A creamy, nutrient-rich smoothie blending fresh baby spinach and ripe avocado with milk for a smooth texture and subtle flavor.
Spinach Avocado Smoothie
Ingredients
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
- ½ripe avocado
- 1.0 cup (30.0 g)baby spinach
- 1.0 cup (240.0 g)ice cubes
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the avocado, baby spinach, and 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 consistency. If too thick, blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk. If too thin, add a few extra ice cubes and blend briefly.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use ripe avocado for a creamy texture, and substitute almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make spinach avocado smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make spinach avocado 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.
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~246 cal · 18g fat · 17g carbs · 8g protein · 10g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 246 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 46 min·2.7 mi·~5400 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 33 min·1.7 mi·~3300 steps
- Moderate cycling 25 min·5.0 mi
- Swimming laps 34 min
- Jogging 24 min·2.0 mi·~3850 steps
- Stair climbing 23 min·~2050 steps
- Dancing 40 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 25 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 57 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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