Avocado Smoothie
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This Avocado smoothie has a creamy texture, is rich flavor and packed with essential nutrients, healthy fats, and a vibrant green hue. A delicious and nutritious way to start your day enjoy as a snack or refuel after a workout. We love the tropical flavor in this creamy smoothie and the natural sweetness makes it almost dessert like. Whether you’re a long-time avocado lover or new to it, incorporating it into your smoothie or smoothie bowl routine will give you refreshing twist on traditional smoothie recipes.
Avocado Smoothie Recipe Ingredients
The ingredients used to make a smoothie can vary, but the base is typically always frozen fruit. Here are the main ingredients I use to make my ultimate avocado:
- FROZEN AVOCADO: You can’t have an avocado smoothie without it. Frozen avocado chunks is what I always use - you can use store bought or freeze your own (directions below on how to do that). Avocados are full of healthy fats and vitamins, so they’re a terrific source of nutrients. Frozen avocado chucks fall under the “creamy” frozen fruit category and are perfect to throw into smoothies for a super creamy texture.
- FROZEN PINEAPPLE: Frozen pineapple helps thicken the smoothie and adds a little sweetness. You could definitely also use frozen banana as well
- PROTEIN POWDER: I usually use a plain one but you can use vanilla or chocolate protein powder if you want to use a flavored kind
- SPINACH: I love to add spinach to boost the greens in this smoothie but it also adds to the green tones of the smoothie too. You could also swap it out for kale.
- MAPLE SYRUP/HONEY: For sweetening the smoothie - feel free to use either and as much or as little as you like and to taste. I don’t like my smoothie very sweet so I don’t add plenty
- LIME JUICE: This brightens up the flavors of the smoothie - feel free to use lemon juice if you prefer
- COCONUT WATER: Every smoothie needs a little liquid to get all the ingredients well combined - I chose coconut water for this smoothie because I love how hydrating and refreshing it is. I use an all natural coconut water with no additives or sweeteners. More liquid options below.
- HEMP SEEDS: They are an optional add in. Hemps seeds boost the protein and fiber in this smoothie and also add a little body to the smoothie like chia seeds and oats do to smoothies.
- SPIRULINA: It’s is an optional add in but I love how nutrient dense it is and also how bright the green color is and makes the smoothie.
How to Freeze Avocado
Peel and remove pit from fresh avocado. Slice or dice the avocado flesh. Sprinkle on lemon or lime juice. Place cuts on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and flash freeze for about 1 hour then transfer the frozen slices into a Ziploc bag. Seal tight, removing all the air. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Optional Add Ins & Variations:
- Substitute some of the pineapple or avocado with other frozen tropical fruit (peaches, or mango)
- Swap the pineapple for frozen banana slices
- Swap the coconut for Dairy or dairy-free milk like cashew milk, soy milk, almond milk, oat milk or coconut milk
- Add some extra protein and richness to your smoothie by adding a bit of Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
- Add more flavor by using a flavored protein powder like vanilla protein powder
- Grate in some fresh ginger for more flavor and fire
- Swap out or add in some chia seeds or flax seeds with the hemp seeds
- Add in some bee pollen
- Swap out some of the frozen fruit for frozen berries like blueberries or strawberries
- Swap out the honey or maple syrup with 2 pitted dates for sweetness
- Add 2 tablespoons of peanut butter or any nut butter for extra creamy rich smoothie
- ¼ cup of Oats - will create a thicker richer more satiating smoothie bowl
Make Ahead and Meal Prep For Your Smoothie
Smoothies are best served right away as they melt and can become soupy if refrigerated. There are 2 ways to help you prep ahead and make ahead smoothies though:
- MEAL PREP: Pre-portion small freezer bags of your frozen fruit - in this case you need to peel and slice or chop your fruit and place them in freezer bags at least a few hours before you make your smoothie or overnight is best. Then all you have to do is add them to the blender with your desired liquid and add ins.
- MAKE AHEAD: Blend the smoothie and store it in serving size portions in airtight containers in the freezer (not the fridge). When ready to eat, let the smoothie partially thaw, stir, then add toppings. It will have a little less creamy texture but still delicious.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen avocado chunks
- 1½ cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 cup packed spinach
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup coconut water plus more if needed, (chilled)
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds plus more for garnish
- 1 scoop protein powder
- Pinch of spiralina (optional)
Directions
- Place pineapple, avocado, spinach, coconut water, maple syrup, lime juice, hemp seeds, spirulina if using and protein powder in a blender.
- Blend on high speed until smooth. Serve sprinkled with hemp seeds, if desired and some blueberries for extra bit of colour.
Recipe Note
- If you prefer to see no bits of kale and spinach in your smoothie, simply add them to the blender first with a bit of coconut water. Blend until smooth before adding the rest of your ingredients.
