Description
This creamy avocado banana smoothie is a delicious and nutritious drink, perfect for breakfast or a snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana (fresh or frozen for a creamier smoothie)
- ½ medium avocado (pitted and scooped)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or nonfat)
- ½ cup milk (almond, oat, or dairy milk)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup – add more or less to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional – it brightens the flavor and preserves the green color)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Start with ½ cup Greek yogurt and ½ cup milk at the bottom to help the blades move freely.
- Add 1 ripe banana, ½ medium avocado, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
- Start on a low speed and gradually increase to high until the texture is completely “velvet” smooth.
- If it is too thick, add an extra splash of milk.
- If you want it sweeter, add a touch more honey.
Notes
- This smoothie is packed with healthy fats and protein, making it a great choice for a balanced meal.
- You can customize the sweetness and thickness according to your personal preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg