Mango Avocado Smoothie

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This simple mango avocado smoothie is creamy, nutty and perfect for busy mornings! It's a quick smoothie that makes a perfect base for your favorite protein powder too.

creamy top of mango avocado smoothie with a metal straw

As a self-proclaimed smoothie queen, y'all know I like to keep my smoothie game interesting. I'm excited to add this versatile breakfast to the rotation.

It's inspired by my green spirulina smoothie and this creamy acai bowl. Want more smoothies? I've got ya covered...check these out!

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Ingredients
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Substitutions & Variations
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Ingredients

These ingredients are crazy simple!

half a ripe avocado makes the creamiest, dreamiest smoothie! To speed up ripening, place avocado in a paper bag with bananas for up to 48 hours. 24 hours is usually enough.
frozen mango chunks for creaminess
peanut butter for protein and nuttiness
coconut milk so the smoothie blends
frozen bananas - pro tip: always buy extra bananas at the store, then peel and freeze the extras when they're perfectly ripe! They'll keep in the freezer for a couple months.

Optional:

vanilla extract if you're feeling fancy
protein powder like spirulina. Most flavors pair well with this smoothie - vanilla, chocolate, even strawberry!

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

First, load the blender with frozen bananas, mango chunks, avocado and peanut butter.

personal blender cup filled with frozen banana, mango chunks, peanut butter and half an avocado.

Next, add coconut milk until it nearly covers the other ingredients. Blend right away so the fruit doesn't stick together!

personal blender filled ¾ of the way with coconut milk.

Hint: personal blenders are great, but often require a bit more liquid. If you want a thicker smoothie bowl, fill the blender halfway, or double the recipe and use a more powerful blender, like a Vitamix (more on that below).

Substitutions & Variations

This mango avocado smoothie is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and can be nut-free!

Peanut butter - replace with almond butter or sunflower seed butter if desired
Coconut milk - substitute for whatever plant milk you like!
Avocado - you can omit, but the smoothie won't be as creamy. Add a little extra frozen mango.

Feel free to add your favorite protein powder to this smoothie or check out this green spirulina smoothie!

Equipment

This recipe was written for a personal blender (like a NutriBullet). If you're using a standard or professional blender, I recommend doubling the recipe so everything blends well.

Storage

While it's better fresh, you may refrigerate this smoothie in an insulated mug for up to 24 hours. I make a smoothie every other day and save the extra to grab and go on busy mornings!

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a creamier mango avocado smoothie?

To make a creamier mango avocado smoothie, add either more avocado (a whole avocado instead of a half) or less coconut milk. If you're using less liquid, you may need a more powerful blender, like a Vitamix.

Can you taste avocado in a smoothie?

Nope! Avocado adds creaminess, but you can't taste it. It absorbs the flavors of the other fruits in the smoothie, in this case, mango and banana.

Top tip

Smoothies are an art, not a science. Add more liquid if things are getting stuck, and don't be afraid to play with the fruit ratios to get exactly what you want.