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Creamy Avocado Smoothie

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Blend ripe avocado into a smooth, creamy drink, adjusting the sweetness and thickness to taste.

Prep: 10 min Approx. total: 10 min Serves 2 Easy
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Creamy Avocado Smoothie

2 servings
servings

Original recipe: 2 servings.

Only ingredient amounts adjust. Instructions, cooking times, package sizes and other preparation notes stay as originally written. Simple gram equivalents adjust with servings. Nutrition is per original-size serving.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients

    Halve and pit the avocado, peel the banana and measure the remaining ingredients. Keep them ready beside the blender; add them in the order below.

  2. Layer liquids and soft solids first

    Pour the milk and yogurt into the blender before adding the avocado and banana. This helps create a vortex and prevents dry pockets around the blades.

    Tip: Starting with liquids makes it easier for even blending and protects your blender motor from excess strain.

  3. Pulse to combine

    Start the blender on low or pulse a few times to break up large pieces. This initial step helps incorporate ingredients evenly without splashing.

    Tip: If your blender has a tamper, use it carefully to push ingredients toward the blade while blending.

  4. Blend on high until smooth

    Increase speed to high and blend for 20–30 seconds, or until the mixture is uniformly smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape the sides if needed, then blend another 5–10 seconds.

    Tip: High-speed blending emulsifies the avocado fat, creating the silky texture characteristic of this recipe.

  5. Add ice and adjust texture

    If the smoothie needs to be colder or thicker, add the ice cubes (or frozen banana pieces) and blend on high for an additional 10–20 seconds until the desired consistency is reached.

    Tip: Avoid adding too much ice at once; work in small amounts to prevent over-thinning.

  6. Taste and finish

    Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed. Add a little more honey for sweetness or a squeeze of lime for brightness. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

    Tip: A small sprinkle of chia seeds or hemp seeds on top adds texture and nutrients without changing the flavor profile.

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Avocado & banana smoothie

Estimated nutrition per serving · 1/2 of the defined batch

Calories
352 kcal
Protein
12.8 g
Carbs
37.4 g
Fat
19.1 g
Fiber
8.3 g

Half the blend. Avocado flesh weighed after peeling and pitting. Dairy version with maple syrup; no vanilla.

Calculated using USDA FoodData Central reference foods. Not laboratory analysis or kitchen-tested nutrition. About the reference data.

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Adjusting the texture

If the smoothie is too thick, add a small splash of liquid and blend again. Stop the machine before scraping the sides; follow its guidance for thick mixtures.

Serving suggestions

Serve chilled with a sprinkle of chia seeds or cocoa. A suitable plant-based yogurt can replace dairy yogurt, but the nutrition will change.

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