These easy and delicious Avocado Smoothie Recipes take just 5 minutes to make! They're packed with fiber, healthy fats, and so much flavor! You'll love these 3 healthy recipes!
Today I am coming to you with not one, but three healthy smoothie recipes!
Chocolate avocado smoothie, tropical avocado banana smoothie, and strawberry orange smoothie. All of them are vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and easily customizable.
Serving them for breakfast is a great way to start the day. You can also make one for an afternoon snack when you need a boost of energy.
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Ingredients and notes
- Base: The best fruits to use as a base are either a frozen banana or a mango. They give the smoothie a creamy and thick texture.
- Main fruits: Strawberries, blueberries, and all kinds of berries work well here. Even citrus fruits such as orange or grapefruit.
- Avocado: You can use either a frozen or fresh avocado, depending on if you like your smoothie colder.
- Liquid: Dairy-free milk, coconut water, orange juice or even plain water are all great choices. We used soy milk because it's higher in protein, but you can use any milk of choice, such as coconut milk or oat milk.
- Greens: Spinach, kale, or any leafy green can boost the nutrition of your smoothie. They also give a lovely green color.
- Sweeteners: We like to use natural sweeteners like dates, maple syrup, or honey, but it's optional.
- Flavorings: For the chocolate smoothie, we add plenty of cocoa powder, and for the tropical smoothie we like to add a squeeze of lime juice for tanginess.
How to Make Avocado Smoothie
- Add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender, starting with the milk first. At this point, add any add-ins that you like.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. The time it takes to blend will depend on the speed of your blender. Anywhere from 30 seconds to 1-2 minutes.
3. Then, taste and adjust the flavor if needed. Sometimes I would add one more date if I want my smoothie sweeter.
4. Serve it right away and enjoy. We like to top it off with some granola for crunch.
Variations and Add-ins
These avocado smoothie recipes are pretty good on their own, but here are some ways you can level them up!
- Seeds: flax seeds, hemp seeds, and chia seeds can be a great addition. They add plenty of healthy fats, alongside some plant-based omega 3s.
- Vanilla protein powder: any protein powder you like will work here. Add one scoop for each serving of smoothie, for a protein-packed breakfast.
- Nut/seed butter: we like adding peanut butter or almond butter, but any nut/seed butter will be delicious here. Add up to 1-2 Tbsp.
- Oats: Adding 1-2 tablespoons of oats can provide fiber and whole grains, which will help you feel fuller for longer.
- Yogurt: Either Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt can be added for creaminess and more protein.
- Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, etc. We recommend adding ¼ - ½ teaspoon for each serving of smoothie.
Chef's Tips
- Use ripe fruits. Using a ripe avocado is essential for a creamy smoothie! Not only that, but riper fruits are sweeter and taste better.
- Use frozen fruits and vegetables. They provide a creamier texture and make your smoothie thicker and colder.
- Add more liquid if needed. Don't be afraid to add a splash or two of milk/water to keep the blender going. It's also important to always add the liquid to the blender first. This will allow it to blend easily.
- Sweeten to taste. If a smoothie is not sweet enough for you, don't hesitate to add one more date or a splash of maple syrup or honey. You can have a healthy smoothie that is also delicious!
- Freeze ingredients in an airtight container in advance. Stack your freezer ahead of time, so you will always be 5 minutes away from making one of these avocado smoothie recipes. You can also freeze the milk in an ice cube tray. Then you can use the cubes in place of the refrigerated milk, which will make your smoothie thicker and colder.
FAQ
Adding avocado to smoothies not only bumps up the nutrition but also provides a creaminess. The best part is that you can't really taste the avocado. It serves more of a texture-wise purpose rather than gives flavor.
Almost any fruit can be mixed with avocado. Since you can't taste it at all, you can experiment by adding it to a smoothie that you already like. As we've mentioned, the only difference will be in the texture, as avocado makes smoothies thicker and creamier.
Generally, the more avocado you add, the thicker your smoothie will be. A good rule of thumb is that for every 1 serving of a thick smoothie, you will need about ½ of a medium avocado. If you want a thinner smoothie, add ¼ to ⅓ of a medium avocado. For me, this is usually the sweet spot.
If you don't want to put bananas there is still a way to get that texture going! Simply replace it with ½ cup of frozen mango. If you want to add fewer fruits, you can also replace the banana with 1 cup of frozen zucchini or cauliflower florets.
Storage
- Fridge: These smoothie recipes are best served when fresh, but they can also keep up to 24 hours if saved in a refrigerator.
- Freezer: You can also freeze smoothies for up to 1 month, then let them thaw for a couple of hours before serving, ideally overnight.
Health Benefits of Avocado
I love these avocado smoothie recipes for how nutritious and abundant they are.
Adding avocado to your diet comes with its benefits, so here are a few of them.
- High in fiber, which is good for your good and also helps you feel full
- High in unsaturated fats, which also help with satiety and are good for heart health
- Good source of vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and potassium
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This recipe was updated on 13/05/2022 with better content.
3 Avocado Smoothie Recipes
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
For the tropical smoothie
- 1 cup plant milk of choice (we like soy)
- ¼ - ½ of a medium avocado (ripe and frozen, add more for a thicker smoothie)
- ½ frozen banana
- ½ frozen mango, cubed
- ½ frozen pineapple, cubed
- 1 cup spinach or kale
For the strawberry orange smoothie
- 1 cup coconut water (can sub with regular water or plant milk)
- ¼ - ½ of a medium avocado (add more for a thicker smoothie)
- ½ frozen banana
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- ½ of a medium orange
- Lime zest and juice, to taste (optional)
For the chocolate smoothie
- 1 cup plant milk of choice (we like soy)
- ¼ - ½ of a medium avocado (add more for a thicker smoothie)
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 teaspoons cacao powder
- 1-2 dates, pitted
- A small hadful of spinach
- A pinch of salt
Optional add-in
- 1 scoop of any protein powder you like
Instructions
- To a blender, add all of the ingredients for the smoothie, starting with the milk first. At this time, add any desired add-ins.
- Blend on high until smooth. Add a bit more liquid if smoothie appears to be too thick.
- Taste and adjust the flavor if needed- more dates or another sweetener of choice if desired.
- Pour into a glass or a jar and enjoy immediately. Best served when fresh, but it can also keep up to 24 hours if saved in a refrigerator.
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Notes
- Use ripe fruits. Using a ripe avocado is essential for a creamy smoothie! Not only that, but riper fruits are sweeter and taste better.
- Use frozen fruits and vegetables. They provide a creamier texture and make your smoothie thicker and colder.
- Add more liquid if needed. Don't be afraid to add a splash or two of milk/water to keep the blender going. It's also important to always add the liquid to the blender first. This will allow it to blend easily.
- Sweeten to taste. If a smoothie is not sweet enough for you, don't hesitate to add one more date or a splash of maple syrup or honey. You can have a healthy smoothie that is also delicious!
- Freeze ingredients in an airtight container in advance. Stack your freezer ahead of time, so you will always be 5 minutes away from making one of these avocado smoothie recipes. You can also freeze the milk in an ice cube tray. Then you can use the cubes in place of the refrigerated milk, which will make your smoothie thicker and colder.
- Fridge: These smoothie recipes are best served when fresh, but they can also keep up to 24 hours if saved in a refrigerator.
- Freezer: You can also freeze smoothies for up to 1 month, then let them thaw for a couple of hours before serving, ideally overnight.
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