Description
A refreshing and nutritious Blueberry Avocado Smoothie with a zesty kick of lemon and creamy Greek yogurt, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. This smoothie blends antioxidant-rich blueberries, creamy avocado, and tangy lemon with the smoothness of almond milk and Greek yogurt, enhanced by chia seeds and subtle hints of vanilla and cinnamon.
Ingredients
Produce
- 1 lemon (zest from whole, juice from half)
- 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup avocado chunks, fresh or frozen
Dairy & Alternatives
- 2 cups almond milk, unsweetened (or other plant-based milk)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Other
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Optional: unflavoured or vanilla protein powder or collagen powder
- Ice, until desired temperature reached (if not using frozen ingredients)
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon: Wash and dry one lemon. Use a zester or grater to zest the entire peel of the lemon. Then, cut the lemon and juice half of it. Adjust the amount of lemon juice based on your taste preference, starting with half a lemon’s juice for the perfect balance.
- Add ingredients to blender: In a high-speed blender, add the almond milk first to facilitate blending. Then add the blueberries, avocado chunks, Greek yogurt, lemon zest and juice, vanilla extract, chia seeds, cinnamon, and any optional protein or collagen powder. Add ice if needed for colder temperature especially if using fresh rather than frozen fruits and avocado.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Taste the smoothie and adjust flavors or liquid consistency by adding more almond milk or lemon juice as desired.
- Serve and enjoy: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for best freshness and texture.
Notes
- LEFTOVERS (FRIDGE): Store leftover smoothie in a jar with lid in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Shake well before drinking as separation may occur.
- LEFTOVERS (FREEZER): Freeze extra smoothie in silicone ice cube trays or muffin tins. Once frozen, store cubes in a freezer-safe bag and thaw in the fridge for a few hours or overnight before consuming.
- RECIPE MODIFICATIONS: Substitute almond milk with any unsweetened milk or milk alternatives.
- Add protein by including a scoop of unflavored or vanilla protein powder.
- Swap Greek yogurt for a vegan alternative to lower protein content.
- Replace chia seeds with hemp, pumpkin, or flax seeds if preferred.
- Add a handful of spinach for extra greens without significantly altering flavor or color.
