Creamy Green Avocado Smoothie

Name: Creamy Green Avocado Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 pcs avocado (ripe, pitted and scooped); 1 pcs banana (medium, ripe, peeled); 1 cup spinach (fresh, washed, loosely packed); 1 cup milk (cold); 1 tsp honey; 1 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 0.5 cup ice cubes

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A lusciously creamy smoothie that tastes like a milkshake but is packed with greens. Ripe avocado gives it a velvety texture while banana adds natural sweetness. Spinach blends in seamlessly, making this a delicious way to get your greens in.

PREP

COOK

SERVES

1 CUP

261 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 2 servings

1 pcsavocado · ripe, pitted and scooped1 pcsbanana · medium, ripe, peeled1 cupspinach · fresh, washed, loosely packed1 cupmilk · cold1 tsphoney1 tsplemon juice · freshly squeezed½ cupice cubes

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

261

CALORIES · 1 CUP

Protein6g · 9%

Carbs29g · 44%

Fat15g · 52%

Fiber7g

Sugar11g

Saturated fat4g

Cholesterol0mg

Sodium18mg

Potassium835mg

Phosphorus60mg

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METHOD · 3 STEPS

prep
Prep the ingredients.
1.Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into the blender.
2.Peel the banana and break it into chunks.
3.Wash the spinach leaves and add them to the blender.
mix · ~1 min
Add the liquids and blend.
1.Pour in the cold milk, honey, and lemon juice.
2.Add the ice cubes.
3.Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, about 45-60 seconds.
TIPIf the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more milk and blend again.
serve
Taste, adjust, and serve immediately.
1.Taste the smoothie. Add a bit more honey if you prefer it sweeter.
2.Pour into glasses and serve right away while cold and frothy.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use a very ripe banana for maximum natural sweetness and creaminess.
2
Freeze the banana chunks beforehand for an extra thick, frosty texture.
3
Add the lemon juice immediately after blending to prevent avocado from browning.
4
If your smoothie is too thick, add a splash more cold milk and blend again.
5
For a colder drink without dilution, use frozen spinach or extra ice cubes.
6
Taste before serving and adjust honey only after blending, as the banana’s sweetness varies.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

vegan

Vegan

Replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar and use unsweetened plant-based milk like almond or oat milk for a fully vegan smoothie that stays creamy.

high protein

High-protein

Add a scoop of unflavoured or vanilla protein powder and swap milk for Greek yogurt or soy milk to boost protein content, making it a more satiating breakfast or post-workout drink.

low oil/light

Low-oil/light

Swap half the avocado for a small peeled cucumber and use unsweetened almond milk to reduce calories and fat while keeping a green, refreshing taste.

tropical

Tropical

Replace spinach with kale and add a chunk of fresh pineapple or mango for a tropical twist that pairs beautifully with avocado and banana.

jain

Jain

Omit honey (use a tiny bit of jaggery or date paste) and ensure the milk is plant-based; this version is suitable for Jain diets that avoid root vegetables and honey.

HEALTH BENEFITS