. You can swap out the whole milk for coconut, oat, or almond milk. 
    • You can add some greens to give the smoothie more nutrients and color. Try using kale or baby spinach.

    How to Store Avocado Smoothie

    Leftover avocado smoothies don’t store well in the fridge. After about 30 minutes they will start to melt. However, you can store your leftovers in the freezer by pouring your smoothie into an ice cube tray and allowing it to freeze. When you want to enjoy this tasty smoothie again, blend a few cubes with ¼ cup of water or milk and enjoy!

    Expert Tips

    • You should be able to find frozen diced avocado at most major grocery stores, but you can also dice and freeze fresh avocado yourself if you prefer or have that on hand.
    • Using frozen avocados will help give your smoothies a thicker, creamy consistency.
    • How many servings you get from this recipe will depend on how large you want your smoothies to be. I usually split it into 2 large or 4 small smoothies
    • You can substitute the vanilla Greek yogurt for plain Greek yogurt and add a teaspoon of vanilla extract if you would like.

    More Smoothie Recipes To Consider

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    Avocado Smoothie

    This nutrient-packed, tasty smoothie with frozen avocados is quick and easy to make!
    Prep: 5 minutes
    Assembly time:: 5 minutes
    Total: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 cups

    Ingredients 

    • 2 cups frozen avocado, diced
    • 1 large banana
    • 1 ¼ cup whole milk
    • 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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    Instructions 

    • Dump all of your ingredients into a blender.
    • Use your blender’s smoothie setting to blend the ingredients together. Alternatively, you can pulse the ingredients until smooth and homogenous.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    • How many servings you get from the recipe depends on how large you want your smoothies to be. You can split it into 2 large or 4 small smoothies.
    • You can sub the Greek yogurt for plain Greek yogurt and add a teaspoon of vanilla extract if you would like.
    • You can find frozen diced avocado at most major grocery stores, but you can also dice and freeze fresh avocados.
    • You can store your smoothies in the freezer by pouring them into an ice cube tray and then blending them with 1/4 cup of water.
    • For a thicker smoothie you can use frozen bananas. For a thinner smoothie you can add an extra 1/4 cup of milk.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 238kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 52mg, Potassium: 639mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 252IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 105mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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