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Adding Avocado to Smoothies

August 5, 2014 by Julie 47 Comments

This morning I woke up at 5:35 a.m., quickly changed and brushed my teeth, and drove to my local Pure Barre studio to take the 6 a.m. class. Another early start to the day!

Today’s class was tough. The instructor incorporated some new-to-me exercises that had the class pulling off the barre in a lunge position. And then we held the lunges and pulsed for what felt like an eternity. It was awesome in that “oh my gosh my legs are shaking and I may fall over” kind of way.

Breakfast

Following Pure Barre, I drove home to make myself a smoothie for breakfast.

We were all out of frozen bananas and I think bananas are imperative for creamy smoothies. I did my best to substitute the missing banana by adding half of an avocado to the mix.

strawberry avocado almond butter smoothie

In my smoothie:

  • Frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1 spoonful almond butter
  • Unsweetened almond milk
  • Plain Greek yogurt

strawberry smoothie

I couldn’t taste the avocado at all, but it definitely made the smoothie taste quite creamy. I’m a fan!

After breakfast, since my blender was already out, I decided to make some homemade blueberry grape popsicles.

Homemade Popsicles

Can’t wait to dig into them soon! It has been a little toasty over here lately and I think these popsicles will be a perfect afternoon treat.

Perhaps the thing I am most looking forward today (yes, even more than those popsicles) is the meeting we have with a contractor early this evening. I’m crossing my fingers that he’ll say everything we want to do to our favorite house is possible within our budget. I’m not sure how feasible everything will be, but I am hopeful! If it all looks good, things may move rather quickly! If not, we’re back to square one. 

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My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. Charlotte says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:14 am

    I know how your legs feel- i did the 6am bar method class this morning, and i cant move. what i need in my life is that smoothie about now 🙂

    Reply
  2. Brynn says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Avocado is an awesome addition to smoothies- keeps me nice and full!

    Reply
  3. Stacie@SimplySouthernStacie says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:19 am

    Good luck with your meeting with the contractor. I have my fingers crossed for y’all!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      August 5, 2014 at 9:26 am

      thank you!!!

      Reply
  4. Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:24 am

    Ooh, I’m passing along the avocado tip to the Mr! He’s recently become enamored and I think this could be perfect for him to change it up! Never would’ve thought of that.

    Fingers crossed the contractor gives you good numbers so you can move forward!

    Reply
  5. Alisha @ Laces and Ladles says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:28 am

    I never thought of putting avocado in my smoothies and lucky for me i have some on hand!

    Good luck with the contractor! I bought a house 2 years ago and know how all that is!

    Reply
  6. Jen Rawson, RD (@PrettyLilGrub) says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:28 am

    I haven’t added avocado to smoothies before, I need to remember that next time I have a half avocado that I don’t know what to do with!
    Good luck with your contractor, hope all goes well

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  7. livitant says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:31 am

    I love how creamy an avocado smoothie is!

    Reply
  8. ccavloviChelsea says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:34 am

    I love avocado in smoothies! I just tried it for my first time a few weeks ago after my family insisted it would not be good – and it taste really good to prove them wrong! However, the second time I tried it, I added a full avocado and it was just a bit too much.

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  9. Jackie says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:35 am

    Good luck with the house! We bought our first last week!

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    • Julie says

      August 5, 2014 at 9:44 am

      How exciting! So happy for you!

      Reply
  10. Amanda @ Positively Amanda says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:38 am

    I’ve never tried avocado in smoothies, i’m sure it’s amazing!

    Reply
  11. Linda @ Fit Fed and Happy says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:47 am

    So i like avocadoes but I’m not easy about blended it up !

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  12. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:52 am

    Did the smoothie taste as good with an avocado as it does with a banana? I’m in the boat of I usually wont make a smoothie without a banana because it always tastes gross but I’d love to have another option!

    Reply
  13. Alexandra says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:53 am

    I’ve never really used avocados in the kitchen but I do love smoothies! How do you keep the other half fresh after you cut it open? And good luck with your meeting!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      August 5, 2014 at 10:05 am

      If you keep the pit in the other half it helps prevent browning!

      Reply
  14. Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says

    August 5, 2014 at 10:01 am

    Those popsicles look delicious. Where did you get the molds from?

    Good luck with the meeting. Buying a house can be such a roller coaster ride sometimes.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      August 5, 2014 at 10:05 am

      Amazon 🙂 and thanks for the good luck wishes!

      Reply
  15. jennymgallagher says

    August 5, 2014 at 10:02 am

    I’ve never thought of putting avocado in my smoothie! I’ll probably try it with chocolate protein powder, blueberries and peanut butter. Mmmm.

    Reply
  16. Presley says

    August 5, 2014 at 10:06 am

    So much excitement. Crossing my fingers y’all get good news about the house! PS: Let me know when we’re going to kick butt in a Charlotte race. 😉 I totally hope there are hills. I can’t wait to be a hunchback again.

    Reply
  17. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    August 5, 2014 at 10:07 am

    I love adding avocados to smoothies! I especially do it in Hunter’s smoothies since I’m trying to get the little man to gain some weight and those healthy fats are SO good for his little brain and so much more.

    Hoping everything goes well today! I always told myself throughout the process, “What’s meant to be, will be!”

