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Loading...California Avocados and frozen fruit or veggies make delicious, creamy smoothies in an instant. With tropical fruits like pineapple and mango, you get almost three times (260% DV) the vitamin C.
Tropical California Smoothie
Total Time:
10min
Prep Time:
10min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
340
Calories
10
g
Total Fat
62
g
Total Carbs
2
g
Protein
70
mg
Sodium
Ingredients
Serves:
1
| 1 | cup | coconut water |
| 1/2 | ripe, Fresh California Avocado | |
| 2 | cups | chopped or sliced mixed tropical fruits, frozen* (such as sliced banana or diced pineapple) |
| Stevia, to taste, optional | ||
| 1 | Tbsp. | chia seeds, optional |
| 1/4 | tsp. | cayenne pepper, optional |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- In a blender place liquid, avocado 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 add-ins, if desired. Blend until incorporated.
- Pour into a large glass and garnish with 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.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 340
Total Fat 10 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Total Carbs 62 g
Dietary Fiber 13 g
Total Sugar 44 g
Protein 2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 70 mg
Potassium 1282 mg
Vitamin A 72 mcg ; Vitamin C 238 mg ; Calcium 79 mg ; Iron 1 mg ; Vitamin D 0 mcg ; Folate 61 mcg ; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.08g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 260%; Calcium 6%; Iron 6 %; Vitamin D 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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