A creamy and smooth avocado banana smoothie made with milk, frozen banana, avocado, and a touch of fine sea salt for balance. Perfect for a nutritious, quick breakfast or snack.
Avocado Banana Smoothie
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A creamy and smooth avocado banana smoothie made with milk, frozen banana, avocado, and a touch of fine sea salt for balance. Perfect for a nutritious, quick breakfast or snack.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
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Ingredients
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Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- ½ripe avocado
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
- 1.0pinch fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Add the frozen banana, ripe avocado, and a pinch of fine sea salt.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check the consistency. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons of additional milk if too thick, or add a few extra ice cubes or frozen fruit if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use ripe avocado for a creamy texture. Substitute plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make avocado banana smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make avocado banana smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
344
Calories / serving
17.7g
Fat
42.7g
Carbs
8.7g
Protein
24.4g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~344 cal · 18g fat · 43g carbs · 9g protein · 24g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 344 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 65 min·3.8 mi·~7600 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 47 min·2.4 mi·~4700 steps
- Moderate cycling 35 min·7.0 mi
- Swimming laps 48 min
- Jogging 34 min·2.8 mi·~5450 steps
- Stair climbing 32 min·~2900 steps
- Dancing 56 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 35 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 80 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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