Description
This 5-Ingredient Spinach Avocado Smoothie is a quick, easy, and nutritious blend of fresh banana, creamy avocado, vibrant spinach, and rich cashew butter, all combined with unsweetened almond milk. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or a refreshing snack, this smoothie is naturally unsweetened and packed with vitamins, healthy fats, and fiber.
Ingredients
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Fruits & Vegetables
- 1 banana, peeled and refrigerated
- 1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
- 2 cups baby spinach, heaping cups
Other Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cashew butter
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and refrigerate the banana. Peel and pit the avocado. Measure out the baby spinach and cashew butter.
- Combine in Blender: Place the banana, avocado, baby spinach, and cashew butter into the blender.
- Add Liquid: Measure ¾ cup of unsweetened almond milk and pour it over the other ingredients in the blender.
- Blend Mixture: Secure the lid on the blender and blend on high speed until fully combined. You may need to stop and stir with a utensil occasionally, especially to help incorporate the cashew butter.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Chop ingredients into smaller pieces before blending to make the process easier and faster.
- Depending on your blender’s power, stop blending occasionally to stir ingredients to avoid them getting stuck, particularly the cashew butter.
- Ensure the blender lid is securely on to prevent spills. Placing your hand on top helps keep it stable during blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approximately 12 ounces)
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
