Discover 5 simple avocado smoothie recipes that make this nutrient-packed superfood delicious. From classic to chocolate, find your perfect blend and reap the health benefits.
Honestly, I’ve never been the biggest fan of avocados. They’ve never sat well on my taste buds. At one point in my life, I couldn’t even stand them. This all changed the day I made my first avocado smoothie. Once I paired avocados with other healthy ingredients that I actually like, I was finally able to tap in to the real benefits of this superfood.
Whether you love avocados or not, these recipes will ensure that you don’t miss out on this fruit’s mighty nutritional punch [1].
Some Benefits of Avocados
According to this nutrient database from the United States Department of Agriculture, avocados contain minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese, phosphorus and zinc [2]. They also have high levels of vitamin A, K, C, E, B6, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin.
And if you’re worried about the fruit’s high fat content, have no fear! Avocados contain “good fat,” monounsaturated fats that can improve cholesterol levels in your blood and lower your risk of heart disease.
Still not convinced about avocados? These five simple avocado smoothie recipes may tip the scale.
Plain Ol’ Avocado Smoothie
You’ll need:
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- ½ a medium sized avocado
- A handful of dates. The dates act as a sweetener. Feel free to use another healthy sweetener of your choice.
Blend up all the ingredients until smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 270 Sugars: 6.7g Sodium: 8.5mg Fat: 15g Carbohydrates: 33.5g Fiber: 8g Protein: 2.68g
Choco Shake Avocado Smoothie
You’ll need:
- 1 cup of coconut milk or any other plant based or nut milk.
- ½ a medium sized avocado
- 2 tablespoons of cacao powder
- A handful of dates
Blend up all the ingredients until smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 294 Sugars: 6.9g Sodium: 10.7mg Fat: 16.4g Carbohydrates: 39.7g Fiber: 11.6g Protein: 4.68g
Mango Avocado Smoothie
You’ll need:
- 1 medium sized mango
- ½ a medium sized avocado
- 1 cup of water
- Any natural sweetener (optional)
Blend all the ingredients until smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 140 Sugars: 14.35g Sodium: 4.5mg Fat: 16.4g Carbohydrates: 39.7g Fiber: 11.6g Protein: 7.9g
Pineapple Avocado Smoothie
You’ll need:
- 1 cup of chopped pineapple
- ½ a medium sized avocado
Blend all the ingredients until smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 162 Sugars: 16.35g Sodium: 5.2mg Fat: 7.7g Carbohydrates: 26.5g Fiber: 5.8g Protein: 1.9g
Banana Avocado Smoothie
You’ll need:
- 1 small banana (the riper, the sweeter)
- ½ medium sized avocado
- ½ cup of coconut milk or any other plant based milk
- 2 tablespoons of honey (optional)
Blend all the ingredients until smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 368 Sugars: 49.35g Sodium: 10.9mg Fat: 15.8g Carbohydrates: 61.5g Fiber: 7.1g Protein: 2.93g
Tips to Make Better Avocado Smoothies
- To make the smoothie more refreshing, add ice cubes.
- If you don’t want to add ice to your smoothies, freeze the fruits ahead.
- Use a high-speed blender for a smoother consistency
- If you choose dried dates as your sweetener, always soak them in hot water until they get soft so your blender can break them up easily.
Feel free to switch up any of the recipes. I’d love to know about your creations, so share your go-to smoothie recipes below!
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Sources
[1]M. L. Dreher and A. J. Davenport, “Hass avocado composition and potential health effects,” Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr, vol. 53, no. 7, pp. 738–750, 2013.
[2]“Food Composition Databases Show Foods — Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.” [Online]. Available: https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/301058. [Accessed: 01-May-2019].
