Creamy Blueberry Avocado Smoothie With Spinach

    Blueberry Avocado Smoothie

    Hydrating Blueberry Banana Avocado Smoothie for glowing skin! With antioxidants and healthy fats from ingredients like spinach, blueberries, almond milk, avocados, and flax, this green smoothie is DELICIOUS and a natural way to promote beauty and health. Recipe at wellplated.com | @wellplated

    Brighten up your morning with this Avocado Smoothie with Blueberries. It’s thick, creamy, and packed with nourishment!

    A blueberry avocado smoothie made with spinach in a glass with e striped paper straw

    It’s time to start adding avocado to your morning smoothie.

    cookbook author erin clarke of well plated

    Avocado is one of my favorite ingredients for smoothies, whether it’s in a classic Avocado Smoothie or this Blueberry Avocado Smoothie.

    It makes them lusciously creamy like a milkshake, satisfying enough to keep you full (thank you healthy fats and fiber!), and with their healthy fats, fiber, and omega-3s, avocados are nutritional powerhouse.

    • This Apple Avocado Smoothie and this Mint Smoothie are two of my favorite avocado smoothie recipes. Frozen banana provides sweetness and each has a zippy ingredient to bring the smoothie to life (similar to the idea of adding lime juice to guacamole to brighten it).
    • In today’s blueberry avocado smoothie, the tartness of the berries livens up the more mild avocado. As a bonus, blueberries cover up the green color, so if you have skeptics who shy away from a verdant Green Smoothie or Kale Pineapple Smoothie, they will be none the wiser here.

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    Blueberry Avocado Smoothie with banana in a glass, surrounded by some of the ingredients needed to make it

    3 Simple Tips for a Perfect Blueberry Avocado Smoothie

    • Use Frozen Blueberries. I like to use frozen blueberries in my smoothies. They’re a great substitute for ice that keeps the smoothie nicely chilled without diluting the its flavor.
    • Make It Sweeter if You’d Like. Banana is all the sweetness I think this smoothie needs, but if you prefer your smoothies on the sweeter side, you can add a few teaspoons of your sweetener of choice, such as honey, pure maple syrup, agave or stevia to taste.
    • Adjust the Consistency as Needed. If you’d prefer a thicker blueberry avocado smoothie, add a small handful of ice. For a thinner smoothie, add a bit more almond milk.

    Variations

    • Make It Decadent. Add 2 teaspoons cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder, and 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup to taste.
    • Give It a Protein Boost. Add 1 scoop of your favorite chocolate protein powder or vanilla protein powder.
    • Add a Splash of Vanilla. Just about any smoothie tastes excellent with a splash of pure vanilla extract and this blueberry avocado smoothie is no exception!
    • Swap in Another Green. If you don’t have spinach on hand, you can swap it for kale or other dark leafy greens of your choice.
    A blueberry avocado smoothie without sugar and naturally sweetened with blueberries and banana
    Hydrating Blueberry Banana Avocado Smoothie for glowing skin! With antioxidants and healthy fats from ingredients like spinach, blueberries, almond milk, avocados, and flax, this green smoothie is DELICIOUS and a natural way to promote beauty and health. Recipe at wellplated.com | @wellplated
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    Blueberry Avocado Smoothie

    Creamy, rich, and sweetened only with fruit, this blueberry avocado smoothie is a healthy way to start your day!
    Course Breakfast, Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1 large or 2 small smoothies
    Calories 283kcal
    Author Erin Clarke / Well Plated

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice
    • 1 cup fresh spinach
    • 1 medium ripe banana peeled
    • ½ ripe avocado peeled and pitted
    • 2 cups frozen blueberries
    • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal
    • 1 tablespoon almond butter or whole almonds if you have a very high-powered blender that will ensure the mixture is smooth
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Place all the ingredients in your blender in the order listed: almond milk, spinach, banana, avocado, blueberries, flaxseed meal, and almond butter.
    • Blend until smooth. If you'd like a thicker smoothie, add a small handful of ice. For a thinner smoothie, add a bit more almondmilk. Enjoy immediately.

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    Notes

    Smoothies are best enjoyed right after they’re made. However, you can save leftover smoothie for later or make ahead. Store in an airtight container and enjoy within a few hours to best taste and texture.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1(of 2) | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 23g

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can Frozen Spinach Be Used In Smoothies?

    Absolutely! If you don’t have any fresh spinach on hand, frozen spinach is the perfect swap to use instead.

    Will an Avocado Smoothie Turn Brown?

    Over time, yes. Just as with fresh avocados, you will find that most smoothies containing avocado will turn brown due to the oxidation of the avocado’s flesh. One nice thing about this particular avocado smoothie is the discoloration is slightly less off-putting since the dark purple color of the blueberries hides some of the discoloration making it less noticeable if you plan to save some of this smoothie for later.

    Can I Make an Avocado Smoothie with Blueberries Ahead?

    You can. However, please note that the texture will change slightly as well as the color (see above). I’ve certainly enjoyed a leftover avocado smoothie before but I do think they’re best freshly blended. If you’re looking to cut the prep work down, I suggest chopping and freezing the ingredients (other than the milk) in individually portioned bags or containers that you can simply dump into your blender with milk on-demand whenever a smoothie snack attack strikes.

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