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Avocado Banana Smoothie

Published: May 13, 2023 by Geetha Priyanka · Leave a Comment

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The thick and super creamy avocado banana smoothie is ridiculously easy and simple kid friendly, gluten free and dairy free recipe put together with just 4 ingredients. Ideal as a filling breakfast or as an after-school snack. 

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  • Why you will love this avocado banana smoothie?
  • Ingredients
  • How to make avocado banana smoothie?
  • Substitutions and Variations
  • Storage
  • Tips and Tricks
  • FAQ
  • More recipe ideas to prepare with kids
  • 📖 Recipe Card
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The most challenging part in my house is to make kids eat avocados. My kids don’t think this is a fascinating fruit. They consider it to be tasteless and flavourless! So smoothies and dips such as avocado yogurt dip are the only way to incorporate this fruit into a kid’s diet. 

avocado milkshake in a tall glass placed on a marble along with a napkin.

My toddler son’s favourite task is to put the ingredients in the blender jar, rotating the knob to turn the blender on and off. He loves taking turns with his sister. At times it does get messy, but it’s all worth it as kids cherish the time together.

Enabling kids to help in kitchen tasks not only helps them gain important life skills but is a great way to inspire them to foster healthy eating habits from a young age. 

Check out more smoothie recipes on the blog: pumpkin banana smoothie, pineapple banana smoothie, tropical smoothie and oatmeal banana smoothie.

Bananas not only act as a natural sweetener but contribute a creamy texture and nutrient boost to the smoothie. Fully ripe bananas are extremely sweet. The more the black spots, the higher the sweetness. Similarly, avocados give a really creamy and smooth texture to the smoothie. 

Why you will love this avocado banana smoothie?

Made with just 4 simple ingredients

Perfect for allergens as it is dairy-free and gluten-free

Gets ready in 5 minutes

Kid-friendly recipe

Ingredients

frozen banana, avocado, maple syrup and almond milk placed on a wooden table.
  • Avocado: Large fresh ripe avocado has been used here.
  • Banana: I have used a home-frozen banana. Check the FAQ section for the instructions to freeze bananas at home.
  • Sweetener: Maple syrup has been used in this recipe but you could use any sweetener of your choice.
  • Milk: I have used almond milk feel free to use any milk of your choice.

Find the quantities and a short video in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

How to make avocado banana smoothie?

avocado banana and milk in a blender jar.

Place the avocado, banana, maple syrup and milk in the blender jar.

Close the jar with a lid.

avocado banana milkshake in a blender jar.

Blend for 4-5 minutes. 

Scrape the sides of the jar and continue to blend until thick and smooth.

avocado milkshake in a tall glass placed on a marble along with a napkin.

Pour the delicious banana avocado smoothie into glasses and serve.

Substitutions and Variations

Sweetener: Agave syrup, coconut sugar or any other sweetener of your choice could be used instead of maple syrup. 

Spices: Warm spices such as cinnamon, cardamom or nutmeg add a lovely flavour to the smoothie. 

Milk: Any plant-based milk such as oats, coconut or soy could be used instead of almond milk. 

Nut Butter: Peanut or almond butter is a great way to add extra healthy fats and protein.

Seeds: Chia seeds or flaxseeds or flax meal (flaxseed powder) are fabulous fiber-rich ingredients.

Storage

The avocado banana smoothie tastes best when consumed immediately. However, leftovers could be stored to use later.

Store this green smoothie in an airtight container or a jar with a lid on in the fridge and finish it off in a day. The smoothie turns brown if left longer.

Tips and Tricks

Do not add ice cubes as they alter the consistency of the smoothie and make it thin. Instead, use chilled or slightly frozen avocado along with a frozen banana to ensure the smoothie is thick and super chilled.

Use a food processor or a powerful blender that can handle frozen fruits. 

Adjust the milk to get the required consistency. 

Too thick: add more milk to thin the smoothie down.

Too thin: add a banana or avocado to thicken the smoothie. 

FAQ

How to tell if an avocado is ripe?

The ripe avocado feels slightly soft but not mushy to the touch and is typically dark green.

The other way to judge how ripe the avocado is by peeling the stem on the top off. If it separates effortlessly and has a green shade underneath, then it’s ripe and ready to devour.

How to ripen the avocados?

Place unripe avocados on the countertop for 3-7 to ripe. The specific number of days it takes to ripe depends on how unripe the avocados are. Placing them in the fridge slows the ripening process.

The same holds true for ripe avocados as well. Storing them in the refrigerator assists ripe avocados remain fresh for longer and reduces the process of ripening too much. 

Why does my banana avocado smoothie turn brown?

Both avocados and bananas have the tendency to turn brown, so the smoothie containing these fruits turns brown. Whenever the flesh of these fruits is exposed to air, they undergo an oxidation process resulting in discolouration.

Can I make the smoothie ahead of time?

I wouldn’t recommend making it in advance as both fruits cause discolouration. The discoloured smoothie is not so enticing to consume, and the taste might be altered as well. So I would suggest including it in your meal plans to assist you with grocery shopping but make it fresh whenever you plan to consume it.

How to freeze bananas for smoothies?

Peel the banana skin and chop it into ½-inch slices. Place them on a lined baking tray and put the tray in the freezer for 3-4 hours or until banana slices freeze solid. Transfer the frozen banana slices to a freezer bag or zip-lock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months. Ensure to remove the air before sealing the bag.

More recipe ideas to prepare with kids

Chickpea Vegetable Patties: Protein-rich round patties made with colourful vegetables, chickpeas, a blend of spices and fresh herbs.

Flatbread Pizza: Easy and simple pizza that gets ready in under 15 minutes and makes a fuss-free weekday dinner or weekend supper.

Bread Pizza: This is a perfect recipe to make with kids. With a few ingredients and ten minutes of cook time, this vegetable pizza will become a favorite in your house!

Mango Milkshake: Creamy and delicious mango milkshake without ice cream is made with just 4 ingredients and gets ready in 5 minutes. 

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Avocado Banana Smoothie

The thick and super creamy avocado banana smoothie is a super easy and simple kid friendly gluten free and dairy free recipe put together with just 4 ingredients. Ideal as a filling breakfast or as an after-school snack. 
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: International
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Samyuktha

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Equipment

  • High Speed Blender

Ingredients

1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml

  • 1 large Avocado
  • 1 large Banana frozen
  • 1.5 Teaspoons Maple Syrup adjust to taste
  • 1 Cup Almond Milk adjust to get desired consistency

Instructions

  • Place the avocado, banana, maple syrup and milk in the blender jar.
    1 large Avocado, 1 large Banana, 1.5 Teaspoons Maple Syrup, 1 Cup Almond Milk
  • Blend for 4-5 minutes. 
  • Scrape the sides of the jar and continue to blend until thick and smooth.
  • Pour the delicious banana avocado smoothie into glasses and serve.

Notes

Do not add ice cubes as they alter the consistency of the smoothie and make it thin. Instead, use chilled or slightly frozen avocado along with frozen banana to ensure the smoothie is thick and super chilled.
Use a food processor or a powerful blender that can handle frozen fruits. 
Adjust the milk to get the required consistency. 
Too thick: add more milk to thin the smoothie down.
Too thin: add a banana or avocado to thicken the smoothie. 
 
** Nutritional information provided here is estimated and for guidance only. Please refer my Recipe Disclaimer for more details.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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