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Two Easy Recipes That Showcase How To Use Avocados In Smoothies

Avocado Smoothies 2-Ways

Meg van der Kruik
You don't have to be an avocado lover to enjoy the nutritious, creamy benefits of avocados in smoothies - in fact, they're perfect for anyone who wants to make a superior smoothie!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
soak time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 smoothies per recipe
Calories 488 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 high speed blender

Ingredients
 
 

Creamy Avocado and Honey Smoothie

  • 1 ripe California avocado
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sliced California almonds soaked in hot water for 10-15 minutes to soften
  • 3 small leaves of curly kale ribs removed, and torn into pieces. Approximately 1 cup total.
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 3 tablespoons California honey plus more to taste if you like a sweeter smoothie.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 juice of one California Lemon
  • 2 cups Ice cubes

Mixed Berry, Basil, and Avocado Smoothie

  • 1 cup freshly squeezed California orange juice.
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 ripe California avocado
  • 1 cup fresh California-grown blueberries.
  • 1/4 cup vanilla-flavored Real California yogurt
  • 1-2 tablespoons California honey
  • 1 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
  • 10-15 fresh basil leaves

Instructions
 

For both smoothies

  • Add ingredients into a blender in the order listed and blend until smooth, enjoy immediatley.

Notes

Nutrition information is for 2 Avocado and Honey Smoothies 

Nutrition

Calories: 488kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 10gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 58mgPotassium: 1209mgFiber: 15gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 8727IUVitamin C: 101mgCalcium: 299mgIron: 3mg
Keyword almond, avocado, avocados in smoothies, honey, lemon, yogurt
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