Recently, my husband asked for an avocado smoothie. I do love a good smoothie, but I am a creature of habit and usually do the same combination of banana, frozen wild blueberries, vanilla plant protein, almond milk, and maybe some seeds. However, I took on the challenge and created this Mean Green Tropical Avocado Smoothie and it’s become one of my favorites!
This recipe makes smoothies for two people. However, if you want just one serving, simply cut the recipe in half! Keep reading for the full how-to.
The Ingredients
The main ingredients for this smoothie are simple, but pack a delicious, tropical flavor.
- Ripe Avocado – it should be a little squishy, don’t use a hard avocado!
- Frozen Banana – adds creaminess and sweetness
- Frozen Mango/Pineapple – brings the tropical flavor and more fruitiness!
- Spinach – gotta get your greens in!
- Almond Milk – you could also use unsweetened coconut water here and it would be delicious!
While those main ingredients pack a delicious flavor and plenty of nutrition, you may want to add in some additional ingredients, such as:
- 2 tbsp honey – this was the only add-in I used. It made it just a tad more sweet!
- chia seeds
- ground flax seed
- vanilla protein powder – my favorite is this vanilla one from Nutiva. It’s not overly sweet like some other protein powders!
Making the Avocado Smoothie
Making this avocado smoothie is as easy as making any smoothie! First things first, we’ll cut into the avocado lengthwise. Remove the pit and then use a spoon to scoop out the flesh of the avocado. Add that to the blender. Then, add the remaining ingredients, except the honey. Blend everything together and then give it a taste to see if it needs any extra sweetness.
If you decide you want it a little more sweet, simply add the honey and blend again until everything is combined and smooth. Pour it into your favorite glass and enjoy!
If you make this recipe, be sure to post a picture on Instagram using the hashtag #SNGeats!
Looking for another breakfast recipe? You might like my Banana Nut Muffins!
Mean Green Tropical Avocado Smoothie
Equipment
- High Speed Blender
Ingredients
- 1 avocado ripe
- 2 bananas frozen
- 3 cups mango and/or pineapple frozen
- 2 c almond milk unsweetened
- 1 handful spinach
Optional Add-ins
- 2 tbsp honey (for extra sweetness)
- ground flaxseed
- chia seed
- vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- Cut the avocado in half, remove pit, and scoop out to remove the skin. Add the flesh of the avocado to a high speed blender, along with the frozen bananas, frozen mango and pineapple, almond milk, and spinach. Optionally, you can also add the flax seed, chia seed, or vanilla protein here (wait til after blending to add honey so you don't make it too sweet).
- Blend on high until everything has broken down into a nice, smooth consistency. Taste and add honey if needed! If you add the honey, blend again to combine and then pour into your favorite glasses for serving.
- Enjoy!
