This delicious Mango Banana Avocado Smoothie with Chia Seeds in it is healthy but still makes a tasty breakfast or lunch meal.
It has been almost 2 weeks since we returned from Southeast Asia back to Canada.
MY LATEST VIDEOSWe are in the process of settling in after 1.5 years abroad. Of course I have been baking like crazy already, but I am just getting used to my current oven. So I might still need a little bit but I am excited to post some baking recipes with you soon.
In the meantime let me share with you what has been my lunch almost every day since we are back in Canada: Avocado Smoothies!
Now, don’t get me wrong. I know that avocado is very healthy and good for you, but I am not a fan of them. Guacamole was the only food I could handle avocado in. However, Erin from TexanErin.com has been posting a few avocado smoothies and every time she promises they don’t actually taste like avocado.
So I had to give it a try and she is absolutely right. With this smoothie you get all the health benefits of avocado without having to deal with the taste of it. And to make things even healthier, I added chia seeds.
Adding chia seeds to a smoothie has similar effects to adding ground flax seed without getting the brown color. Both are great sources of healthy omega-3 fats, fiber, calcium and magnesium. However, chia seeds don’t have to be ground for our bodies to be able to absorb its nutrients and I really like the slight crunch they add.
Aside from avocado, I add 1 frozen banana and about 1 cup of another fruit (mango in this case). I use milk and Greek yogurt for my smoothies. They tend to be on the thicker side and sometimes I actually eat them with a spoon. If you prefer them more liquid, you can add more milk.
- 1 cup mango (from 1 small Ataulfo mango)
- 1 banana, frozen
- ½ avocado
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk (any kind you prefer)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- sweetener to taste (I use 1 tbsp honey)
- Blend all ingredients together in a food processor or blender until combined and smooth. Add more milk for thinner consistency.
- Serve immediately since avocado tends to turn brown after a while.
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Lou says
Loved it. My husband did too!!
Regina says
Awesome! Thanks for the great feedback
Jessica Donnovan @ Catering Services says
Never thought that Mango and Avocado would jive in taste. I thought the stealth taste of avocado would not be noticed when mixed with the strong taste of mango. I was wrong. I tried this for my kids and they asked me, Mom what is this, is this avocado mixed with mango, my other kid said that it was avocado mixed with mango smoothie. Haha! They’re so cute. I just said that they’re both right!
Well, thanks for this idea, I think the mix of mango and avocado can also be good with cheesecakes and pies.
🙂
Regina says
Your kid’s reaction is just too cute 🙂 Sounds like they have well-trained taste buds
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
I love how avocado does tend to disappear into a smoothie, but it gives such a great texture to it. I love the mango with the banana in this!!!
Regina says
You are right, Jocelyn. The creamy, smooth texture of avocado makes this smoothie!
Jacquee @ I Sugar Coat It! says
Love this! K has actually made something similar – with strawberries, avocado and banana. YUM! Now that mango will be back in season soon, will give this one a try!
Regina says
Avocado and banana makes a great smoothie base. I added mango while we had them, yesterday it was a green apple. The intenser green color is awesome and so is the slightly tart taste. It just super versatile with whatever other fruit you have at home 🙂
Kathleen Richardson says
Sounds yummy. I have banana and mango. And Greek yogurt. Maybe I’ll just go ahead and make it without the avocado this time 🙂
Regina says
I bet it will taste awesome! I am not a huge fan of avocado, I only add it because it is healthy and together with banana and other fruit I don’t taste it 😉 I am sure your shake had a nice color too!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Cust says
You put avocado in your smoothie???? YES PLEASE.
Regina says
I’d love to share some of my next smoothie with you. I think I might add blackberries instead of mango this time 🙂
amy @ fearless homemaker says
I’ve been on a big smoothie kick recently, drinking them lots of mornings for breakfast, and yours looks SO good. YUM!
Regina says
Aww…How are you doing Amy? Glad to see your having healthy cravings 😉
amy @ fearless homemaker says
I’m doing great, thanks! There will be a pregnancy update on my blog within a week or two. I’m down to the final month! =)
Regina says
Wohoo…thats so exciting! Will watch out for the update.
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Always looking for new smoothie recipes! Sounds delicious!
Regina says
Thank you Amy!