This avocado citrus smoothie recipe is a refreshing taste of summer you can make at any time. It’s filling and nutritious.

Remember my protest? This is what it was all about.

Snow coming down at the rate of 1-2 inches per hour seemed as good a time as any to make a pretty tropical tasting drink don’t you think? And since I didn’t have any spirulina on hand, this creamy avocado citrus smoothie came to be.

Avocado Citrus Smoothie
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Doesn’t seeing ripe avocados and lemon slices immediately make you think of summer, flip flops, pools and warmth?

I tried to visualize that with each sip instead of the horror scene unfolding outside my window.

Avocado Smoothie

I’m not gonna lie, avocados always remind me of Mexican food too but that wasn’t really the image I was going for here.

Citrus Avocado Smoothie

For those skeptics on adding avocado to a smoothie, you can’t taste it.

It just gives it a really creamy, smooth texture while slipping in some healthy fats, fiber and of course a fun color.

Avocado Smoothie with Citrus

Our power is back, the snow is melting, life has returned to normal, but I’d still make this avocado smoothie again in a heartbeat.

Try cold avocado soup for another summer-inspired recipe. It’s got a gazpacho vibe but with a creamier consistency.

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Avocado Citrus Smoothie

Servings: 1 serving
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
This avocado citrus smoothie recipe is a refreshing taste of summer you can make at any time. It’s filling and nutritious.

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt, I used Greek 0%
  • juice of half a lemon
  • juice of half an orange
  • 1/2 teaspoon agave
  • 1/2 almond milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • pinch of salt

Instructions 

  • Combine everything in a blender and blend until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVINGCalories: 641kcalCarbohydrates: 121gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 478mgFiber: 13gSugar: 89g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
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20 Comments

    1. I LOVE avocados & use whoever possible & especially in my smoothies! It gives such a wonderful creaminess to smoothies!!

  1. I was in search of a smoothie recipe with avo to try with my new blender this morning. I decided on this one, and I’m enjoying my AWESOME smoothie now! I substituted some frozen mango chunks for the almond milk because I didn’t have any. SO GOOD! Thanks Gina!

  2. I have never thought to add avocado to a smoothie! You are brave to drink a cold drink in the snow:) I would be reaching for the hot chocolate.