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Glass of Greek yogurt avocado smoothie on marble table with soft natural light.

Greek Yogurt Avocado Smoothie

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 large glass (or 2 smaller glasses)
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 1 ripe banana fresh or frozen for a creamier smoothie
  • ½ medium avocado pitted and scooped
  • ½ cup (120 g) Greek yogurt full-fat or nonfat
  • ½ cup (120 g) milk almond, oat, or dairy milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup - add more or less to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice optional - it brightens the flavor and preserved the green color
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional

  • Start with ½ cup Greek yogurt and ½ cup milk at the bottom to help the blades move freely. Add 1 ripe banana, ½ medium avocado, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
    Ingredients in a blender before blending the smoothie.
  • Start on a low speed and gradually increase to high until the texture is completely "velvet" smooth. If it is too thick, add an extra splash of milk. If you want it sweeter, add a touch more honey.
    Two glasses of creamy avocado smoothie topped with lime slices and avocado on marble surface.
Substitutions
  • Banana → mango or ripe pear
  • Avocado → soaked cashews or nut butter
  • Greekyogurt → low-fat Greek yogurt, Skyr, or thick plant-based yogurt
  • Milk → almond, oat, soy, or dairy milk
  • Honey or maple syrup → a soft date or skip
  • Limejuice → lemon juice or skip
  • Vanilla extract → cinnamon or skip
 
Optional Add-ins & Variations
This smoothie has a creamy base that works well with extra flavors:
  • For fiber: add 2 tbsps of rolled oats
  • For chocolate: mix in 1 tbsp cacao powder
  • For greens: add a handful of spinach
  • For crunch: top with chia seeds or cacao nibs
 
Tips
  • Use frozen banana: makes it thick, cold, and extra creamy
  • Choose a ripe avocado: slightly soft = smooth, no lumps
  • Add a squeeze of lime: keeps color fresh and flavor balanced
  • Adjust milk as needed: add a splash if too thick
  • Taste before sweetening: ripe banana may be enough
  • Easy to adapt: use plant-based yogurt and maple syrup if needed
  • Best fresh: store up to 24 hours, then shake or stir before drinking
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