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avocado smoothie Recipe

Avocado Smoothie

This creamy avocado smoothie is a delicious and nutritious drink, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Packed with healthy fats, fiber, and a subtle sweetness, it’s a quick way to energize your day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1 cup cold milk dairy or plant-based
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • ½ cup plain yogurt for a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • a pinch salt
  • 1 small lime, juiced optional, for brightness

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Prepare the avocado by cutting it in half, removing the pit, and scooping the flesh into the blender.
  2. Add the cold milk, ice cubes, honey or maple syrup, yogurt, vanilla extract, salt, and lime juice (if using) to the blender.
  3. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness if desired, adding more honey or milk if necessary.
  5. Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.
  6. For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and yogurt and maple syrup.
  7. You can freeze avocado chunks beforehand for an extra-chilled smoothie.
  8. Add a handful of spinach for a boost of greens without affecting flavor, if desired.

Notes

For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and yogurt, and maple syrup.
Freeze the avocado chunks beforehand for an extra-chilled smoothie.
Add a handful of spinach for a boost of greens without affecting flavor.