Description
A creamy and nutritious Almond Banana Avocado Smoothie blending ripe banana, creamy avocado, almond butter, and almond milk with a hint of vanilla. This smoothie is naturally sweetened and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, peeled
- 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweeteners (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
Additional (Optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a chilled smoothie)
- Sliced almonds or chia seeds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients to ensure a smooth preparation. Slice the banana into chunks to make blending easier.
- Blend the Smoothie: Add the banana chunks, avocado, almond butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract into a blender. If you want a sweeter smoothie, add honey or maple syrup. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, adding more almond milk if needed to reach your preferred consistency.
- Serve the Smoothie: For a chilled version, add a few ice cubes and blend again until smooth. Pour the smoothie into a glass and garnish with sliced almonds or chia seeds if desired. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe banana and avocado for the best creamy texture and sweetness.
- Adjust sweetness by adding honey or maple syrup according to taste or omit for a natural flavor.
- Any type of milk can be used, such as cow’s milk, oat milk, or soy milk, based on dietary preference.
- Add ice cubes for a colder, more refreshing smoothie.
- Top with nuts or seeds to add crunch and enhance nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Almond Banana Avocado Smoothie, healthy smoothie, avocado smoothie, almond butter smoothie, dairy-free smoothie, vegetarian smoothie
