I love making super simple smoothies for kids as a way to offer nutrients that they don’t always eat straight up, and this super straight forward avocado smoothie is a favorite. It’s creamy, satisfying, and perfect to make for the kids—or to share with them! The combination of the sweetness of the mango and the creaminess of the avocado means that this smoothie is ultra smooth. And it’s perfect to serve from a smoothie cup, a sippy cup for toddlers, or a reusable pouch. You can also freeze it into a popsicle mold if you’d like. (You may also like Mango Yogurt, Mango Sorbet, Mango Popsicles, and my easy Mango Baby Food Puree.)
Ingredients You Need
To make this avocado mango smoothie recipe, you’ll need to have the following ingredients on hand.
Milk or kefir: I usually make this with kefir, whole milk plain or vanilla, since it has similar probiotics for kids as yogurt, but you can also use milk if that’s what you have on hand. Avocado: Fresh, ripe avocado adds healthy fats to this smoothie and also helps it be a little more filling to keep us satisfied until the next meal or snack time. Frozen diced mango: Look for frozen diced mango in the freezer aisle of your supermarket. It is very creamy when blended, and naturally sweet.
Step-by-Step Instructions
This is super simple. Here’s a look at the process and scroll down to the bottom of the post for all of the specifics of making this avocado mango smoothie, including the amounts and the timing. TIP: You may need to use the stick that came with your blender or stop and start once or twice to get the mixture going.
Mango Avocado Smoothie for Baby
This is a great baby smoothie since it’s simple and also delicious. Use nondairy unsweetened milk or plain unsweetened kefir as your liquid and serve in a reusable pouch. (We started using those pouches at 7 months and they are an awesome tool!)
Best Tips for Success
I like making this with avocado mango smoothie with whole milk vanilla kefir, but plain nondairy milk or kefir work. I don’t love using regular milk in smoothies as I find that it can separate, but if you plan to serve right away, that will work just fine! Sweeten with a little honey (for kids over 1) or maple syrup to taste as needed. You can use fresh or frozen avocado. If the mixture is to thick for your blender, add a smidge more milk. You can refrigerate any leftovers for up to 24 hours in the fridge. It will have a texture more like drinkable yogurt than a smoothie on the second day. If you have extra avocado, try my Chocolate Avocado Pudding and Avocado Puree.
I’d love to hear if you try this recipe with your kids, so please comment and rate the recipe below to share! This recipe was first published June 2021.
