Dive into a glass of Creamy Avocado Smoothie, where health meets indulgence in a blissful blend of fresh greens and tropical fruits. This smoothie isn’t just a treat for your taste buds; it’s packed with nutrients to kickstart your day.
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Creamy Avocado Smoothie
Dive into a glass of Creamy Avocado Smoothie, where health meets indulgence in a blissful blend of fresh greens and tropical fruits. This smoothie isn’t just a treat for your taste buds; it’s packed with nutrients to kickstart your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cupfrozen pineapple, cubed
- 2 cupsfresh spinach, packed (or1 cupfrozen spinach)
- 1ripe avocado
- 1frozen banana
- 3/4 cuplight coconut milk
- 3 Tbspfresh lime juice +1/2 tspzest
- 1 tspmaple syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
- 8ice cubes
- 2scoops vanilla protein powder (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine spinach and coconut milk. Blend until smooth to ensure no leafy chunks remain.
- Add the frozen pineapple, banana, and avocado to the blender, followed by the lime juice and zest. Blend again until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the maple syrup, sea salt, and ice cubes, blending until you achieve a creamy consistency.
- For a protein boost, add two scoops of vanilla protein powder last and blend briefly until just mixed.
Notes
For a lower-calorie option, replace coconut milk with almond or cashew milk.
Lemon juice can substitute lime for a different zesty flavor.
Agave syrup can be used in place of maple syrup for a smoother sweetness.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 (may vary based on protein powder use)
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 10g
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