Avocado and Banana Smoothie
Our Avocado and Banana Smoothie will help you start your day off right! The avocado, banana, and yogurt blend together to make a truly dreamy smoothie packed with loads of nutrients!
Not to be redundant, but when it comes to smoothies, I like mine smooth. This Avocado and Banana Smoothie is exactly that – smooth and creamy. The combination of fresh ripe avocado and banana with vanilla yogurt and local honey is so, so delicious.
Trust me, you’re going to want to make this again and again. It’s just that good! Trust me (the green vegetable hater) that this is a green smoothie you can really love, but if you prefer something more berry flavored, try this recipe for the Best Blueberry Smoothie you’ll ever taste!
Ingredients
- avocado
- banana
- milk (cow, soy, almond)
- vanilla yogurt
- local honey
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions readers sometimes ask about our Avocado and Banana Smoothie recipe.
Did you know that using local honey can actually help fight seasonal allergies? This is a great way to support your body AND small local farms. You can find local honey at your farmer’s market, specialty stores, and online.
Avocado is delicious with bananas, pineapple, and berries. It also is yummy with leafy green vegetables like kale and spinach. (You might like to check out our Spinach and Strawberry Salad with chicken and avocado!)
Bananas are a source of vitamin B6 fiber, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C and are endorsed by the American Medical Association as a health food.
Avocados add a lot of nutritional value to your diet. They are a great source of:
Omega-3
dietary fiber
vitamins B6, C, E, and K
potassium
Avocados are also a great source of folate, which is important for pregnant and nursing mamas. Read more about the health benefits of avocado. If you love avocados, you might like to check out these other recipes:
- Homemade Avocado Ranch Dressing
- Corn, Tomato and Avocado Salsa
- Chicken Avocado Capreses Salad
How do you cut an avocado?
- Cut the avocado in half: slice through until the knife hits the pit. Keeping the knife steady, carefully rotate the avocado. Do this on a cutting board. Twist the two halves apart.
- Remove the pit: Whack the knife into the pit and twist to remove the pit.
- Scoop out the flesh: I like to use this handy little avocado slider (shown below) to scoop out the flesh and slice it at the same time. You can also use a spoon. Run the spoon around to loosen the skin and scoop it out whole.
More Smoothie Recipes
This Avocado Banana Smoothie is totally delicious. Next time, try one of our other smoothie recipes:
- Quick Strawberry Smoothie
- Pineapple Cranberry Smoothie
- Clementine Smoothie
- Apple Smoothie Recipe
- Carrot Smoothie
- Green Protein Smoothie
You might also like this Green Smoothie Bowl with Berries & Pears!
Avocado and Banana Smoothie Variations
While we haven’t tested these variations, here are some ideas you might consider:
- Add a half cup of spinach or kale to your smoothie to boost your fiber and vitamin A intake.
- 1 cup of berries adds even more vitamins and minerals with blackberries, cranberries, and blueberries having the most antioxidants.
- For a more frozen consistency, peel and freeze your banana and place it in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze overnight.
I also really like adding a scoop of greens to my smoothies, like this Superfruit Blend from Barlean’s.
Avocado and Banana Smoothie Recipe
The combination of nutrient-rich avocados, creamy yogurt, sweet bananas, and a touch of local honey with your favorite milk product is truly delicious!
Avocado Banana Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1/2 cup milk (soy, almond, cow’s, etc)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon honey (local is best!!)
Instructions
- Combine the yogurt, banana and milk or almond milk in a blender and process until smooth.1 cup vanilla yogurt, 1 large ripe banana, 1/2 cup milk (soy, almond, cow’s, etc), 1 ripe avocado, 1 tablespoon honey (local is best!!)
- Pour the mixture into a glass and enjoy!
- Serve immediately.
Equipment
Notes
- The more ripe your banana, the sweeter your smoothie will be.
- These nutritional facts are calulated with whole milk.
Recipe Variations
While we haven’t tested these variations, here are some ideas you might consider:- Add a half cup of spinach or kale to your smoothie to boost your fiber and vitamin A intake.
- 1 cup of berries add even more vitamins and minerals with blackberries, cranberries, and blueberries having the most antioxidants.
- For a more frozen consistency, peel and freeze your banana and place it in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze overnight.
I love adding avocados to smoothies! They really do add a nice creamy element to any smoothie!