🥤 Creamy Avocado Banana Smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1
Ingredients
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1 ripe banana (frozen bananas make it extra creamy)
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1/2 ripe avocado (pitted and scooped)
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1 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, or dairy)
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1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
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1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
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A handful of ice cubes (if using a fresh banana)
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Optional: A small squeeze of lime juice to keep the color vibrant.
Instructions
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Prep: Peel the banana and scoop out the avocado flesh.
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Combine: Place the banana, avocado, milk, yogurt, and sweetener into a high-speed blender.
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Blend: Start on a low setting and gradually increase to high. Blend for 45–60 seconds until the texture is completely smooth and velvety.
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Adjust: If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk. If you want it colder, add a few more ice cubes and pulse.
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Serve: Pour into a tall glass. For the aesthetic in your photo, garnish the rim with thin banana slices and enjoy immediately.
Pro-Tips for the Best Texture
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The “Cold” Factor: Using a frozen banana is the secret to a milkshake-like consistency without watering it down with too much ice.
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Nutrient Boost: Feel free to toss in a tablespoon of chia seeds or flax seeds; the avocado is so creamy you won’t even notice the extra texture!