Ah, avocados and bananas! If you only knew how many times these items came to my rescue…I truly have no idea what I’d do without these two saving graces. In fact, my boyfriend, Darren and I have a standing joke surrounding avos (that’s what we call our bestie) and bananas. Every time I make Darren a masterpiece (aka a meal 😉 ) and feel it turns out a bit subpar, I disappointedly give him a heads up that what he’s about to taste didn’t live up to my normal magic (Ha! If only, I definitely have plenty of flops between the magic! 😉 ). He says, don’t sweat it Lys, just throw an avo and a banana in there! And so I do, and…a delicious meal is served! There’s something about this combination that’s so sweet and super creamy that makes any meal insanely addictive. And simply adding them to anything turns a mundane meal into a winner!

Pssst… remember our Avocado and Olive Pasta it contains this magical combo and was born out a flop!

Now imagine adding these two meal fixer-uppers to a recipe that already tastes divine. And if you’re also looking for a creamy refreshing smoothie that’s filling, thanks to fiber and protein, then say hello to this sweet and Creamy Banana Avocado Smoothie! With only 187 waist-line friendly calories, it is still sure to fill you up thanks to its’ protein and fiber combo plus healthy fats from the avocado.

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Creamy Banana Avocado Smoothie:

This is truly a sweet and creamy green dream! 🙂 Have it for a snack on-the-go or a light breakfast or as a pre- or post- workout reward for your taste buds!

Makes: 4 smoothies, about 12 ounces each

Ingredients

3 frozen very ripe bananas (ideally, freeze them when have some brown spots on the skin)

1 avocado

1-1/2 cups nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt

1 tbsp chia seeds

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

lime juice, splash for flavor

1 cup green tea

¼ cup unsweetened almond milk

For Topping of each smoothie (optional)

– 1 tbsp of coconut shavings, unsweetened

– 1 tbsp of honey granola

Directions

1. Add bananas, avocados, and yogurt into a blender and blend until all lumps are gone.
2. Add the remaining ingredients including chia seeds, vanilla extract, green tea, almond milk, and lime juice and blend again until all of the ingredients are mixed evenly throughout.
3. Top with granola and coconut shavings if desired and enjoy! 🙂

Nutrition Facts for 1 smoothie, without optional topping (12 fluid oz.)

Calories: 187, 29 g carbs; 6 g fat;0 g, saturated fat; 11g protein;6 g fiber; 41 mg sodium;

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Creamy Banana Avocado Smoothie

 

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Author: NutritionTwins.com

Serves: 4, 12 ounces each

Ingredients

• 3 frozen very ripe bananas (ideally, freeze them when have some brown spots on the skin)
• 1 avocado
• 1-1/2 cups nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• lime juice, splash for flavor
• 1 cup green tea
• ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
• For Topping of each smoothie (optional)
• - 1 tbsp of coconut shavings, unsweetened
• - 1 tbsp of honey granola

Instructions

1. Directions
2. Add bananas, avocados, and yogurt into a blender and blend until all lumps are gone.
3. Add the remaining ingredients including chia seeds, vanilla extract, green tea, almond milk, and lime juice and blend again until all of the ingredients are mixed evenly throughout.
4. Top with granola and coconut shavings if desired and enjoy! 🙂

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 smoothie Calories: 187 Saturated fat: 0 g Carbohydrates: 29 g Sodium: 41 mg Fiber: 6 g Protein: 11 g

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