This Avocado Fruit Smoothie is ultra-creamy, lightly sweet, and packed with fruit, greens, and plant-based protein. Made with avocado, mango, spinach, and non-dairy milk, it blends into a smooth, satisfying avocado smoothie that works for breakfast or post-workout.
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👩🏼🍳 A Quick Look: Avocado Fruit Smoothie
- 🕒 Ready in: Just minutes
- 👪 Serves: 1
- 🍽 Calories: 406
- 💪 Protein: 30g
- 🔥 Cooking Method: No-cook, just blend and serve
- 📖 Dietary Info: Vegan, gluten-free
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy
- ❤️ Why You'll Love It: This avocado fruit smoothie is creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with fruit, greens, and plant-based protein. It's a quick, satisfying smoothie that tastes more like a milkshake than a green drink.
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I've tested a lot of smoothies over the years, and this avocado fruit smoothie is one I keep coming back to. I wanted it to be creamy, balanced, and satisfying. A smoothie that feels more like a milkshake than a green juice.
As a trained chef and nutritionist, I focus on simple ingredients and the right ratios so the flavor stays fresh and the texture feels smooth. I promise, no more boring smoothies, friends!
Want to try more green smoothies? Check out my copycat version of the detox green smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
what readers are saying:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This smoothie was quick and easy to make and you can't taste the avocado at all. Thanks!
-Lavorthis review was submitted by a reader who made the recipe.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It doesn't taste like avocado. The mango and banana add natural sweetness, while the avocado blends in smoothly and simply makes the smoothie creamy.
- Easy to make without a banana. You can swap the banana for extra mango or another frozen fruit if you prefer.
- Great for meal prep. This smoothie can be prepped as freezer packs, so it's ready to blend whenever you need a quick breakfast or snack. And if you need more grab-and-go meals, try these high-fiber overnight oats with flaxseed!
Ingredients
- Fresh or frozen avocado: Hass avocados are the best choice for smoothies- their creamy texture, mild nutty flavor, and higher fat content make for a thick, smooth shake. Look for a dark, pebbled skin and a slight give when gently pressed. If yours is still firm, pop it in a paper bag for 2-3 days to ripen - and if you end up with extras, try this zesty avocado pico de gallo too!
- Frozen mango and fresh or frozen banana: These fruits add natural sweetness and help create a thick, creamy texture without the need for added sweeteners.
- Spinach: Spinach is a mild, tender green that blends smoothly into the smoothie and enhances the natural green color. You can also use kale or collard greens if you prefer a heartier option.
- Milk of choice: I like to use almond milk, but any type of dairy-free milk will work here, including soy milk (more protein!), coconut milk, cashew milk, or oat milk.
- Vegan protein powder: Add one scoop of your favorite protein powder for a protein-packed breakfast. My favorite is Sunwarrior's vanilla plant protein. If you don't have that on hand, you can also use half a block of silken tofu (and no, your smoothie won't taste like tofu, I promise🤞).
See the recipe card below for exact measurements.
Variations & Add-Ins
This avocado banana smoothie recipe is pretty good on its own, but here are some ways you can switch things up!
- Fruit variations: Avocado pairs well with many fruits, and it works especially well with pineapple, berries, peaches, and citrus. Because its flavor is mild, it won't change the taste, and only adds extra creaminess and a thicker, more milkshake-like consistency.
- Add seeds: Flax seeds, hemp seeds, and chia seeds are great to add more healthy fats. These absorb a lot of liquid, so you may need to increase the amount of milk in your smoothie when adding.
- Nut or seed butter: Adding 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter or almond butter brings extra creaminess, richness, and staying power to the shake. Any nut butter works well, and for a nut-free option, a seed butter like sunflower butter is a great substitute.
- Yogurt: Either Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt can be added for creaminess and more protein.
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How to Make an Avocado Fruit Smoothie
- Step 1: 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.
- Step 2: Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. If it's having trouble blending, add 2 tablespoons of liquid and blend again. Repeat until it loosens up.
- Step 3: Taste and adjust the flavor if it's needed. Sometimes I may add an extra date for a sweeter flavor. Pour it into a glass and enjoy! We like to top it off with some crunchy air fryer granola for texture. To round out your breakfast, pair it with these fluffy lemon blueberry muffins (vegan!) for an easy meal on the go.
👩🏼🍳 Chef Petra's Tips
- Use ripe fruit. A ripe avocado is key for a smooth, creamy texture, and riper fruit adds natural sweetness and better overall flavor.
- Choose frozen fruits when possible. Frozen ingredients help create a thicker, colder shake without needing ice.
- Add liquid as needed. Start with the liquid in the blender, then add more a splash at a time if needed to help everything blend smoothly.
- Sweeten to taste. If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add a date or a small splash of maple syrup or drizzle of honey.
- Freezer prep. To save time, prep smoothie freezer packs in advance by portioning the fruit, spinach, and avocado into freezer-safe bags or containers. When you're ready to blend, just add the frozen ingredients to the blender with your liquid.
Try my spiced carrot banana smoothie and frozen watermelon lime smoothie next!
Recipe FAQs
Adding avocado to smoothies not only bumps up the nutrition of the drink but also provides creaminess. The best part is that you can't really taste the avocado. It serves more of a texture-wise purpose rather than flavoring.
The amount of avocado depends on how thick you like your smoothie. From my testing, ½ of a medium avocado creates a rich, creamy smoothie with a milkshake-like texture. For a lighter, more drinkable smoothie, ¼ to ⅓ of an avocado is usually enough. Avocado mainly affects texture, not flavor, so adjusting the amount won't make the smoothie taste stronger, just creamier.
If your smoothie is too thin, try adding a bit more avocado or extra frozen fruit to thicken it naturally. Reducing the amount of liquid also helps create a creamier, more milkshake-like texture.
This chalky texture usually means there's too much protein powder or not enough fat and fruit to balance it. Try using a smaller amount of protein powder, adding more banana or a splash of vanilla extract, or choosing a higher-fat non-dairy milk for a smoother result.
Yes! If you don't want to add bananas, there is still a way to get that texture going! Simply replace it with more frozen mango. If you want to add fewer fruits, you can also replace the banana with 1 cup of frozen zucchini or cauliflower florets.
Storing and Freezing
- Fridge: This avocado shake is best served fresh, but it can also keep up to 24 hours stored in a mason jar in the 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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Avocado Fruit Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ banana fresh or frozen
- ½ avocado fresh or frozen
- 1 cup baby spinach lightly packed
- ½ cup frozen mango cubed
- 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder optional, but I recommend it, I like Sunwarrior
- 1 cup plant milk I use almond, but any works
Instructions
- 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. 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 - blend in one date 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: A ripe avocado is key for a smooth, creamy texture, and ripe fruits add natural sweetness!
- Choose frozen fruit: Use frozen ingredients when possible for a thicker, colder smoothie without needing ice.
- Adjust the liquid as needed: Start by adding the milk to the bottom of the blender, then add a splash or two if needed.
- Sweeten to taste: If you prefer it sweeter, add a date or a small splash of maple syrup or honey.
- Freezer prep: Portion the fruit, spinach, and avocado into freezer bags ahead of time. When ready, just add your liquid and blend!
- Storage: This avocado shake is best served fresh, but it can also be kept up to 24 hours stored in a mason jar in the fridge. You can also freeze it in an ice cube tray for up to 1 month, then blend it with milk or water.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with third-party calculations without including the optional ingredients.
Yavor says
This smoothie was quick and easy to make and you can’t taste the avocado at all. Thanks!