Avocado Green Smoothie

AVOCADO GREEN SMOOTHIE

Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Kosher, Metabolic Jumpstart

Active: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Serves 1
Yellow-Green

Ingredients:

  • 1 frozen banana (or 1 cup frozen cubed mango)
  • ½ avocado
  • 1-2 cups raw spinach
  • 1 cup unsweetened nut milk (such as almond)
  • 1 scoop protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil or mint leaves

Directions:

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.

Test Kitchen Tip:

Protein powder can be an easy and convenient way to amp up the protein content in your smoothie. Look for brands with no added sugars or artificial sweeteners (opt for natural sweeteners if desired, like stevia or monk fruit), 5 or 6 ingredients or fewer, with at least 20 grams protein per 100 calories. For plant-based powders, check the label to make sure it has all nine essential amino acids. (Whey- or animal-based: Isopure Whey, Tera’s Whey, Active Stacks, Gainful Whey; plant-based: Vega One, Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides, Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein, Ritual.) Check the ingredient list, as your choice of protein powder may make this no longer vegan/vegetarian, gluten-free, or Jumpstart-friendly (contains added sugar or any sweetener).