Healthier Avocado Smoothie
Elevate your morning routine with this creamy, nutrient-packed Healthier Avocado Smoothie! Loaded with wholesome ingredients like ripe avocado, baby spinach, and frozen banana, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between flavor and nutrition. Unsweetened almond milk and a hint of Greek yogurt create a velvety texture, while chia seeds add a boost of omega-3s and fiber. For a naturally sweet option, a touch of honey or maple syrup can be added to taste. Ready in just five minutes, this vibrant green smoothie is a refreshing, energy-boosting way to start your day—or enjoy as an afternoon pick-me-up. Perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast or post-workout snack, this recipe is vegan-friendly (if you skip the yogurt or use a plant-based alternative) and easily customizable to suit your taste buds. Healthy, delicious, and effortlessly satisfying—this avocado smoothie is sure to become your go-to blend for clean eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 medium frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 4 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender.
Add the unsweetened almond milk, baby spinach, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds to the blender.
If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add honey or maple syrup.
Toss in the ice cubes for a refreshing chill.
Blend the ingredients on high until smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender if needed.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or maple syrup.
Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy your healthy avocado smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 260 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 761 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1337 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
