Mediterranean Diet Creamy Avocado Smoothie
Treat your taste buds to the luscious Mediterranean Diet Creamy Avocado Smoothie, a deliciously nutrient-packed blend that's perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout boost. Featuring a ripe avocado for velvety texture, baby spinach for a boost of greens, and protein-rich Greek yogurt, this smoothie is as wholesome as it is indulgent. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a splash of fresh lemon juice elevate the flavors, while unsweetened almond milk and honey create a perfectly balanced sweetness. Quick to prepare in just 5 minutes, this creamy delight is a satisfying way to support your Mediterranean-inspired healthy lifestyle. Serve this refreshing smoothie chilled and savor every sip of its rich, yet light, goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 ice cubes
- 0.125 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the seed and scoop the flesh into a blender.
Add the baby spinach, unsweetened almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey, fresh lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil to the blender.
Add ice cubes to the mixture in the blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
If the smoothie is too thick, add a bit more almond milk and blend again to reach the desired consistency.
Taste and add a pinch of sea salt for flavor balance, blending briefly to mix.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.7 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 584 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 769 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1002 mg | 21% | |
*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.
