Description
Silky smooth “creamy avocado smoothie” whispers tropical paradise in every sip. Green goodness blends perfectly with sweet banana, creating a refreshing breakfast escape you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) frozen pineapple, cubed
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 cups (470 ml) fresh spinach, packed (or 1 cup/235 ml frozen spinach)
Liquids and Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) light coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 ice cubes
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Load spinach and coconut milk into a high-powered blender, processing until the green mixture becomes silky and uniform without visible leaf fragments.
- Introduce frozen pineapple chunks, ripe banana slices, and creamy avocado into the blender, then squeeze fresh lime juice and sprinkle lime zest over the ingredients, blending until the mixture transforms into a vibrant, velvety liquid.
- Drizzle maple syrup and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt into the smoothie, then add ice cubes to enhance the chilled texture, blending thoroughly to create a luxurious, smooth consistency.
- For an additional nutritional profile, incorporate two scoops of vanilla protein powder, pulsing briefly to integrate without compromising the smoothie’s delicate texture.
- Pour the smoothie into a chilled glass, garnish with a small pineapple wedge or mint leaf if desired, and serve immediately to preserve its fresh, crisp flavor and optimal temperature.
Notes
- Swap spinach with kale or Swiss chard for different nutrient profiles and subtle flavor variations.
- Use frozen avocado chunks instead of fresh to create an extra-thick, frosty smoothie texture without diluting flavors.
- Dial down maple syrup for low-sugar diets or replace with stevia drops to maintain sweetness without added calories.
- Ensure ripe avocados for maximum creaminess, checking for gentle give when pressed and deep green color underneath the skin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg