No time to cook right now? Or maybe you just forgot to eat again. Making this Healthy Avocado Spinach and Strawberry Smoothie for breakfast or lunch when you have realized your tight schedule just stole your lunch again can be an incredible lifesaver. Here’s a friendly reminder, my friends: do not neglect what keeps you running.
Your body needs nutrients to keep you going, especially in the constant strain of being on the go. Smoothies are super quick and easy to make, but pack quite an energy punch and keep you full and zooming for a while.
Food is great, but.....I love smoothies and shakes! I very much and pretty often use them as on-the-go breakfast or meal replacements for myself when time gets away from me. They are also a great way to add fruit and vegetables to keep up with a healthy diet. Simply genius!
A summer full of home-grown organic and delicious produce is just around the corner, folks, so use your garden fruit and vegetables for even more fantastic tasting and healthy drinks. Enjoy!
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📋 Recipe Ingredients
- Organic baby spinach - has vitamins and minerals like vitamin E and magnesium that so good for you. That is what gives the smoothie the gorgeously beautiful green color!
- Strawberries - high nutricious fruit; I mostly use fresh strawberries during it season - resulting in the best tasting smoothie.
- Organic avocado - contain high levels of healthy and beneficial fats, which can helps me feel fuller between meals.
- Almond or cashew milk - you may use any kind of dairy milk as well. It helps thin out the smoothie as the avocado makes this drink thick and creamy.
- Organic Greek yogurt or dairy free yogurt - is an excellent addition to the smoothie that helps my keep my calcium intake.
- Raw honey or organic maple syrup - is a great sweetness addition, sometimes I skip this ingredietn and it. You can substitute with another sweetener if you like though or not use the sweetner at all.
- Organic Chia seeds - contain large amounts of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, plenty of high quality protein, and several essential minerals and antioxidants and try not to skip this ingredient.
🔪 Recipe Instructions
How to Make Healthy Avocado Spinach and Strawberry Smoothie
Rinse strawberries and add all the ingredients into the blender.
Blend for 2 minutes (or press smoothie cycle on Blendtec blender).
Serving Avocado Spinach and Strawberry Smoothie
Pour smoothie into 2 – 20 oz. glass cups.
👩🏻🍳 FAQ
What Greens Can I Add to a Smoothie?
- Kale
- Swiss chard
- Romaine lettuce
- Beet greens
- Crrot tops
- Celery
Can You Taste Greens in Smoothie?
- Yes, but it's possible to have a green smoothie that actually taste really good if you balance the ingredients well.
Can I use Frozen Greens?
- Yes, of course! It is a great way to always have a frozen supply of greens for smoothies if you ran out of the fresh ones. Do not put frozen greens into your salads as it will thaw and make your salad mushy.
Is Green Smoothie Great for Kids?
- You betcha! Kids get great addition of vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber from a smoothie. We, as parents, can sneak some vggies, like kale and spinach into a smoothie that a child will otherwise not eat.
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Healthy Avocado Spinach and Strawberry Smoothie
Ingredients
Healthy Avocado Spinach and Strawberry Smoothie Ingredients
- 6 oz. – organic baby spinach
- 9 oz. – organic strawberries fresh or frozen
- ⅓ – organic medium avocado
- 1 ½ cups – cashew or almond milk
- 1 cup – organic Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp. – organic maple syrup or raw honey
- 1 tsp. – organic chia seeds
Instructions
Healthy Avocado Spinach and Strawberry Smoothie Instructions
- Rinse strawberries and add all the ingredients into the blender.
- Blend for 2 minutes (or press preprogrammed smoothie cycle on Blendtec blender).
- Pour smoothie into 2 – 20 oz. glass cups. Enjoy!
The Health Benefits of Green Smoothies
One of the great things about green smoothies is that they are loaded with fruit and veggies that can help boost your intake of vitamins, minerals and healthy fats that provide quick and lasting source of energy.
Smoothies have become a popular breakfast or a snack that can hide healthy and nutritious ingredients from picky eaters. I hope you enjoy this budget-friendly green smoothie recipe at home!
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Mariya says
Just made it! Yummy! Thanks for the great recipe!
Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says
You are very certainly welcome! I'm glad you liked it! I have this smoothie almost daily. In addition to the ingredients in the recipe, I also like to add organic baby kale, organic carrots, 1/2 organic green apple, and organic raspberries. It's like having a bowl of salad, lol!
Everly says
Just made this and its one of the best smoothies ever tried by far! Thx again.
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
Aww... thank you for such an amazing review! 🙂
Nina says
Craving this! Niko, mamma’s #1 taste tester? He looks a little undecided here: “Hmm....mamma it’s green, but soooo good! Give me a minute.” 😀
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
LOL, he likes this beatiful green colored drink!
Makos (@thehungrybites) says
Great photos and yummy smoothie! Love the addition of spinach and avocado!
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
Thank you for kind words! It adds a lot of healthy nutrients we need 🙂
Peter says
This is super healthy! I need more of this in my life!! Thanks for sharing this great recipe! 🙂
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
You are very welcome! Enjoy!
Olya says
Looks good! Will definitely give it a try! Any ideas what I can replace almond milk with? Little guy is such a cutie ?
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
I used cashew milk instead of almond milk many times in the past as well. Or you can just use a regular organic milk. Thank you, he loooves smoothies! 😀
Olya says
Came back to give it 5 stars! I love how creamy it turned out!
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
Thank you so very much for coming back and excellent rating! Im glad to hear you loved the smoothie 🙂
Nadya says
I love good smoothies! Will be making this on regular basis. Thank you for sharing your recipes!
www.valyastasteofhome.com says
I agree with you 100 %. Thank you for kind words! 🙂