This easy strawberry avocado smoothie recipe is packed with strawberry flavor but only needs a few simple ingredients. Naturally sweet, ultra creamy, and loaded with vitamins and healthy fats to keep you full longer.
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I love a delicious smoothie or healthy strawberry shake during berry season. And this avocado strawberry smoothie 100% fits the bill. It is part of my avocado smoothie series which also includes a decadent chocolate avocado smoothie recipe which is definitely worth a try.
This strawberry smoothie can be an afternoon snack, a delicious drink when paired with another item like a light zucchini quiche or a breakfast on the go.
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📖Why This Recipe Works
Highly Customizable - There are numerous options to enhance the nutritional value of this recipe.
Ideal for Meal Preppers - With the ability to prepare in advance, it's perfect for busy mornings and fits well with meal prep routines. It is also the perfect way to use up leftover avocados.
Accommodates Various Diets - Whether you follow a vegan, paleo, gluten-free, or dairy-free diet, this healthy treat can be enjoyed by the entire family.
🧾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. Or add ice.
Ripe 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 unsweetened almond milk but any milk will due. Oat milk is a great pairing here. Canned coconut milk will significantly 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. If you add a vanilla protein powder you can skip the
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.
Optional Add-Ins
Add Seeds- Add 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed or chia seeds. I don't recommend hemp hearts in smoothies.
Oats - Include ¼ cup of oats.
Protein powder - Mix in a scoop (or two) of vanilla protein powder. (if that is your thing, check out our protein overnight oats!)
Nut Butter Use 2 tablespoons of almond butter or peanut butter.
Spinach- Add up to 2 cups of fresh spinach leaves. Spinach also adds extra protein.
🔪How to Make a Strawberry Avocado Smoothie
You can start with half the milk if you tend to prefer a thicker smoothie.
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
- Put your milk in the bottom of the blender it will help keep the blender from getting stuck.
- Make sure you are using a ripe banana. It will create a creamier texture and a sweeter flavor.
- 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 at 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.
- For a thinner consistency, add more milk and blend.
Meal Prep and Storage
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 and this smoothie isn't dark enough to cover the color change.
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 juice or lime juice before freezing to prevent browning.
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💭 Frequently Asked Questions
The banana in the smoothie is not keto. To make this a low carb/ keto avocado smoothie eliminate the banana and add ¼ cup canned coconut milk.
To determine if an avocado is ripe, gently squeeze it – a ripe avocado should yield to slight pressure without feeling too soft or mushy. Additionally, you can check the color of the avocado skin, which should be dark green or almost black when ripe.
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry Avocado Smoothie
Equipment
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
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. About 90 seconds.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
- Serve immediately or keep tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to one day. The smoothie may discolor slightly if kept overnight.
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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.
Dannii says
We love adding avocado to a smoothie. Makes it lovely and thick, with the added health fats too. Yours looks delicious.
Jen says
Thanks
Beth says
My husband loves this recipe! Definitely one of his favorites! Can't wait to make this again soon!
Jen says
Thanks so much for the review!
Elizabeth says
This is so delicious! I love how creamy the avocado makes the smoothie. Thanks for the great recipe!
Jen says
Appreciate review and comment.
Sandhya's Kitchen says
Love this combination of strawberry and avocado in a smoothie and they are so easy to make!
Claudia Lamascolo says
this is two great flavors in one, what a bonus and I love how healthy this is cant wait to try it !
Jen says
Thanks for the comment, let us know how you like it.