Creamy Banana & Avocado Smoothie

Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1 large glass

1 Ripe Banana: Preferably frozen for a thicker, colder texture.
½ Ripe Avocado: Provides the creamy base and healthy fats.
1 cup Milk of choice: Almond milk, oat milk, or dairy milk all work great.
10 Whole Almonds: Use a handful in the blender, plus a few sliced for the topping.
1 tsp Honey or Maple Syrup: (Optional) If you prefer extra sweetness.
¼ tsp Vanilla Extract: To enhance the flavor.
Ice Cubes: A small handful if your fruit isn’t frozen.

Prep the Fruit: Peel the banana and scoop the flesh out of the avocado half.
Load the Blender: Place the banana, avocado, almonds, and milk into your blender.
Add Flavor: Add the vanilla extract and your choice of sweetener if you are using one.
Blend: Start on a low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for about 45–60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and no almond bits remain.
Garnish: Pour into a tall glass. Top with thinly sliced or crushed almonds, just like in the photo.

Satiety: The healthy fats from the avocado and protein from the almonds keep you full for longer.
Potassium: Bananas are excellent for heart health and muscle recovery.
Energy: It’s a perfect breakfast or post-workout snack.

Pro-Tip: If you want to boost the protein even further, you can add a scoop of vanilla protein powder or a tablespoon of Greek yogurt.