Creamy Avocado Banana Smoothie

Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

1/2 ripe avocado (pitted and scooped)
1 medium banana (frozen slices work best for a thicker texture)
1 cup milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, or coconut milk)
1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional, depending on your preferred sweetness)
1/2 cup ice cubes (only if using a room-temperature banana)
A squeeze of lime juice (optional, helps keep the color bright green)

Prepare the Fruit: Peel the banana and scoop out the avocado flesh. If you have time, freezing the banana slices beforehand makes the smoothie much creamier.
Combine: Place the avocado, banana, milk, and sweetener into a high-speed blender.
Blend: Start on a low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for about 45–60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and pale green.
Adjust Consistency: If it is too thick, add a splash more milk. If you want it colder/thicker, add a few more ice cubes and blend again.
Serve: Pour into a tall glass and enjoy immediately while fresh.

The “Perfect” Avocado: Ensure your avocado is ripe (it should give slightly when pressed) but not brown inside to maintain that vibrant green color seen in your photo.
Add Protein: If you want to turn this into a meal replacement, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder or a tablespoon of Greek yogurt.
Flavor Boost: A tiny pinch of salt or a drop of vanilla extract can enhance the natural flavors of the fruit.