Avocado Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

An avocado strawberry smoothie is a creamy drink blended with avocado, strawberries and water; it takes 5 minutes to prepare and makes 2 servings.

For more combinations, try the ai detox recipe generator. This fruity take on an avocado detox smoothie gets its creamy texture from avocado and its sweetness from strawberries.

What ingredients do you need?

• Avocado: 100 g, about ⅔ cup diced flesh, peeled and pitted
• Strawberries: 150 g, about 1 cup whole, hulled
• Cold water: 240 ml, or 1 cup

Choose a ripe avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure. It will blend more easily than a hard, unripe avocado and give the drink a smooth texture. Measure the flesh after removing the skin and pit.

Fresh or frozen strawberries both work. Frozen berries make the smoothie colder and thicker, while fresh berries give it a lighter texture. For another berry-focused recipe, see the strawberry detox smoothie.

The basic recipe has no added sweetener. Taste the fruit before blending if you can: ripe strawberries tend to contribute more sweetness and flavor than underripe ones.

How do you make an avocado strawberry smoothie?

1. Rinse fresh strawberries under running water and remove their green tops; use frozen, hulled strawberries as they are.
2. Cut the avocado, remove the pit and skin, and measure 100 g (about ⅔ cup) of the flesh.
3. Add the avocado, strawberries and cold water to a blender.
4. Blend until smooth, stopping the blender before scraping down the sides if needed.
5. Divide between 2 glasses and serve immediately.

For a thinner smoothie, blend in a little extra cold water. For a thicker drink, start with less water and add the remainder gradually. If frozen fruit gets stuck, stop the blender before moving the ingredients toward the blades.

No steeping is needed because the fruit is blended into the drink. Blend a little longer rather than straining if you want a smoother texture while keeping the fruit pulp and its fiber.

Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and drink within 24 hours for best quality. Stir or shake before serving, as the smoothie may separate. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Does the smoothie support detox?

An avocado strawberry smoothie contributes water and fruit fiber, but it does not cleanse the body or remove toxins. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste.

What swaps and variations work?

Use frozen fruit

Replace fresh strawberries with approximately the same weight of frozen strawberries. Add water gradually until the mixture blends easily. Frozen avocado can work too; let it soften slightly if your blender struggles with firm pieces.

Change the liquid

Use unsweetened milk or a dairy-free alternative instead of water for a different flavor and texture. The nutrition will change depending on your choice. Check the label if you want to avoid added sugar or need to avoid a particular ingredient.

Adjust the flavor and texture

Choose ripe strawberries for more natural sweetness, or add a squeeze of lemon for a tart note. Taste after blending before making adjustments. Extra water makes the smoothie easier to pour, while less water or frozen fruit makes it thicker.

What is the nutrition per serving?

The estimates below are for one of 2 equal servings of the basic recipe. They use USDA raw-fruit values for 100 g avocado and 150 g strawberries in the whole batch; water contributes no calories. Actual amounts vary with the fruit and any substitutions.

The sugars are naturally present in the fruit; the basic recipe adds none. Avocado provides most of the fat, while strawberries provide most of the vitamin C. The smoothie is relatively low in protein, so consider what else you serve with it if you want a more substantial meal.

Anyone advised to limit potassium can check with their clinician or dietitian about whether this portion fits their diet.

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