This banana avocado smoothie is thick nutritious and easy to make.
Whether you need a tasty breakfast on the go or a nourishing snack, this smoothie is ideal!
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Easy Banana Avocado Smoothie
Enjoy a creamy blend of a banana avocado smoothie, combining ripe bananas and smooth avocado for a nutritious, heart-healthy, and deliciously thick treat.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen banana slices
- 1/2 medium-sized avocado
- 1 cup of spinach
- 1 cup low-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon oats
- 1/2 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- To a blender, add the oats and spinach first, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend for 2-3 minutes, or until smooth.
- Pour into a cup and enjoy!
Notes
*For smoothie benefits, recipe notes, and more, scroll down!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 296
- Sugar: 16.6g
- Fat: 12.4g
- Carbohydrates: 37.7g
- Fiber: 8.2g
- Protein: 4.2g
What Are The Benefits Of This Avocado And Banana Smoothie?
One of the things that I personally love the most about this smoothie is how creamy and delicious it is, even though it only contains a handful of ingredients.
However, I am going to break down the benefits below:
- Rich in Nutrients: The smoothie contains vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from its ingredients, supporting overall health and well-being.
- Supports Digestive Health: High in dietary fiber, promoting regular bowel movements and contributing to a healthy digestive system. (Source)
- Boosts Energy Levels: Provides a balanced mix of natural sugars and healthy fats for sustained energy without the crash associated with high-sugar snacks. (Source)
- Heart Health: The healthy fats from avocado and coconut milk can support heart health by maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. (Source)
- Supports Immune Function: High in vitamins such as Vitamin C from spinach and bananas, boosting the immune system. (Source)
- Brain Health: Avocado contains omega-3 fatty acids and other healthy fats that are beneficial for brain function. (Source)
- Antioxidant-Rich: Helps combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammation, thanks to the antioxidants in spinach and bananas. (Source)
I also recommend that you make my blueberry and avocado smoothie as well as my banana and cucumber smoothie recipe!
Smoothie Variations And Recipe Notes:
You can change the recipe to suit your preferences more, or when you fancy something different.
Below I will leave some suggestions I have personally tried and loved:
- Protein Boost: Add a scoop of protein powder or 1/2 cup of yogurt for extra protein in the smoothie.
- Lower The Calories: I used low-fat coconut milk, but it’s still quite heavy in calories. Substitute the coconut milk for almond or oat milk.
- Naturally Sweetened: I used a touch of honey to make this smoothie, but if you are avoiding added sugars, use a bit more banana.
- Nutty Goodness: Add a tablespoon of almond butter for a more filling and richer smoothie.
Recipe Equipment:
| Blender Type | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Nutribullet 600 | ✓ |
| Vitamix Blender Propel 510 | ✓ |
| BlendJet 4000mAh | x |
| Ninja Blender BL610 | ✓ |
| Oster 6640 Blender | ✓ |
| Hamilton Beach 58148A Blender | ✓ |
| AMZChef Blender 1800 W | ✓ |
| Wamife Blender | ✓ |
I had the opportunity to test this smoothie using 8 different blenders and models.
I have been making this smoothie for a long time now, which allowed me to test it using different blenders.
The good news is, the recipe is compatible with 7 of my 8 blenders.
The BlendJet 4000mAh didn’t blend the ingredients as smoothly as the other blenders.