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    Home » Recipes » Gluten-Free Breakfast Ideas

    Published: Jan 12, 2021 · Modified: Apr 1, 2021 by Jen Wooster

    Strawberry Avocado Smoothie

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    This easy strawberry avocado smoothie recipe is packed with flavor but only needs a few simple ingredients. Naturally sweet, ultra creamy, and loaded with vitamins and healthy fats to keep you full longer. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegan, making it the perfect breakfast or snack for everyone.

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    Strawberry Avocado Smoothie

    Please read the entire post for tips and tricks to ensure a perfect recipe every time. And don't forget to tag @peelwithzeal on Instagram so we can admire your creation!

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    • 🧾Ingredients & Substitutions
    • 🔪Instructions
    • 💭Tips for the Perfect Smoothie
    • 🥑More Avocado Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Strawberry Avocado Smoothie
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    🧾Ingredients & Substitutions

    • Strawberries- I prefer to use frozen strawberries for this smoothie. In order to get the cold frozen smoothie texture at least two items need to be frozen. You can use fresh strawberries but you then need to freeze the avocado and the banana.
    • Avocado- Avocados are the other star of this show providing healthy fats and a creamy texture. As with our blueberry smoothie, you can use fresh or frozen avocados. I actually started making this recipe with overripe avocados. You know the ones that are still okay to eat but don't look pretty enough for a salad? This is a great recipe for those bruised fruits! And don't worry about the avocado taste, you can't taste it. We use avocado simply for its healthy fats and creamy texture. When I don't have an avocado on hand I substitute ¼ cup of uncooked oats. It might sound like an off substitution but oats can give your smoothie a thicker texture.
    • Banana- The riper the banana the sweeter the flavor of the smoothie. Along with the avocado, the banana adds creaminess. Out of banana? Substitute frozen peaches. See our tips and tricks below for options on omitting the banana to make this a keto-friendly smoothie.
    • Plant-Based Milk- I typically use rice, almond, or other neutral milk in this strawberry smoothie. Canned coconut milk will increase the calories in the recipe but the extra fat makes the smoothie incredibly creamy. The type of milk is a matter of preference. You could also use a plant-based unsweetened yogurt.
    • Vanilla Extract- Vanilla adds an extra flavor element that compliments the strawberries. You can use vanilla paste or powder as well.
    • Salt- Just a pinch but it makes a world of difference. Even a tiny amount of salt will offset overly sweet bananas and bring out the strawberry flavors.
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    🔪Instructions

    Combine all the ingredients in a blender. You can start with half the milk if you tend to prefer a thicker smoothie. See below in our tips and tricks section for how to turn this into a smoothie bowl.

    Blend for 60-90 seconds to ensure all the fruits s are totally broken up. Check for texture and add more milk, if needed, and blend for 30 seconds.

    This recipe will make one large smoothie or two smaller smoothies.

    💭Tips for the Perfect Smoothie

    • It is not recommended to make the smoothie in advance, it is best enjoyed right away as the avocados will brown giving the smoothie a funny color
    • To make this avocado smoothie for meal prep, freeze the strawberries, peeled and cored avocado, and banana in a Ziploc bag. Add to the blender with the remaining ingredients. The avocado can be tossed in lemon or lime juice before freezing to prevent browning.
    • Add a handful of spinach for extra nutrition. We love to sneak in extra veggies.
    • To increase the protein add 1 scoop protein powder. (if that is your thing, check out our protein overnight oats!)
    • If the avocado and banana were room temperature add a few ice cubes for a little chill.
    • Reduce the milk by two-thirds to make a thicker smoothie bowl version of this recipe. You can also add oats along with the avocado.
    • To make this recipe low carb/ keto-friendly, eliminate the banana and add ¼ cup canned coconut milk.
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    Strawberry Avocado Smoothie

    Creamy and sweet, this delicious strawberry avocado smoothie makes a nutritious breakfast or sweet snack.
    Servings: 2
    Prep: 5 mins
    Cook: 0 mins
    Total: 5 mins
    5 from 9 votes
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    Equipment

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup frozen strawberries
    • 1 frozen banana
    • ½ avocado
    • 1 cup almond milk, or other non-dairy milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • pinch of kosher salt
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    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. About 90 seconds.
    • Serve immediately or keep tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to one day.
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    Notes

    • For best results use either frozen strawberries and/or frozen bananas.
    • If neither the strawberries nor the banana is frozen you will need to add a handful of ice to the recipe. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 179kcal | Carbs: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 7g
    Author: Jen Wooster
    Course:: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword avocado smoothies, strawberry avoacado smoothies, strawberry banana smoothie
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    1. Dannii says

      January 12, 2021 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      We love adding avocado to a smoothie. Makes it lovely and thick, with the added health fats too. Yours looks delicious.

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      • Jen says

        January 12, 2021 at 5:19 pm

        Thanks

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    2. Beth says

      January 12, 2021 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      My husband loves this recipe! Definitely one of his favorites! Can't wait to make this again soon!

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      • Jen says

        January 12, 2021 at 5:19 pm

        Thanks so much for the review!

        Reply
    3. Elizabeth says

      January 12, 2021 at 8:26 am

      5 stars
      This is so delicious! I love how creamy the avocado makes the smoothie. Thanks for the great recipe!

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      • Jen says

        January 12, 2021 at 5:19 pm

        Appreciate review and comment.

        Reply
    4. Sandhya's Kitchen says

      January 12, 2021 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      Love this combination of strawberry and avocado in a smoothie and they are so easy to make!

      Reply
    5. Claudia Lamascolo says

      January 12, 2021 at 7:45 am

      5 stars
      this is two great flavors in one, what a bonus and I love how healthy this is cant wait to try it !

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      • Jen says

        January 12, 2021 at 7:47 am

        5 stars
        Thanks for the comment, let us know how you like it.

        Reply

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