Gluten-Free Avocado Banana Smoothie
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
This luxuriously creamy and satisfying smoothie, where the velvety texture of avocado perfectly complements the natural sweetness of banana. A hint of vanilla adds warmth, creating a delightful and energizing treat.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 5 minutes (5 min prep, 0 min cook). It uses 7 ingredients — including avocado, banana, liquid — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Avocado Banana Smoothie: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, to prevent cross-contamination with gluten, ensure all ingredients, particularly those that are processed or packaged, are certified gluten-free. Be mindful of shared equipment in manufacturing facilities In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Avocado Banana Smoothie: This smoothie is naturally free from gluten-containing grains. It's essential to confirm that any processed ingredients like protein powders or flavored plant milks are certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and scooped
- 1 medium banana, frozen or fresh
- 1 cup liquid (unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, or water)
- 1 tbsp nut butter (almond, peanut), chia seeds, or GF protein powder
- 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1 cup ice cubes (if using fresh banana)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ripe avocado, banana (frozen or fresh), your chosen liquid, nut butter or seeds, and pure vanilla extract in the carafe of a high-speed blender. If using a fresh banana, add the ice cubes now to achieve a chilled, thick consistency.
- 2
Secure the lid on the blender and process on a high setting for approximately 60 to 90 seconds. Continue blending until the mixture is completely smooth and has a uniform, creamy texture, with no visible chunks of avocado or banana remaining.
- 3
Carefully taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness if desired by adding more honey or maple syrup, then briefly blend again for about 10 seconds to incorporate.
- 4
Pour the thick and creamy smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- 5
For a smoothie bowl variation, use slightly less liquid to achieve a very thick, spoonable consistency. Pour into a bowl and top with certified gluten-free granola, fresh fruit, or a sprinkle of seeds.
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Tips & Notes
- Brown the butter before adding it for a nutty, caramel depth that elevates simple recipes.
- Any plant-based milk works here — oat milk (certified GF) gives the richest mouthfeel; almond milk keeps it lighter.
- The riper (more spotted) the bananas, the sweeter and more intensely flavored your result will be.
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