Creamy Avocado Smoothie with Pineapple, Spinach, and Lime Recipe
This creamy dairy-free avocado smoothie is a refreshing and nutritious blend perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack. Packed with fresh spinach, tropical pineapple, and creamy avocado, it offers a delicious and wholesome way to start your day or recharge anytime.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 to 3 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Fruits and Vegetables
- ½ cup frozen pineapple
- 2 cups packed fresh spinach, or 1 cup frozen spinach
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 frozen banana
Liquids and Flavorings
- ¾ cup light coconut milk, canned or from a carton
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- Pinch sea salt
Optional Ingredients
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
Others
- 8 ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including frozen pineapple, fresh or frozen spinach, ripe avocado, frozen banana, light coconut milk, fresh lime juice and zest, maple syrup, sea salt, ice cubes, and optional vanilla protein powder.
- Blend Smoothie: Add pineapple, spinach, avocado, banana, coconut milk, lime juice and zest, maple syrup, pinch of sea salt, ice cubes, and protein powder (if using) into a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Sweetness and Consistency: Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding extra maple syrup if desired. If the smoothie is too thick, add additional coconut milk to reach preferred consistency, then blend again until smooth.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.
Notes
- Use ripe avocado for a creamier texture and richer flavor.
- Frozen spinach is a good alternative to fresh spinach if fresh is unavailable.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup to suit your taste or dietary preferences.
- Adding protein powder boosts the protein content, making the smoothie more filling and suitable as a meal replacement.
- Using frozen fruits and ice cubes keeps the smoothie chilled and thick.
- Light coconut milk offers creaminess without heaviness, but full-fat coconut milk can be used if you prefer.
