Moroccan Avocado Smoothie

Moroccan Avocado Smoothie
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Source: The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook. Recipe Credit: . Photo Credit: Photography by Eric Hinders, Food Styling by Skyler Myers, Art Direction by Janaye Clifford.
Summary

This refreshing smoothie is packed with healthy fats and fiber from avocado and banana. It's excellent as filling breakfast to-go, or as a pre- or post-workout snack. You can use almond milk or any other nondairy milk for a lower carb, vegan beverage. Or, for something sweeter and fruiter, you could use orange juice. Avocado is great in smoothies because it provides a rich, creamy texture. 
 
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  • Prep time
    5 min
  • Servings
    4 Servings
  • Serving size
    1 cup
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

4 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1 cup
  • Amount per serving Calories 100

  • Total Fat 6g
    • Saturated Fat 0.8g
    • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 35mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 11g
    • Dietary Fiber 3g
    • Total Sugars 4g
  • Protein 1g
  • Potassium 300mg
  • Phosphorus 30mg

Choices/Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 1 Fat

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • ripe avocado (pitted and peeled)
    1
  • overripe banana
    1
  • unsweetened almond milk or orange juice
    1 cup
  • ice
    1 cup
Directions

Directions

  1. Place the avocado, banana, milk, and ice into a blender. Blend until there are no pieces of avocado remaining and the mixture is smooth and frothy. Divide into chilled glasses and enjoy.

Reviews
  • Recommended

    I Recommend this recipe. It is perfect for my dietary needs.

  • Recommended

    Love this! I will definitely be having this often. It was creamy, sweet, and tangy. I made it with orange juice and just a little bit of ice.

  • Recommended

    Made this and it is my least like smoothie. Can't not recommend because someone may feel differently. Not just for me. Icy cold didn't help either.

  • Recommended

    Quick, easy and satisfying smoothie. Best when the avocado and banana are at their most ripe point.