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- Avocado banana smoothie
Avocado banana smoothie
Ingredients
Step by step process
Prep the ingredients
- 1
For the avocado smoothie, cut the ripe fruit in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh straight into the blender with a spoon. Peel the banana and break it into chunks so it blends more easily and the machine does not have to run any longer than necessary.
TIP:A ripe avocado yields slightly to gentle pressure, but it should not feel mushy. Cut it lengthwise around the pit, twist the halves in opposite directions, and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. A hard avocado is usually less flavorful and has a poorer texture.
- 2
Want extra color and a portion of vitamins? Toss a handful of baby spinach into the jar. It blends into a beautiful green color and almost disappears in the taste. For deeper sweetness, pit the dates and chop them coarsely so they blend smooth more quickly.
Blend and serve
- 3
Pour in the chilled milk, add the honey and vanilla extract. Blend for about 60 seconds on the highest speed until the mixture is perfectly smooth and thick with no lumps.
TIP:For a creamy smoothie texture, replace part of the water with plant-based milk (almond or oat milk) and blend until smooth. Add the liquid gradually until you reach the desired thickness.
- 4
Taste it. Adjust the sweetness with another spoonful of honey, or thin it out with a splash of milk. A very thick drink can be scooped with a spoon like pudding.
- 5
Divide into 2 tall glasses and serve ideally right after blending. For a fancier presentation, garnish the top with a slice of banana or a mint leaf. It tastes best fresh and well chilled, before the flesh starts to darken.
More tips:
For a vegan version, swap the cow's milk for almond or oat milk and replace the honey with dates or maple syrup.
For a thicker and colder smoothie, use a previously frozen banana cut into slices.
