Avocado Coconut Smoothie
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Avocado Coconut Smoothie
Description
The Avocado Coconut Smoothie combines a just ripe avocado blended with Greek yogurt, coconut milk, and honey or agave nectar to achieve a naturally sweet and creamy base. Baby spinach is included to add subtle nutrients and color without overpowering the smooth taste. Crushed ice is optional for desired texture and chill.
This smoothie yields a smooth, thick texture with mild sweetness and tropical undertones from coconut milk, paired with the richness of avocado. It's designed to be served immediately but can be chilled briefly if needed. To prevent discoloration when storing, cling wrap should be placed directly on the surface.
Notes emphasize selecting a ripe but not mushy avocado for best flavor and texture, adjusting the sweetness to taste, and opting for unsweetened coconut milk to control sugar content. Variations with flavored Greek yogurt such as vanilla or honey can add extra flavor layers. Adding ice adjusts smoothie thickness according to preference.
Ingredients
- 1 large avocado just ripened
- 1 cup Greek yogurt vanilla or honey
- 6-8 TB honey or agave nectar. Adjust to desired sweetness
- 1 ½ cup coconut milk unsweetened
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- ½ - ¾ cup ice crushed (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except ice in blender. Blend until smooth. If desired, add crushed ice and blend until desired smoothness.
- Serve immediately or chill serve. If serving later, place cling wrap directly over surface of smoothie to prevent any turning of color.
Notes
- Use a just ripened avocado that yields slightly to pressure but is not mushy for best texture.
- Adjust honey or agave nectar starting from 6 tablespoons to reach your preferred sweetness level.
- Unsweetened coconut milk helps control added sugars while maintaining creaminess.
- Adding baby spinach leaves boosts nutrition without noticeable impact on flavor.
- If serving later, place cling wrap directly on the smoothie surface to prevent discoloration.
- Experiment with flavored Greek yogurt like vanilla or honey varieties to add layers of flavor.
- Use crushed ice for a thicker smoothie or omit for a more liquid texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 616mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 791IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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