3 Ingredient Avocado Smoothie Low Carb

Need more healthy smoothie recipes? Check out my carrot smoothie, oatmeal smoothie, or coconut milk smoothie. I love avocado toast as much as anyone, but if you’re not using them in smoothies, you’re missing out. When blended, they become super creamy and smooth, with a rich yet mild flavor that pairs well with anything. The healthy fats keep me full and energized for hours, so I can take on the day.

Why I love this recipe

Only 3 Ingredients. Just avocado, milk, and a secret ingredient make this smoothie taste like dessert. The perfect creamy texture. It’s silky, smooth, and thick, like a healthy milkshake! A great way to use up soft avocados. On the rare occasion I have too many avocados, I always freeze the ripest ones for smoothies. Easy to customize. Avocado has a mild flavor so it pairs well with anything you’d want in a smoothie.

Ingredients needed

Milk. I used unsweetened almond milk, but soy milk, oat milk, and regular milk all work. Condensed milk. My secret ingredient for sweetness AND extra creaminess. To keep it low carb, I used sugar-free condensed milk, but regular condensed milk also works. Crushed ice. For added thickness. Ripe avocado. Look for avocados that are soft but not too soft. If they’re really mushy, they’ll turn the smoothie grey and thin it out (but they’re great in avocado cake!).

How to make avocado smoothies

I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Green smoothies. Add 1-2 cups of baby spinach or kale. Tropical. Use coconut milk and add ½ cup of pineapple or mango. Mixed berry. Add ½ cup-1 cup of frozen blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries. Chocolate. Add 2-3 tablespoons cocoa powder before adding the avocado. Banana. Add in 1 large frozen banana and reduce half the condensed milk.

Step 1- Blend. In a high-speed blender, add the milk, condensed milk, and ice cubes and blend until combined. Add the avocado and continue blending until smooth. Step 2- Serve. Pour the smoothie into four glasses and enjoy immediately.

Arman’s recipe tips

Use frozen avocado. This’ll make the smoothie EXTRA thick. Don’t want to use condensed milk? Add 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite sweetener (like maple syrup or coconut sugar) for a similar taste. Make it vegan. Use canned, full-fat coconut milk and add sweetener. Enhance the flavor. Add one teaspoon of vanilla extract, a pinch of sea salt, or a dash of cinnamon. Add protein. Add ½ cup of Greek yogurt or a scoop of your favorite protein powder. Superfoods. Try 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, hemp seeds, or flax seeds.

Storage instructions

To store: This smoothie can be stored in the fridge, covered, for up to one day. Be sure to stir it well before serving. To freeze: Store the smoothie in ice cube trays in the freezer for up to six months. To re-blend, place the frozen portions into a blender and blend until thick and smooth.