Looking for a creamy, nutrient-dense avocado smoothie that’s packed with flavor and health benefits
This Apple & Avocado Green Smoothie is one of my favorites—a perfect way to enjoy apples at their peak while sneaking in leafy greens and healthy fats.
Apples add natural sweetness, fiber, and plant nutrients, while avocado makes the texture extra smooth and provides heart-healthy fats. While apples are in season in Fall, they’re widely available year-round, making this delicious smoothie great any time of year.
Fresh lemon, ginger, and raw honey brighten the flavor and give your immune system a gentle boost.
This easy recipe is kid-friendly and comes together in just minutes with relatively easy-to-find ingredients. It’s perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or light lunch.
Why You’ll Love This Avocado Smoothie?
- It’s naturally sweet and creamy
- It’s high in fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats
- It’s loaded with immune-supporting ingredients
- It’s dairy-free and easily adaptable
Best Tips for the Perfect Avocado Smoothie:
- Try different varieties of apples: Use a tart apple like Granny Smith for a slightly tangy flavor, or a sweeter variety like Honeycrisp or Cosmic Crisp for extra sweetness (or a mix of both sweet and tart apples!)
- Swap spinach for kale or other greens if you prefer, or leave them out if you find this smoothie too “green”
- You control the sugar: You can leave out the honey if you’re apples are sweet enough to your taste
- Make it vegan by replacing honey with maple syrup or your favorite vegan sweetener
- Bananas are optional. Bananas are great to add creaminess, fiber, minerals, and sweetness to your smoothies. Some people don’t like bananas, so I wrote and tested this recipe to make it optional. Frozen bananas are awesome in smoothies like this if you’re going to use them. I’ve had this avocado smoothie both with and without the banana—it’s great either way. Also read: Never Throw Away a Banana Again
- Want to up the protein? Add either a serving of protein powder or 1/2 cup of unsweetened Greek yogurt to your smoothie. If you add protein powder, add extra almond milk or water and blend to your preferred consistency.
Apple & Avocado Green Smoothie Recipe
- Yield: Serves 2
Description
A creamy apple & avocado smoothie packed with spinach, lemon, ginger, and honey. A nutrient-rich, immune-boosting green smoothie recipe you’ll love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk (or filtered water)
- 2 apples, your choice, cored and quartered
- 3 cups loosely packed spinach (that’s about 3 large handfuls)
- 1 avocado, peeled & pitted
- 2 teaspoons raw organic honey (local if possible)
- 1/2 inch knob of ginger, peeled and chopped (use an inch if you like it)
- juice of 1 small lemon (about 2–3 tablespoons)
- 4 to 6 ice cubes
Instructions
Blend all ingredients in a Vitamix or other high-speed blender until smooth. Serve immediately.
Store your second serving in an air-tight glass container (like a mason jar) in the refrigerator up to 24 hours if needed.
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By Elizabeth Rider on
This smoothie sounds amazing! I love how you combined apples and avocados—it must be so creamy and refreshing. Can’t wait to try this out for a boost of nutrients! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I loved this recipe! The combination of apple and avocado is so creamy and delicious. I appreciate the health benefits you included, too. Can’t wait to try it tomorrow morning!
I absolutely loved this recipe! The combination of apple and avocado creates such a creamy and refreshing smoothie. I appreciated the tips on optimizing flavor and nutrition. Can’t wait to try this in the morning! Thank you, Elizabeth!
This apple avocado green smoothie recipe is so fresh and delicious!.
This is a pleasant surprise, it was sweet in taste. AND I added a dash of Tumeric and black pepper.
tried this morning quick easy and tasty.with vital vitamins…thank you
How many calories would you say are in one serving?
Not sure. I don’t count calories, rather stick to low-glycemic and healthy eating. 🙂