Avocado Smoothie – Natalie’s Health

How to make Avocado Smoothie

Making this healthy avocado smoothie is totally easy. It will take you no more than 5 minutes. All you need is a good blender.

Step by step instructions

• Start with measuring all the ingredients. I like to use measuring cups.
• Take the blender and add all ingredients. Note: add wet ingredients first for easier blending.
• Turn on the blender and mix at high speed until you get a smooth texture.
• If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid – milk or water. Blend again until smoothie is smooth.
• Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if you like. (See “Sweetener recommendation” section for my suggestions)
• Transfer the smoothie into a smoothie cup. 
• Add toppings (optional): I used chopped walnuts and bee pollen. Be creative here and add toppings you like. 
• Serve and enjoy!
• Makes 1 cup that serves 1 person as a full meal, or 2 people as a light meal.

Substitutions

• You can use any dairy or plant-based milk here.
• You can substitute walnuts with any other nuts, or seeds (ground flax seeds, hemp seeds or chia seeds). 
• You can substitute spinach with fresh kale.
• Substitute vanilla with cinnamon.

Smoothie variations

• Make it without banana: Banana is added for natural sweetness so if you omit banana you have to add some extra sweetener. See the “Sweetener recommendation” section for my suggestions.
• Make it weight-loss friendly: Use only half banana to cut calories.
• Make it vegan: Use plant-based milk. Omit bee pollen as topping.

Keto Avocado Smoothie

If you following a keto diet, you can still enjoy this avocado smoothie. It’s totally adaptable with a few easy steps:

• Omit banana.
• Use the whole avocado.
• Add in 1 teaspoon MCT oil or collagen (optional).
• Alternatively use ½ cup almond milk and ½ cup coconut cream.
• You’ll need to add sweetener. I recommend liquid stevia or any other liquid low-carb sweetener. Cristal low-carb sugars won’t work here.
• Make sure you’re using low-carb vanila extract.
• Omit bee pollen as a topping.

Tips for storing

• Store in a smoothie cup with a lid and keep refrigerated for up to one day.
• If you left the smoothie standing long it will set. Don’t forget to shake or stir it before drinking!
• Remember, all smoothies oxidate when left standing. That’s not bad. But it’s best to have the smoothie fresh.

Recipe tips

• When you’re adding ingredients to a blender, always add the liquids first. Doing this will help your blender run easily and it will prevent lumps.
• Use a high-power blender to ensure everything blends well and the smoothie is silky smooth. 
• Frozen banana is the best for making this avocado smoothie. It blends into a thick very refreshing drink with a cold punch.
• If you don’t have a frozen banana at hand, just slice the banana and pop it in the freezer for at least 1 hour. Or just use ice cubes.
• If the smoothie is too thick, add more liquids, water (recommended) or milk, until you achieve desired consistency. It should be creamy, but not too dense. 

Sweetener recommendation

This smoothie uses banana as a natural sweetener. I don’t recommend adding any extra sugar. But if you find smoothie not sweet enough, you can add some. Be mindful thou.

• Add 1-2 dates, date syrup, liquid honey, or maple syrup.
• If you are using dates, make sure you soak them in warm water for at least 10 minutes. Drain them before using them.
• Use liquid stevia or any liquid low-carb sweetener for the keto / low-carb option.
• Coconut sugar or any other cristal sugar won’t work well here. It will not dissolve well in a cold smoothie mixture.

📖 Recipe

Avocado Smoothie

This Avocado Smoothie is sweet, creamy, and absolutely beautiful. Full of nutrients, luxurious and so vibrant. It’s packed with superfoods and made without added sugars. Fantastic breakfast!

Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Course Breakfast, Smoothie

Cuisine American, International

Servings 1 cup

Calories 517 kcal

Ingredients  

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• ½ avocado
• 1 ripe banana frozen
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1 ½ cup almond milk unsweetened
• ¼ cup walnuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

• Take the blender and add all ingredients. Note: add wet ingredients first for easier blending.

• Turn on the blender and mix at high speed until you get a smooth texture.

• If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid – milk or water. Blend again until smoothie is smooth.

• Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if you like.

• Transfer the smoothie into a smoothie cup.

• Add toppings (optional): I used chopped walnuts and bee pollen. Be creative here and add toppings you like.

Notes

Makes 1 cup that serves 1 person as a full meal, or 2 people as a light meal. As a measure, I used a US cup (240ml). Nutrition values are calculated without toppings.
Substitutions

• You can use any dairy or plant-based milk here.
• You can substitute walnuts with any other nuts, or seeds (ground flax seeds, hemp seeds or chia seeds). 
• You can substitute spinach with fresh kale.
• Substitute vanilla with cinnamon.

Smoothie variations

• Make it without banana: Banana is added for natural sweetness so if you omit banana you have to add some extra sweetener. See the “Sweetener recommendation” section for my suggestions.
• Make it weight-loss friendly: Use only half a banana to cut calories.
• Make it vegan: Use plant-based milk. Omit bee pollen as a topping.
• Make it keto: Omit banana. Use the whole avocado. Add in 1 teaspoon MCT oil or collagen (optional). Alternatively use ½ cup almond milk and ½ cup coconut cream. Use liquid stevia or any other liquid low-carb sweetener. 

Store in a smoothie cup with a lid and keep refrigerated for up to one day. Don’t forget to shake or stir it before drinking!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 1206mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 3041IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 526mg | Iron: 3mg

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DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but I have endeavored to be as accurate as possible.

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