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Smoothies to Fuel Your Day

Avocados From Mexico are a versatile and delicious superfood. Think beyond the classic chips and guac (which, don’t get us wrong, is always good) by making avocado the base ingredient for your next smoothie. Morning, noon, and night — Avocados From Mexico are always good in any form.

Related: Work the goodness of avocado into your favorite dishes with these delectable dinner recipes.

What Makes

Avocado a Superfood?

Avocados From Mexico are your friendly neighborhood superfood. Superfood is a term to describe foods that are nutrient-dense, containing a high concentration of vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial nutrients. Avocados From Mexico contribute nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, as well as unsaturated “good” fats, to your palate and plate. These fats help your body absorb nutrients such as vitamins A, D, K, and E without raising LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels when incorporated into a healthy diet.
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Avocado Smoothie Recipe

This quick, easy recipe is one of our favorite avocado smoothies. All you need is five ingredients and five minutes, and you’ll be ready to sip on a superfood smoothie.

Smoothie Prep

For an elevated sipping experience, place your glasses in the freezer for 30 minutes to an hour before use. Select the perfect avocado; carefully rinse and dry it. Slowly cut open the avocado and remove the pit. Dicing the avocado will help it blend more quickly and evenly. Here’s how to make a good (and safe) slice: 

Ingredients
  • 1 Avocado From Mexico, pitted and diced
  • 1 c. of milk of choice
  • 1/2 c. vanilla yogurt
  • 3 tbsp. honey or maple syrup
  • A handful of ice cubes (approx. 6-8)

 

Pro tip:

Avocado is a plant-based dieter’s best friend. For a dairy-free avocado smoothie, opt for plant-based milk and yogurt. 

Directions
  1. Place the diced avocado, milk, vanilla yogurt, honey, and ice cubes into a blender. Blend the mixture until smooth, about 30–45 seconds.  
  2. Stop the blender to check the consistency of the mixture. Use a plastic spatula to scoop the mixture from the sides of the blender to ensure it is well blended. For a thicker texture, blend for a shorter time; for a thinner consistency, blend for a longer time. 
  3. Pour the smoothie into two chilled glasses. Serve with a reusable straw. 
  4. Cover the remaining smoothie and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. (If there’s any left!) 
Spinach and Avocado Smoothie

Peach and Avocados From Mexico are awesome allies in this creamy, sweet concoction. There’s no such thing as too much green goodness, so add more Avocados From Mexico for a velvety texture or include kale for even more nutrients.  

Ingredients
  • 1/2 peach 
  • 1/4 ripe Avocado From Mexico, peeled and pitted 
  • 1 bunch spinach 
  • 1 c. soy milk 
  • 1/2 c. ice 
  • 1 tbsp. ground flax seed 
  • 1 scoop protein powder 
Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. 
  2. Once the ingredients are well combined, check the consistency of the mixture. For a thicker texture, blend for a shorter period; for a thinner consistency, blend for a longer period. 
  3. Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy. 

Sip, Sip, Hooray!

Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll want a more advanced take on avocado smoothies. Try these flavorful avocado smoothie recipe variations that include everything from chocolate and berries to spinach and kiwi. (They’re just as good, we promise.) 

Chocolate Avocado Protein Smoothie

Blended avocado and banana create a thick, silky texture. Chocolate almond milk and unsweetened cocoa powder give this smoothie a rich, dessert–like taste.  

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Dairy-Free Berry Avocado Smoothie

This smoothie trades dairy for berries. Get creative with this recipe, adding in your favorite combination of berries. Go wild with the blueberries for a sweet, tart avocado blueberry smoothie. Bonus goodness: The AHA has certified this recipe as officially heart-healthy!

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Spinach and Avocado Smoothie

Apple and avocado are awesome allies in this creamy, sweet concoction. Add more avocado for a velvety texture.

