Avocado Spinach Apple Smoothie

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Total Time: 5 min

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Prep Time: 5 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 350

Total Fat 18g

Saturated Fat 3g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 11g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 280mg

Total Carbs 47g

Dietary Fiber 15g

Total Sugars 27g

Protein 5g

Potassium 1391mg

Vitamin A 55 mcg; Vitamin C 19 mg; Calcium 101 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 114 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.14 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 8%; Iron 10 %; Vitamin D 0%

*The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

This Avocado Spinach Apple Smoothie recipe is super easy to prepare and a great way to include fruits and vegetables in your diet. You can also turn the smoothie into a frozen dessert!

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Serves: 1

Ingredients
Instructions

1 cup coconut water, or more to preference 1 large ripe sweet apple, cored, peeled and diced 1 cup baby spinach leaves* 1/2 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded and peeled 1/8 tsp. cinnamon, optional 1 Tbsp. maple syrup or other sweetener, optional 1 scoop non-dairy protein powder, optional

In a blender or food processor combine all ingredients. Use smoothie, purée or frappe setting if available. If necessary, stop blender and carefully stir ingredients, then blend again until smooth.
Taste smoothie and add more coconut water to thin and/or sweetener and add-ins if desired.
Pour into a large glass or smoothie bowl and enjoy.

* Or use ½ cup cooked, chilled spinach or other cooked greens in place of fresh.

Frozen Avocado Dessert Variation:

Make a small batch of Avocado Spinach Apple Ice Cream by including the optional maple syrup or other sweetener. Follow directions on your ice cream maker to create a delicious frosty vegan dessert.

Serving Suggestion: Garnish with fresh apple slices.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

There are lots of quick and easy recipes on this site. Some have more than 7 ingredients, but most can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Even with simple recipes it helps to know how to store avocados before you use them and if you have any left over.