This Avocado Green Smoothie is a healthy and delicious way to start the day! It also makes a yummy, nutritious afternoon snack.
If you’re looking for a healthy breakfast, green smoothies are a great way to go. I share them quite a bit in my Instagram stories!
I love making healthy green smoothies a lot. They are one of the few ways my kids will actually eat leafy greens.
What makes this avocado green smoothie a little different is the texture: it’s SUPER smooth, and a little sweeter than my other green smoothies.
Making Avocado Green Smoothies
You most likely already have the ingredients for this avocado green smoothie on hand:
- avocado
- cucumber
- banana
- green apple
- spinach or other leafy greens
- ginger
- yogurt
- milk
This recipe makes a silky smooth, sweet smoothie. To me, it almost tastes like a dessert!
If you prefer less sweet smoothies, you could always leave out the banana or apple. You could even alter the sweetness of it by choosing a more bitter leafy green, such as kale or arugula.
I make this as a dairy-free, vegan smoothie because I always use almond milk and dairy-free yogurt. However, you can always use regular milk and your favorite plain or vanilla yogurt, and it will be just as wonderful.
Like most smoothie recipes, this avocado green smoothie comes together pretty quickly. After peeling and roughly chopping/slicing the ingredients, blend them up, pour, and enjoy!
How long will this smoothie stay fresh?
This recipe makes 2-3 green smoothies, depending on your serving size. Because of the avocado, I suggest that you enjoy these yummy smoothies right away.
You can, however, keep remaining smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day. Just be aware that the top of the smoothie will likely darken because of oxidation of the avocado. This can change the taste and I recommend skimming off any darker parts of the smoothie and then only enjoying the remaining vibrant green smoothie. Discard any uneaten, refrigerated smoothie that is older than one day.
Avocado Green Smoothie Recipe
Avocado Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted, sliced into large chunks
- 1 banana, peeled and sliced into large chunks
- 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced into large chunks
- 1 small to medium green apple, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
- 1 large handful of greens, (I prefer spinach, but you can use kale)
- 1 1/2″ slice of ginger (peeled)
- 1 6 oz container your favorite vanilla yogurt , (I use dairy-free SoDelicious yogurt)
- 1/4 cup milk + more if needed, (I use dairy-free Silk almond milk)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Add more milk if you want a different consistency.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Yummm…I used to get an avocado smoothie at Pho Van back in the day…those were quite a bit more decadent than yours. I think I’d like the healthy version, too!
This green smoothie looks like the perfect pick me up after an intense workout, or just as a lunch on a busy day!
Agreed! Thank you, Erin! :)
My family looooves smoothies! Esp. for after school snacks before their evening activities. Protein, greens,good fats–we’ll be trying this one this afternoon! Thanks M!
Yay! I hope they loved it! Thanks, Melissa!
I’ve been looking for a healthy smoothie to drink in the morning, this is perfect thanks!
I’m so glad! Thanks, Sheeran!
I love green smoothies, especially ones using green apples. The avocado and leafy greens needs it, in my opinion. Although lemon works too. This looks like exactly what I want right now!
I love green smoothies, too! Thanks so much, Stine!
I used to drink 1 avocado smoothie everyday as an afternoon snack and it just brightens up my day. Would love to try this recipe!!
Let me know if you do and how you like it! Thanks, Leanne!
I love the consistency of smoothies when I add an avocado to it! Such a great recipe! I love a good green smoothie!
-madi xo
It adds such a great texture and taste! Thanks, Madi!
This looks delicious!
Thank you! :)
I love a green smoothie! This one is so bright, definitely a great way to start the morning. Also love the idea of adding ginger :D
I love them, too! Thank you! :)
I love this idea for a great way to start the day. This smoothie is right up my alley. Loaded with healthy ingredients and good for you!
Healthy and tasty! It’s a win-win! Thank you, Ali!
I made this for breakfast today, and I am definitely making again for St. Patrick’s Day! Loved it!
That makes me so happy! Thanks, Jessica!
You had me at avocado! That looks so yummy! I’m going to have to share this so I can remember to make it.
Thank you, Cyndi! Let me know if you try it! :)
avocados are my new fave smoothie ingredient! this looks delicious
Right! I love adding them to my smoothies! Thanks, Rebecca!
This avocado smoothie looks so good, and I bet it tastes super delicious too.
Thanks so much, Anita!
This looks really good. My wife is lactose intolerant and we are often looking for new breakfast ideas.
Let me know if you guys try it! Thank you! :)
I can imagine the avocado gives a lovely creaminess to the smoothie – looks like a great pick-me-up drink!
It really is! Thanks, Caroline! :)