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Cool Kids Love Avocado

Avocados From Mexico aren’t just for adults! Even the pickiest kids love avocado’s goodness, and parents love the fruit’s sugar-free, nutrient-dense composition. Avocados are a great fruit for you and your child at every stage, from pregnancy to preteen. Make nutrition fun: Let your kids help prepare your next batch of avocado smoothies. 

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Think Outside the Straw

Want to enjoy your avocado smoothie in a different format? Think outside the straw with these avocado smoothie bowls.

Avocado, Strawberries, and Cream Smoothie Bowl

Want to enjoy your avocado smoothie in a different format? Think outside the straw with these avocado smoothie bowls.

This smoothie bowl is as pretty as it is delicious. Go ahead; Instagram it. Just don’t forget to tag us with #AlwaysGood when you do. 

Base Ingredients: 
  • 8 c. strawberries, frozen 
  • 2 c. raspberries, frozen 
  • 2 c. plain Greek yogurt, 2% 
  • 1 c. lactose-free milk, 2% 
Topping Ingredients: 
  • 2 Avocados From Mexico, sliced 
  • 8 strawberries, sliced 
  • 3/4 c. coconut flakes 
  • 2. tsp. chia seeds 
  • 2 tsp. honey 
  • 1/2 tsp. hemp seeds 
Directions: 
  1. In a blender, add frozen strawberries, frozen raspberries, yogurt, and milk. Blend until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is thick and creamy. 
  2. In four large bowls, evenly distribute the smoothie bowl base, and then top with avocado, fresh strawberries, coconut flakes, and chia seeds. 
  3. Drizzle honey over the top and garnish with hemp seeds. 

Avocado Superfood Smoothie Bowl

Start your morning with a bowl loaded with avocado, acai blueberries, and bananas. Can it get better from here? We’re not sure. Your day might peak early, but that’s OK. 

Base Ingredients: 

 

  • 4 c. blueberries, frozen 
  • 2 c. acai berries, frozen 
  • 4 c. acai juice 

 

Topping Ingredients: 
  • 2 bananas, sliced 
  • 2 Avocados From Mexico, sliced 
  • 1/4 c. shaved almonds 
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. melted dark chocolate 
  • 1/2 tsp. hemp seeds 
Directions: 
  1. In a blender, add frozen blueberries, frozen acai berries, and acai juice. Blend until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is thick and creamy. 
  2. In four large bowls, evenly distribute the smoothie bowl base and top with banana, avocado, and shaved almonds. 
  3. Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the smoothie bowl and garnish with hemp seeds. 

Green Machine Avocado Smoothie Bowl

Your straw will be green with envy when it gets a look at this beauty. Avocado is the perfect creamy base for pineapple, banana, and kiwi. Sweet, fresh, and always good. 

Base Ingredients: 
  • 8 c. spinach 
  • 4 c. pineapple, chunks 
  • 4 bananas, frozen 
  • 4 kiwis 
  • 2 Avocados From Mexico 
  • 1 1/3 c. pineapple juice 
Topping Ingredients: 
  • 2 bananas, sliced 
  • 2 kiwis, sliced 
  • 1/2 c. pineapple, diced 
  • 1 1/3 tsp. chia seeds 
Directions: 
  1. In a blender, add spinach, pineapple, frozen banana, avocado, kiwi, and pineapple juice. Blend until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is thick and creamy. 
  2. In four large bowls, evenly distribute the smoothie bowl base, then top with slices of banana, kiwi, pineapple, and chia seeds.
     

Now that you’ve found the perfect avocado smoothie recipe, order your avocado smoothie ingredients online and start blending! 

Avocados From Mexico ❤️ You

Not only do Avocados From Mexico contribute “good” fats, but one serving (50g) is naturally cholesterol-, sodium-, and sugar-free and provides nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. Avocado’s mild taste and creamy texture make it the ideal base for some of your favorite dishes — not just smoothies! With this superfood, healthy never tasted so good. Learn more about the good fats in avocados here.  

 

Avocado smoothies are just the beginning. Scroll through our recipe page for avocado goodness in appetizers, salads, and entrees.