High-Protein Avocado Smoothie

Name: High-Protein Avocado Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: ½ ripe avocado (about 100 g); 150 g Greek yoghurt or thick hung curd; 1 scoop (30 g) unflavoured or vanilla protein powder; 200 ml milk or plant milk; 1 tablespoon peanut butter; ½ frozen banana (about 60 g); 3 ice cubes; Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Protein shakes made with water and powder alone are thin and taste of the powder. Avocado and yoghurt fix both problems at once.

The figure below assumes a scoop of whey or a plant blend at about 24 g protein per 30 g. Check your own tub — they vary a lot.

MyAvocadoTree Editorial TeamPublished 4 September 2026Updated 4 September 2026

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Thick pale green protein smoothie in a glass with avocado halves beside it

Prep

5 min

Cook

No cooking

Total

5 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Cuisine

International

Vegetarian
High protein
No cooking
Gluten-free

Ingredients

½ ripe avocado (about 100 g)
150 g Greek yoghurt or thick hung curd
1 scoop (30 g) unflavoured or vanilla protein powder
200 ml milk or plant milk
1 tablespoon peanut butter
½ frozen banana (about 60 g)
3 ice cubes
Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1
Add the milk and yoghurt to the blender first, then the powder — powder against the blade clumps.
2
Add the avocado, banana, peanut butter, cinnamon and ice.
3
Blend on high for 60 seconds. Protein powder needs longer than fruit to fully disperse.
4
Check for grittiness; if it is there, blend another 20 seconds rather than adding liquid.
5
Pour and drink within a few minutes, while it is still cold and aerated.

Recipe tips

Unflavoured powder gives you more control. Vanilla is fine; chocolate fights with the avocado unless you also add cocoa.
Hung curd is a good substitute for Greek yoghurt and easy to make: strain plain curd in muslin for two hours.
This is thick by design. Add 50 ml more milk if you want to drink it rather than spoon it.
Skip the banana and add a teaspoon of cocoa for a lower-sugar version.

Nutrition (approximate)

Estimated per serving from the ingredient quantities above. Treat these as a guide, not a measurement — ripeness, brands and portioning all shift the numbers.

Calories: 545 kcal
Protein: 42 g
Carbs: 30 g
Fat: 28 g
Fibre: 8 g

Storage

Drink immediately. Protein powder thickens the mixture further as it sits, and after an hour it is closer to a pudding.

Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in this?

Roughly 42 g with a 24 g-per-scoop powder and Greek yoghurt. Your own numbers depend on your powder — check the label rather than trusting this estimate.

Can I make it without protein powder?

Yes. Use 250 g of Greek yoghurt instead of 150 g and add a tablespoon of milk powder; that lands around 28 g.

Is it good before or after a workout?

It is a filling drink either way. We do not make performance claims — that depends on your overall diet and training.

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