Avocado Banana Almond Smoothie.

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Avocado Banana Almond Smoothie.

🥑 Ingredients

  • 1 medium ripe avocado (pitted and scooped)

  • 1 large ripe banana (frozen slices work best for a thicker texture)

  • 1/4 cup raw almonds (or 1 tablespoon of almond butter for a smoother finish)

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your preferred milk)

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional, for extra protein and creaminess)

  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, depending on your sweet tooth)

  • A handful of ice cubes

🥤 Instructions

  1. Prep the Base: Add the almond milk and Greek yogurt to your blender first. Starting with liquids helps the blades spin more freely.

  2. Add the Solids: Layer in the avocado chunks, banana slices, and almonds.

  3. Sweeten: Drizzle in your sweetener if you are using one.

  4. Blend: Start on a low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for about 45–60 seconds until the almonds are completely pulverized and the mixture is velvety smooth.

  5. Adjust: If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk. If you want it colder, add a few more ice cubes and pulse.

  6. Serve: Pour into a tall glass. You can top it with a few crushed almonds or a sprinkle of hemp seeds to match the image!

Pro-Tips for the Best Texture

  • The Almond Factor: If you don’t have a high-powered blender, soak your almonds in water for 4 hours (or overnight) before blending. This ensures you don’t end up with “gritty” bits in your straw.

  • The Color: Avocado smoothies can oxidize (turn brown) if left out too long. A tiny squeeze of lemon or lime juice will keep that green color bright and add a nice zing.

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