Tropical Avocado Smoothie

Kristen Massad — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:01:11 +0000

Tropical Avocado Smoothie is packed with healthy fats, loaded with antioxidants and vibrant flavors of mango, pineapple and creamy avocado. The addition of chia sees adds an extra boost, making this smoothie not just delicious but incredibly healthy.

Why You'll Love This Smoothie

This smoothie is the perfect blend of tropical fruits and creamy avocado, offering a satisfying, thick texture with a burst of fresh, sweet flavors.

Rich in Nutrients
Avocado is loaded with healthy fats, vitamins and minerals that nourish your body. Mango and pineapple add a does of vitamin c, while banana offers potassium and natural sweetness.

Energizing
The natural sugars from fruit provide a quick energy boost, while the fiber from the chia seeds and avocado keeps you full and satisfied.

Antioxidant-Rich
Mango and pineapple are rich in antioxidants, which helps overall health.

Quick & Easy
With just a few ingredients and a blender, you can whip up this smoothie in no time. Perfect for a quick breakfast, post-workout snack or a refreshing treat any time of day.

The best part about smoothies is that now my girls can make their own. They love playing around with flavors and really just playing with the blender 🙂 Another fun summer treat option is a Strawberry Banana Smoothie Popsicle! Hope you are having a great summer and try to get your kids in the kitchen with you!

Ingredients Notes

Mango
Known as the "king of fruits," mango are rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, and antioxidants that promote immune health and glowing skin.

Pineapple
Pineapple is packed with vitamin C and bromelain, an enzyme that aids digestion and reduces inflammation.

Banana
Bananas offer natural sweetness, fiber, potassium, which is essential for muscle function and maintaining healthy blood pressure.

Avocado
Avocado is a superfood, rich in healthy monounsaturated fats that support heart health. It also provides fiber, potassium, and vitamins E, C and B-6.

Chia seeds
These tiny seeds are a powerhouse of nutrition, offering omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and protein to keep you energized and satisfied.

Protein Powder
Choose a vanilla protein powder that you love to add an extra boost of protein to keep you full longer.

How To Make It

Prepare Your Ingredients
Start by peeling and slicing the avocado and remove the fruit from the freezer

Blend
Add the avocado, mango, pineapple, banana, chia seeds, almond milk and protein powder to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Serve
Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately.

Tips For The Best Tropical Avocado Smoothie

Add Greens
Boost the nutritional content by adding a handful of spinach or kale. The flavor of the tropical fruit will mask the taste of the greens so you'll get all the benefits without sacrificing the flavor.

Sweeten It Up
If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add a drizzle of honey or a couple of dates to the blender.

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