    Reply
  18. Kim says

    August 5, 2014 at 10:17 am

    Crossing my fingers for you! I’m sure you and Ryan (and Sadie!) are more than ready to be in a house. All part of God’s plan.

    Reply
  19. Linz says

    August 5, 2014 at 10:24 am

    good luck with the house! i’ve done avocado in smoothies before – i prefer bananas, but avocados work for the creaminess factor in a pinch for sure!

    Reply
  20. Natalie @ Never Serious Blog says

    August 5, 2014 at 10:37 am

    Yay for house talk!

    I”ve never added avocado to my smoothies, but it always looks like it gives it an ice-cream like texture, so I need to try!

    Reply
  21. Annette Perkins (@FitnessPerks) says

    August 5, 2014 at 10:52 am

    Good luck with the house!!!!

    I need to make some homemade popsicles, those look faaaaantastic!

    Reply
  22. Rachel @ Blonde with a Chanse says

    August 5, 2014 at 10:54 am

    I’ve never added an avocado to my smoothie. I will have to try it out!

    Reply
  23. Skinny Fitalicious says

    August 5, 2014 at 11:04 am

    I never thought about using avocado in a smoothie. What a great idea!

    Reply
  24. Emily @ twodesigncents says

    August 5, 2014 at 11:13 am

    I’ve never done the avocado thing…I love eating avocados by themselves so much, I’ll have to try it one of these days.

    Reply
  25. Katie Arnold (@talkless_saymor) says

    August 5, 2014 at 11:38 am

    I LOVE adding avocado to my smoothies! I find you have to make sure to add enough liquid because sometimes it will make it TOO creamy you can’t sip it. Though I usually have this problem when I’m making it in my single serve cup vs. the big blender.

    Reply
  26. onedreamymess says

    August 5, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    I’ll have to try out the avocado in smoothies! I haven’t heard that one yet. And those homemade popsicles sound like a wonderful idea!

    Reply
  27. Ashley says

    August 5, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    Fingers crossed for your meeting! I can’t wait to see the “WE BOUGHT A HOUSE” post from you- hopefully soon!! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Sarah @ Sweet Miles says

    August 5, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    Good luck with the house contractor! How exciting!! And avocado in a smoothie? Totally would have never thought of that!

    Reply
  29. Jessica says

    August 5, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    I haven’t added an avocado to my smoothie … yet. Like you, I love my frozen bananas, but I MAY need to give it a try! 🙂

    Reply
  30. Katie says

    August 5, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    I know the exact Pure Barre exercise you’re referring to, and I love and hate it at the same time! I’ve learned a trick – close your eyes. It helps you concentrate on the muscles and not get distracted by the people around you who are popping in and out of position. Hope it helps!

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  31. KC says

    August 5, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    My studio also just implemented that lunge exercise. It’s a killer.

    Good luck with the house!

    Reply
  32. joelle (on a pink typewriter) says

    August 5, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    Good idea re. the avocado! I’ve never attempted that… I always add banana, but I do feel like smoothies/protein shakes aer missing something when I am out of them and just do pineapple or another less creamy fruit.

    Random blog question – how did you add that little image for your blog in the browser (I think it’s called a favicon….)?

    Reply
  33. Amber says

    August 5, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    Hi! Just wondering, do you eat anything before class? I want to try a 6am bikram yoga class, but I’m nervous about going on an empty stomach. They say not to eat beforehand, but my blood sugar drops if I haven’t eaten in awhile and it’s usually not pretty!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      August 5, 2014 at 3:47 pm

      Yes! I never used to eat before working out but within the last two months I’ve been grabbing something small before class (an apple or banana or almonds usually) and feel like it makes a difference in my energy level.

      Reply
  34. Amanda Perry @ Sistas of Strength says

    August 5, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    I always think about putting avocado in my smoothies, but decide I would rather eat the avocado instead of having it “hidden”…maybe that’s weird. I am a big fan of frozen bananas in smoothies since they basically make it a milkshake and for some reason I don’t care that the banana is hidden. haha

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  35. Healthy Regards, Hayley says

    August 5, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    I love adding avo to my smoothies!

    Reply
  36. Brooke@SweetnSweaty says

    August 5, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    That’s smoothie looks amazing! I am going to have to try that ASAP! Good Luck with the contractor! I’m rooting for you!!!

    Reply
  37. Lindsay & Tim @ Fit with Farrar says

    August 6, 2014 at 8:51 am

    We always default to ground chia seed to give our smoothies creamy texture – but we might try the avocado! Thanks for the tip!

    Reply
  38. Lauren @ Rustic Honey says

    August 6, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    MMM! I’ve never tried avocado in smoothies but I will have to very soon! Thanks for the tip! 🙂 `

    Reply
  39. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    August 7, 2014 at 10:22 am

    We love turning smoothies into popsicles, too- such a healthier alternative for kids… and adults! 🙂

    Reply
  40. AJ says

    August 13, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    Those popsicles look delicious! And I need to try avocado in my smoothies next time, sounds great without the added sugar of a banana!

    -AJ
    OccasionallyAJ.com

    Reply
  41. Iris says

    April 5, 2018 at 1:02 am

    I made a smoothie with 1/2 Avocado, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, frozen strawberries, blueberries and kale and 1/2 cup of non GMO applesnax sugar free applesauce.

    The peanut butter and applesauce brings the flavor.

    Reply

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