Heart-Healthy Creamy Avocado Smoothie

Elevate your morning routine with this Heart-Healthy Creamy Avocado Smoothie, a nutrient-packed blend designed to nourish your body and delight your palate. Featuring a creamy base of ripe avocado and unsweetened almond milk, this smoothie is bursting with wholesome ingredients like fresh spinach, naturally sweet banana, and energizing chia seeds. A splash of zesty lime juice and a touch of honey or agave syrup add a perfectly balanced flavor, while ice cubes lend a refreshing chill. Ready in just 10 minutes, this smoothie is a deliciously simple way to support heart health and fuel your day. Perfect as a quick breakfast or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, this vibrant green smoothie is your go-to for a satisfying and nourishing treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup spinach leaves
• 1 banana
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey (or agave syrup for vegan option)
• 5 ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender.

Step 2

Peel the banana and add it to the blender along with the almond milk.

Step 3

Add the spinach leaves, ensuring they are tightly packed to measure one cup, into the blender.

Step 4

Add the tablespoon of chia seeds to the mix.

Step 5

Squeeze the juice from a fresh lime and add one tablespoon to the blender.

Step 6

For sweetness, add a teaspoon of honey or agave syrup if following a vegan diet.

Step 7

Toss in about five ice cubes to chill and thicken the smoothie.

Step 8

Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides if necessary.

Step 9

Pour into glasses and serve immediately for the freshest taste and texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(732.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	482.9

Total Fat 28.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 182.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 8.1g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 544.5mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 1450.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 43.1%