Recipe: Avocado Smoothies

Avocados and the Good Fat

Let’s talk good fat. Fat is essential for every single cell in your body. In fact, over sixty percent of your brain is made of fat. Eating healthy fats supports skin health, enhances the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, and may even help boost your immune system.

Avocados, which are actually classified as a fruit, are low in fructose and rich in healthy monounsaturated fat (which is easily burned for energy), and research has confirmed the avocado’s ability to benefit vascular function and heart health.

Avocados are also very high in potassium (more than twice the amount found in a banana) and will help balance your vitally important potassium-to-sodium ratio. Avocados also provide close to 20 essential health-boosting nutrients, including fiber, vitamin E, B-vitamins, and folic acid. Besides eating them raw, you can use avocado as a fat substitute in recipes calling for butter or other oils. Research has also found that avocados are helpful for regulating your blood sugar levels.

Soft avocados make great guacamole or dip, while firmer avocados are great for slicing and adding to a salad or a sandwich. Or, add an avocado to your smoothie to help you absorb more of the antioxidants it contains.  

Pineapple Avocado Green Smoothie

This green smoothie is delicious, nutritious, energy boosting and good till the last drop. The addition of avocado makes it creamy and velvety smooth and it’s balanced in sweetness with pineapple and honey.

Ingredients:

1 cup water

1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled & pitted

2 cup spinach

2 cup frozen pineapple chunks

1 to 2 Tbsp honey or agave, or to taste

Method:

1. Add all of your ingredients to the blender in this order: 1 Cup water, 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled & pitted, 2 cups spinach, 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks. Blend until smooth (Note: always start with the liquids and soft ingredients and add the frozen stuff last)
2. Turn off the blender and add honey or agave to taste then blend until well incorporated.

Triple Threat Avocado Green Smoothie

Avocado combines with tropical mango, coconut water and mint in this refreshing and creamy smoothie. With heaps of antioxidants and healthy fats, this green avocado smoothie curbs hunger and revitalizes you.

Ingredients:

1 small avocado, peel and pit removed

1 cup coconut water

1/2 Tbs raw honey

1 cup ice

1/2 cup mango, diced

4-5 mint leaves

Method:

1. Add ingredients to a blender.
2. Blend on high until thick and smooth.

Banana Mango Avocado Green Smoothie

What better way to start eating healthier than with a green smoothie? This Banana Mango Avocado Green Smoothie is simple, creamy, and refreshing!

Ingredients:

1 banana, frozen

1 cup mango chunks, frozen

1 cup spinach

½ medium avocado

1 cup almond milk or other non-dairy milk

Splash of vanilla extract

Few drops of stevia extract or other sweetener (optional)

Method:

1. In a blender or food processor, place all ingredients.
2. Blend until smoothie. Pour into 1 large or 2 small cups.
3. Enjoy!