Creamy Spinach Avocado Smoothie
This creamy spinach avocado smoothie is a nutritious and delicious blend perfect for a refreshing snack or breakfast.
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 whole ripe avocado halved and pitted
- 2 cups baby spinach packed
- 1 medium banana frozen
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Blending
- Add the almond milk to the blender first to allow for better blending.
- Next, add the baby spinach, followed by the ripe avocado and frozen banana.
- Add the chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Pulse the blender to break up the leaves, then blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more almond milk. If it's too thin, add more frozen banana.
- Scrape the sides of the blender after the first mix to avoid leafy chunks.
Notes
For best results, consume fresh. If refrigerating, restir or blend again to recombine. Can substitute almond milk with oat milk for creaminess or add lemon for brightness. For added protein, include plant protein or Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
Serving: 1smoothieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg
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