Green California Smoothie

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Total Time: 10 min

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Prep Time: 10 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 270

Total Fat 11g

Saturated Fat 1.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 30mg

Total Carbs 46g

Dietary Fiber 10g

Total Sugars 26g

Protein 4g

Potassium 816mg

Vitamin A 104 mcg ; Vitamin C 100 mg ; Calcium 64 mg ; Iron 2 mg ; Vitamin D 0 mcg ; Folate 105 mcg ; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.13g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 110%; Calcium 4%; 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.

California Avocados and frozen fruit or veggies make delicious, creamy smoothies in an instant. Using baby spinach or kale along with banana and pineapple, this low-sodium smoothie is a nutrition powerhouse providing more than 100% of your vitamin C daily value (110% DV) and vitamin K (130% DV), along with an excellent source of dietary fiber (36% DV).

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Serves: 1

Ingredients
Instructions

1 cup lightly sweetened aloe water, or chilled green tea 1/2 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup baby spinach, (packed), and/or baby kale 1/2 cup sliced banana, frozen* 1 cup diced pineapple, frozen* Honey, to taste, optional 1 Tbsp. protein powder, optional 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

In a blender place liquid, avocado, veggies and frozen fruit. Blend on purée or frappe setting until smooth and creamy. If necessary, stop blender and carefully stir ingredients until they are all blended consistently.
Taste smoothie and add sweetener and protein powder, if desired. Blend until incorporated.
Pour into a large glass and garnish with pumpkin pie spice, if desired.

*Chop and freeze fruit at least 4 hours before making smoothie or purchase frozen fruit.

*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.