Best Avocado Smoothies (+ Easy Recipe)

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Calories

Avocados are the perfect way to add more calories to your smoothies, thanks to the high content of good fats that are in them. This helps to make your smoothie feel more filling.

Can you taste avocado in smoothies?

If the thought of avocado in your smoothie turns you off, give it a chance and try it out before you commit yourself to that opinion.

Chances are, you’ll be surprised at how it raises your smoothie game by adding a silky, creamy texture that doesn’t detract from the flavors of all the wonderful fruits and other ingredients you’re throwing together in your smoothie masterpiece.

Benefits

If you’re wondering “are avocado smoothies good for you?” the answer is: yes! Here’s what you get when you add a little avo-love to your drink, according to Healthline:

• Lots of healthy fats, enough to replace eggs or meats
• Antioxidants that prevent certain cancers and heart diseases
• Folate to protect your heart and potentially guard against stroke
• Lower cholesterol
• May aid in weight loss, since they make you feel fuller
• Great for pregnant women since it’s high in folate, potassium, and fiber

How to pick avocados

Wondering how to buy avocados at the store? That depends on when you plan to eat them. If right away, look for these signs:

Skin color: Some varieties of avocado will turn from green to a purplish, blackish hue. Don’t rely on this visual cue alone though.

Feel: Ripe avocados will yield to slight pressure. Hold in your hand and give a gentle squeeze.

Don’t go for too mushy though, or else you’ve picked an overripe avocado. Avoid using your fingertips when you do this simple test, as that can bruise the fruit.

Since avocados ripen fairly quickly at room temperature, find slightly firmer avocados, which will be ready to eat in a few days’ time.

Stem: Peel back the small stem or cap at the top of your avocado to check if the color of the inside flesh.

If you are not able to peel it off, then it likely has not ripened yet. If you are able to peel if off, you want to look for a light greenish color. Brown means it is overripe.

The Toothpick Test: Before you cut open your avocado, use a toothpick to poke into the avocado where you peeled the stem off and move your toothpick around slightly to see if it looks and feels like the avocado is ready.

If it’s very hard to stick in, your avocado isn’t ripe enough yet.

Can you use frozen avocados in smoothies?

Yes, you may. In fact, avocados ripen rather quickly, so that’s where the freezer can actually be a lifesaver for your avocados.

To prep them for smoothies, cut in half, remove skin & seed, then mash with a fork or food processor. Store in a Ziploc bag or airtight container, with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to prevent browning. Use within 4-5 months of freezing.

Note that the texture doesn’t ever go back to the way it was before even after you thaw it out, so that’s why it’s perfect for smoothies (since you'll be blending it anyway) and not suitable for, say, avocado toast.

What fruits go well with avocado?

Avocado works well as the base of your smoothie, and pretty much ANYTHING can jive with it. Berries, banana, pineapple, mango, and coconut are only a few of the foods you’ll see featured in our round-up of avocado smoothie recipes.

Matcha green tea, vegetables, chocolate, peanut butter, and all sorts of other ingredients mesh well with avocado too.

How to make an avocado smoothie

This avocado blueberry smoothie is so creamy and sweet! A filling breakfast smoothie that’s packed with antioxidants.

Ingredients:

• ½ medium Hass avocado
• ½ cup frozen blueberries
• ¼ cup mango
• ½ cup yogurt
• ¼ cup soymilk (or milk of choice)

Instructions to make this easy avocado smoothie:

• Step 1. Cut, peel, and scoop out your fresh avocado.
• Step 2. Peel and cut mango into chunks.
• Step 3. Add all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth.
• Step 4. Enjoy!

We used frozen berries from Costco. If you choose to use fresh berries, use frozen mangos or add a few ice cubes to still get a thick, cold smoothie.

We also used flavored raspberry yogurt, but feel free to substitute with another flavor of your choice, plain yogurt, or Greek yogurt.

Other avocado smoothie recipes

Looking for a specific ingredient in your smoothie? Try any of these delicious avocado smoothies!

Mango

This avocado smoothie with Greek yogurt can convert even the pickiest little ones to be smoothie fans. A great smoothie for kids if this is their first time trying the fruit.(via Favorite Family Recipes)

Banana

You for sure won’t taste the avocado, despite there only being 3 ingredients in this simple recipe. (via Omnivores Cookbook)

Spinach

This green smoothie packs an insane amount of nutrition. Ingredients like walnuts, cinnamon, olive oil, parsley, and other unique foods, all compiled by a nutritionist. (via Hurry the Food Up)

Strawberry

This paleo, keto, low-carb avocado strawberry smoothie without banana uses almond milk and sweetener. (via Wholesome Yum)

Chocolate

A dessert-like smoothie that can be easily be made dairy-free or vegan. A touch of vanilla extract adds a nice touch. (via Texarexin)

Kale

This kale smoothie is extra refreshing, thanks to the coconut water and some lime juice. (via The Little Epicurean)

Vietnamese

This dessert smoothie milkshake uses condensed milk to create a decadent treat that you won’t regret trying. Level it up with some boba (tapioca balls). (via In Search of Yummyness)

Honeydew

Add protein powder for extra benefits in your smoothie. (via Vitacost)

For weight loss

Here’s a fat-burning avocado detox smoothie. The apple, ginger, and chia seeds make this is a healthy breakfast option too. (via Well Plated)

For weight gain

This raspberry smoothie uses chocolate protein powder to balance the flavor profile. (via No Fuss Kitchen)

Peanut butter

Add another buttery ingredient to your smoothie to make it creamy as ever. (via Cook Craft Love)

Pineapple

A tropical drink that's topped with toasted coconut. (via A Day in Candiland)

Papaya

Lots of fruity flavors with banana, orange juice, and mango nectar. (via Well Plated)

Lebanese

A creamy avocado and fruity strawberry cocktail with crunchy almond topping. (via Forks and Foliage)

Honey

The honey pairs nicely with fresh pears. (via Healthy Seasonal Recipes)

Watermelon

A refreshing flavor combo with this summer fruit and chile lime. (via Love One Today)

Smoothie bowl

This one’s an extra green smoothie with spinach, mint, and kiwi. The fruity pineapple goes well with the rest of the ingredients of this breakfast smoothie bowl. (via Running to the Kitchen)

Cucumber

Surprise! This one’s got cilantro! (via Renee Nicole's Kitchen)

Indonesian

Looking for a tasty dessert smoothie? Try this Indonesian jus alpukat shake with condensed milk, coffee, and chocolate syrup. (via What to Cook Today)

Matcha

The goji berries and whipped coconut cream really make this a festive-looking smoothie. (via Natalie's Health)