Description
Creamy almond, banana, and avocado smoothie blends tropical flavors into a silky wellness elixir. Rich nutrients and sweet honey create a delightful morning companion you’ll savor from first sip to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Base:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 ripe avocado
Liquid and Sweetener:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) almond milk
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
Nuts and Optional Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) raw almonds
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) almond butter
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and roughly chop the ripe banana and avocado, ensuring they are at room temperature for optimal blending.
- Transfer the chopped fruits into a high-powered blender, creating a solid foundation for your smoothie.
- Pour in the almond milk, which will help facilitate smooth blending and create a silky texture.
- Drizzle honey into the blender for natural sweetness, balancing the creamy fruits’ mild flavors.
- Add raw almonds or almond butter to introduce a nutty complexity and boost protein content.
- Secure the blender lid and pulse initially to break down larger pieces, then blend continuously until the mixture becomes completely uniform and velvety.
- For a refreshingly cool consistency, introduce a handful of ice cubes and blend again briefly to incorporate and chill the smoothie.
- Gently pour the smoothie into a tall glass, allowing the creamy mixture to cascade smoothly.
- Serve immediately to preserve the vibrant flavors and optimal temperature, garnishing with a sprinkle of crushed almonds if desired.
Notes
- Swap almond milk with coconut or oat milk for different flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Toast raw almonds lightly before blending to enhance their nutty aroma and deepen the smoothie’s complexity.
- Freeze ripe bananas beforehand for an extra thick and frosty texture without adding ice cubes.
- For a protein boost, include a scoop of vanilla or neutral protein powder to make this a post-workout recovery drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg