Description
This creamy avocado spinach smoothie is a nutrient-dense and delicious green beverage. Combining the smooth texture of ripe avocado with fresh spinach, banana, and your choice of milk, this smoothie offers a perfect balance of creaminess and mild sweetness. It’s an ideal quick breakfast or healthy snack rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
Ingredients
Fruits and Vegetables
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 banana
Liquids
- 1/2 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1/2 cup ice
Optional
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Gather 1/2 avocado, 1 cup fresh spinach, 1 banana, 1/2 cup milk or plant-based milk, 1/2 cup ice, and optional sweetener.
- Combine in blender: Add the avocado, spinach, banana, milk, and ice into a blender pitcher.
- Blend until creamy: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Taste and adjust: Check the flavor and, if desired, add 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup to sweeten. Blend again briefly to combine.
- Serve fresh: Pour the smoothie immediately into glasses and enjoy for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe avocado for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- For extra nutrition, consider adding chia seeds or a scoop of protein powder before blending.
- This smoothie is best enjoyed immediately after preparation to prevent oxidation and maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
