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Avocado Banana Smoothie Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | large banana |
| 1/2 | large avocado |
| 1/2 cup | plain or vanilla yogurt |
| 6 | large ice cubes |
| 1/2 cup | cold water |
Avocado Banana Smoothie Instructions
Add water, then combine all other ingredients. Blend until smooth.
The ratio of ice to water depends on your personal taste. The less water, the thicker the smoothie.
In our experiments, we've found that using a firm, barely ripe banana yields the best flavor. For the avocado, anything ripe works. (If it's too difficult to peel, it's probably not ripe enough, and will make your drink a little bitter.) For the true experimenter, add a couple of slices of candied ginger!
Tips
For a dairy-free version, swap the yogurt for a coconut or almond milk yogurt; the texture stays just as creamy. Frozen banana slices work well in place of fresh banana and ice cubes together, if you'd rather use up freezer-stashed bananas.
Avocado smoothies brown quickly once blended, so this one is best enjoyed right away. If you need to make it ahead, add a small squeeze of lemon or lime juice before blending to slow the browning, and store it tightly covered in the fridge for no more than a few hours.
Makes 1 Serving.
