I had one last locally grown avocado to use up.
Rather than making more “Cheater’s” Guacamole…
…I went for an Vanilla Avocado Banana Smoothie in a Bowl
It may not be pretty food, but it sure tasted pretty!
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Vanilla Avocado Banana Smoothie in a Bowl
1 ripe avocado
1 small/medium banana
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c milk (nut milk, vanilla flavored nut milk, milk, cream, or vanilla Coffeemate. <– I used that)
1/4 c sugar (add/reduce/omit as desired, or use stevia or vanilla NuNaturals stevia drops, to taste)
2 c ice cubes
Blend everything in Vita-Mix or blender until smooth.
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Enjoy straight from the Vita-Mix…
Or pour directly into a in a very classy trough plastic bowl and find two straws or two spoons.
This was a very thick smoothie. The only way I really like them.
What you don’t consume immediately, put it in the freezer where it will turn into Vanilla Avocado Banana “Ice Cream”.
That’s what I do with my Raw Vegan Chocolate Mousse made with avocados. Freeze it for a decadent dessert. So good.
Skylar loved it and so did I!
She was literally running around the house giggling, laughing, and just especially joyous after she drank this. Or, I should say ate this because it was so nice and thick.
It was so creamy! Just wonderful! And it was sweet but not too sweet and full of healthy fat.
Miss Giggle Pants herself. And who said kids won’t eat green food?
She was even helping me name the recipe. And she knows, pictures first, eating second. Child of a food blogger.
Another reason I went for a smoothie was because it’s hot here! Low 90s and sunny. Love cold drinks on hot days.
Holy hot snap out of no where!
You need a smoothie to cool you down in this weather!
Thanks for filling me in on whether or not you’re a salt lover from my last post. Lots of you said, no, you’re not into salt. I always feel strange when I say I don’t like garlic, onions, or salt. Glad to know I’m not alone on the salt front.
And interesting to hear what foods you just “can’t do”. Everyone’s yays and nays are so different!
Questions:
1. Do you like smoothies?
I admit, I’m not much of a smoothie drinker. They tend to fill me up on liquid and I just feel The Liquid Bloat in my belly for an hour or so, and then, I am hungry again. This smoothie kept me full for longer than usual and it was just so creamy that I really loved it. Fat is a beautiful thing for that. And plant-based fat in avos is no exception.
Skylar begs me to make her Chocolate Coconut Princess Smoothies. Or any kind of smoothie, so I oblige.
Princess cup not entirely necessary, but preferred.2. What’s your fave smoothie recipe or must have ingredients?
I know you all are some smoothie lovin’ people so can’t wait to hear these!
3. How’s your week going so far?
I have been extremely busy with life, work, my blog and blog related emails, photography and photos to edit and upload, recipes to type, housework, cooking, and errands to do.
But I did get in a few great runs and 20 minute at-home yoga sessions the past few days despite being super busy!
Just have to enjoy this weather!
How’s your day and week going?
Hey there,
One snack I am loving at the moment are these delicious walnut carrot cookies I found on the Whole Foods Market website. They are completely dairy-free and have zero refined sugars, no oils or liquid syrups, in fact they are very healthy considering they are called “cookies”. The little sweetness that’s in them comes from the fruit in them and the ingredient list couldn’t be simpler:
1 cup raw unsalted walnuts
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 carrots, grated
1 apple, grated
1 very ripe banana, peeled and mashed
1/4 cup apple juice
They aren’t too sweet so they make a great breakfast cookie if you’re into grab and go breakfasts :)
It is SO awesome that you posted this today. I was racking my brain over what smoothies I could make until the end of the week (has to be different everyday or I get bored). Tomorrow I’m having blueberry + chocolate… but I have avocados and banana galore, and didn’t know what to do with them. Now I know! Thanks Averie :)
We love green smoothies! Kale, flax seed, strawberries, almond milk, frozen banana- Yum!
So jealous of your weather. All we have had for the last month is rain- lots of flooding. Even had to get out winter coats in May the last couple of days…
I bought the avocado and I am making this tomorrow :)
The smoothie sounds great, very creative! Lovely weather, it’s hot here too, and dry!
1. Yes, I usually have one for breakfast every morning with some sort of vegan protein powder. Not the most exciting breakfast, but fast and nutrient dense on week mornings.
2. I usually add protein powder, kale or spinach, carrots, some fruit and seeds.
3. Busy, gah! Still too much going on at work.
i just got some of the nunaturals drops! got regular, not vanilla. about how many drops is equal in sweetness to a packet?
not sure based on size of drops. experiment :)
Now that is a great recipe Averie! I will have to try this, I have all that I need. yippee! Hope it is not too hot for ya today!
i love smoothies in a bowl, sometimes i skip the ice and just go puddin’
While I love avocados with savory flavors, I have never been able to deal with them in sweets of any kind…. but I know that most people love them. I used to use them a lot in my raw desserts at my last job and people loved them! I admit, the texture they add is amazing!
I LOVE avocados in my smoothies! They give it such an amazing creamy texture. My fav at the moment is also with 1 frozen banana, a handful of spinach, 1 avocado, almond milk (raw homemade), vanilla, chia seeds, spoonful of coconut butter, agave. If I have blueberries I throw those in too! Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to try your version!
I think it looks very pretty! I am so making this!
hey averie!
yum! what a great way to use up an avocado. you’re giving me a great suggestion! ;-)
smoothies: i have them a few times a week and am really enjoying them vegan:
– bananas
– frozen berries
– VEGA powder
– kale or spinach
– maca powder
– ground chia or flax seeds
– psyllium husk
– water
sometimes, i add peanut powder or carob powder. i used to add orange juice, but found it overpowered the flavor of the smoothie. i sometimes add yogurt, but, i’m actually more of a fan of the vegan version i posted above (dear husband likes yogurt, so i compromise). :-)
xo
oh boy that looks amazing and refreshing! Avocados are one of my top 5 favorite foods but would you believe I’ve never put them in a smoothie! Honestly I love the taste of them so much that I haven’t wanted to “waste” them getting lost in a smoothie. But this post has definitely convinced me to give it a whirl, literally. I have been on a dough boy smoothie (kath’s recipe) kick, which I highly highly recommend. Overnight oats and add some more milk and sometimes other fruit in the morning and it is so thick. Smoothies with a spoon and toppings are both musts.
I love a good smoothie but I’ve never made an avocado nanner one before, I think I’d be too scare to try it lol :D
Oh, a smoothie with in-season cherries & pineapple, made with pineapple juice=HEAVEN!
wow i SERIOUSLY want that smoothie! i am definitely adding that to my list of things i need to make as soon as i don’t have to make this paper anymore haha <3 you girl!