Need a pick me up smoothie? This Avocado Banana Smoothie is packed with nutrients to give you an extra energy boost! It’s only 3 ingredients and, like most of my recipes, super simple.
Personally everything I’ve learned about eating healthy is from reading and experience. Juicing has gotten so much hype in the media lately, but sometimes people forget about a good smoothie! There are definitely benefits to keeping the fiber of the fruit or vegetable.
One of my favorite bloggers, Dietician Cassie, writes about the benefits of balanced smoothies versus juicing. I still see benefits of juicing, but I think she makes some great points!
So how easy is this smoothie? Place a banana, an avocado (pitted, of course), ⅓ cup of spinach, and ¼-1/3 cup of water into a blender, and blend. I chilled mine in the freezer for about 10 minutes before serving. Another option would be to use a frozen banana instead of room temperature.
This smoothie is better eaten with a spoon than a straw; it’s thick and filling, perfect for an afternoon snack.
- 1 avocado, pitted
- 1 banana
- ⅓ cup spinach
- ¼-1/2 cup water
- Place all ingredients in the blender and blend. Serve chilled.
Randy says
Just tried the smoothie and it was fantastic!!
Monica Bravo says
yay!! GREAT!
Twojays says
Just curious if this soothie can be kept in the refrigerater for a couple of days.?
Monica Bravo says
Yes it can!
Linna says
Great creamy smoothie. It needed a bit of brightness for my taste so i subbed orange juice for the water. and it is perfect!
Monica Bravo says
oooh, smart idea! sounds delicious!
Jenifer says
Excellent! Added some almond butter and it was delicious!! TFS!!
Monica Bravo says
Yay! Yum.
Paleo Moxie says
Great smooth texture, but needs a little more flavor punch. Made it just as is. Thanks for the recipe!
Kate says
Awesome and easy recipe to try! The taste is as great as it looks! Just tried the smoothie and it was fantastic!!
cindy says
Curious if I can make this without the spinach? I have high oxalates so I don’t eat spinach at all/. Thank you so much. Cindy