Avocado amd Spinach Smoothie

Options
SMarie10
SMarie10 Posts: 953 Member
in Recipes
Today we had an avocado demonstration in our work cafeteria. The chef presented this recipe which we all tried. It was so tasty, I thought I'd share it. Excellent way to incorporate both healthy avocado's and spinach into your daily food.

1/2 each, Avocado, peeled, cubed
1 packed cup fresh spinach, rinsed (you can leave on stems)
1/2 oz chopped green onion
1 Tbsp Cilantro leaves
1 Tbsp Parsley leaves
1/2 cup apple juice
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree mix until very smooth- can serve plain, or over ice, or add ice to the blender.

Yield - 1 Cup
Calories - 167
Protein - 3.3 g
Carbs - 22.2 g
Fat 8.8 g
Cholesterol - 0
sodium - 58.5 mg
Dietary fiber 5.8 G
Sat. fat - 1.3 g

Replies

  • Dudagarcia
    Dudagarcia Posts: 849 Member
    Options
    Yummy!! Thans for sharing
  • sewerchick93
    sewerchick93 Posts: 1,440 Member
    Options
    I love putting avocado in my smoothies, it makes it so rich and creamy
  • swtgretchen
    swtgretchen Posts: 2
    Options
    I think I will try it with the avocado...I did this recipe but the onion was way too potent along with the cilantro so hopefully the avocado will tone it down a little :) thanks for the post!!!
  • lisamlc
    lisamlc Posts: 61
    Options
    Sounds lovely
  • kutterba
    kutterba Posts: 107 Member
    Options
    Sounds like good stuff and I have fresh parsley & cilantro in my garden! I think I'll exchange the apple juice for plain nonfat yogurt and call it a meal. That way there's more protein & calcium.
    Thanks!
    :flowerforyou:
  • _rozamu
    _rozamu Posts: 119 Member
    Options
    Bump? Might have to try this
  • needles85365
    needles85365 Posts: 491 Member
    Options
    bump
  • IIISpartacusIII
    IIISpartacusIII Posts: 252 Member
    Options
    Looks great; lots of healthy fats and fiber. It seems unusual for a caveman like me but I'm certainly willing to try it myself.
  • kvandeman
    kvandeman Posts: 527 Member
    Options
    Looks good. Have all the stuff will have to give it a try.
  • Supershop2mom
    Supershop2mom Posts: 28 Member
    Options
    bump
  • jennfranklin
    jennfranklin Posts: 434 Member
    Options
    bump for later.. yum!
  • judychicken
    judychicken Posts: 937 Member
    Options
    Bump
  • JulieGirl58
    JulieGirl58 Posts: 158 Member
    Options
    Bump
  • estherlion
    estherlion Posts: 86 Member
    Options
    Thanks! I'll try it this weekend.

Categories