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Avocado Date Smoothie

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This is the story of how I married two of my favorite things in one delicious smoothie. Check out this ridiculously creamy and thick Avocado Date Smoothie.

Ok, so you may never have put an avocado in your smoothie, but give it a chance.  It’s so good!  And then add a couple of sweet dates and a bit of banana, and you will be in love.

Smoothies are my go-to snack when I am busy working in my kitchen.  I have exactly 4 hours during the day to get about 6-8 hours of work done while Little One is in preschool.  I have to be super organized and efficient.  So whipping up a quick smoothie to help me get through is the perfect solution.

And this is my new smoothie crush:

Avocado Date Smoothie (dairy free) ~ savorylotus.com

Avocado Date Smoothie (dairy free) --savorylotus.com

 

I like to consider avocados a SUPERFOOD.

They  are loaded with amino acids and healthy fats to keep me fueled and full for hours.  Like olive oil, avocados are said to boost levels of HDL (the “good” cholesterol.)  They are also full of carotenoids (good for boosting the immune system) and anti-inflammatory powerhouses like vitamins C and E, selenium, zinc, phytosterols and omega-3 fatty acids. And oleic acid (the primary fatty acid in avocados) has been shown to be super awesome for the heart.

And when you blend them into a smoothie, what you get is an incredible creamy, smooth, and thick smoothie that almost needs to be eaten with a spoon.   Trust me.  It’s so good!

Add in a few dates, a banana, coconut milk, and a titch of vanilla, and what you have is a  happiness in a glass.  I have even been known to sprinkle on a few cacao nibs and some dried coconut flakes.  I’m pretty serious about my smoothies.  Can you tell?

Avocado Date Smoothie (dairy free) -- savorylotus.com

 

Avocado Date Smoothie (dairy free) --savorylotus.com

 

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Avocado Date Smoothie

★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
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Ingredients

  • 1 banana, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup homemade coconut milk or nut milk
  • 2 dates, pitted
  • 1/2 large avocado, peeled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • OPTIONAL:
  • 3–4 cubes of ice, if you like a colder smoothie
  • cacao nibs (like these) and coconut flakes (like these) for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in blender.
  2. Process until creamy smooth.
  3. Garnish with cacao nibs and coconut flakes, if desired. Enjoy! (I like to eat this smoothie with a spoon….)

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  1. Heather @Gluten-Free Cat says

    March 28, 2013 at 2:01 am

    OH my goodness, I’m loving your blog! This smoothie is making my mouth water!!! Avocado and banana in one smoothie? Must be incredibly smooth! I’m making this for breakfast tomorrow! You should link this one up to Raw Foods Thursdays too!

    Reply
  2. Heather @Gluten-Free Cat says

    March 28, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    Yum!!! I added a bit of kale and this is so delicious! Tastes like pudding! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Heather @Gluten-Free Cat says

      April 4, 2013 at 1:51 am

      So now I’ve made this twice and LOVE it! I’m featuring it tomorrow at Raw Foods Thursdays. Thanks again!!

      Reply
  3. Tessa@TessaDomesticDiva says

    April 2, 2013 at 3:46 am

    Featuring your smoothie this week…will be trying this soon!

    Reply
    • Katja says

      April 3, 2013 at 12:41 pm

      Thanks, Tessa…… see you at Allergy Free Wednesdays!!

      Reply
  4. Lori says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    This is SO smooth and yummy! Great recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja says

      April 3, 2013 at 12:39 pm

      Thanks for the feedback, Lori…. and thanks for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
  5. michelle k. says

    April 4, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    Is there any other fruit I can sub in for the banana?

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    • Katja says

      April 4, 2013 at 9:07 pm

      Michelle, you could try just about any other fruit. Maybe mango or ripe pear would give a similar consistency. Probably peaches as well. It’s all about personal preference. The banana works well because it gives a certain consistency to the smoothie along with the avocado. Let me know if you come up with something super delicious. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Laurene says

    August 30, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    This smoothie is awesome. Just made it and had it for lunch. It was filling and tasty. I also added flax seed.

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja says

      August 30, 2013 at 2:14 pm

      Yay! It’s one of my favorites. Glad you liked it.

      Reply
  7. Jenny Smurdon says

    May 20, 2016 at 8:01 am

    Delicious!!!! Any idea the amount of carbs / sugar in this smoothie? Tkx!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      May 22, 2016 at 3:53 pm

      Hi, Jenny!

      I do not calculate nutritional info on my recipes. But you can easily do it here —-> https://www.myfitnesspal.com/
      Hope that helps!

      Reply
  8. Jen says

    October 11, 2017 at 6:05 am

    I’m allergic to bananas. What could I sub for banana? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 14, 2017 at 12:31 pm

      You can use any fruit that you like. Banana gives a nice texture but so does the avocado. I personally use steamed and frozen cauliflower or zucchini in my smoothies instead of banana to reduce sugar. I know it sounds weird, but once you try it, you’ll love it. I keep steamed and frozen veggies in my freezer for smoothies.

      Reply
  9. Stacy Gittleman says

    March 22, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    I have been running around all day and have not had time for lunch. I had dates and avacados and almond milk on hand, mixed this up, it was DELICIOUS!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      March 25, 2018 at 8:33 pm

      Perfect! Glad you liked it! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Afia says

    September 16, 2019 at 1:53 am

    Sprinkle with some flaked/ground pistachios!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      September 17, 2019 at 11:27 am

      Oh, yum! 🙂

      Reply

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