Strawberry Avocado Smoothie

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 dairy-free strawberry smoothie 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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🧾Strawberry Avocado Smoothie Ingredients

• 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?
• 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.

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.

Optional Add-Ins

1. Add Seeds- Add 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed or chia seeds. I don't recommend hemp hearts in smoothies. 
2. Oats - Include ¼ cup of oats.
3. Protein powder - Mix in a scoop (or two) of vanilla protein powder.  (if that is your thing, check out our protein overnight oats!)
4. Nut Butter Use 2 tablespoons of almond butter or peanut butter.
5. Spinach- Add up to 2 cups of fresh spinach leaves. Spinach also adds extra protein. 

⏲️How to Make a Strawberry Avocado 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. 

🌡️Storing Leftovers

I don't recommend making this smoothie in advance because the avocados will brown giving the smoothie a funny color and this smoothie isn't dark enough to cover the color change. 

How to Meal Prep Smoothies

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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