Avocado Sunrise & Avocado Chocolate Smoothies
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Knowing that avocados are a smart and healthy choice is one thing, but actually getting my kids to eat them is another story. They complain that they’re not a huge fan of the texture of avocado (who doesn’t like that smooth creamy goodness!?), so I decided to use it to my advantage and sneak some healthy avocado into their smoothies. Guess what – it worked like a charm! My six-year-old proclaimed that his Avocado Sunrise Smoothie was “The best smoothie EVER! Even better than the other kind that used to be my favorite!”
AVOCADO SUNRISE SMOOTHIE
(makes 3 servings)
- 14 ounces of orange juice
- 8 oz. vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 large frozen banana
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1/2 fresh avocado
- Small handful of ice
Toss all of the ingredients into a blender and blend on high until smooth. Serve immediately and enjoy!
This smoothie was such a hit that the kids have already requested that I bring it the next time we’re on snack duty at school or baseball games (and I think that’s a great idea!). I think I will whip out a batch of these the next time we have friends over to watch the big game!
I still had a half of my fresh avocado left over, and I had recently discovered a recipe for avocado chocolate pudding, so I decided to experiment and see if I could tweak the pudding recipe into a creamy smoothie. It turned out SO smooth and the creaminess factor was off the charts!
- 3 tbsp milk (can also substitute soy milk, almond milk, etc.)
- 1/2 fresh avocado
- 1 small frozen banana
- 4 oz. vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Dutch process cocoa powder
- squirt of honey to taste for additional sweetness
Blend all ingredients until smooth – serve and enjoy!
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Hello! These look delicious – is 8 oz the serving size?
This recipe actually makes about 16 oz, so I split it into two 8-oz servings for my children. 🙂
I love good old fashioned guacamole and chips
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I love sliced avocados on a turkey sandwich!
guacamole! yummy
Do not eat avacados in lots of ways, but after seeing this, i now have some great ideas for uses for them!! Guacamole dip is a favorite of mine! now to try some in drinks! 🙂
I didn’t think I liked avocados until recently so haven’t eaten them many ways. I do love them on a burger, and of course – GUACAMOLE
Love avacados on pretty much everything savory… time to try it in a smoothie now! Chunky guacamole is my fave though.
The barbecue ranch chicken salad from the Cheesecake Factory is my favorite dish with avocado, but I love everything avocado. I can’t wait to try the avocado sunrise smoothie
I make a mean panini with cheese, avocado, and tomato!
My favorite way is sliced with salt!
I love guacamole with added cheese and bacon, it makes a fantastic nacho recipe.
Love salsa.
My fave way to enjoy avocado is on a whole wheat BLT sandwich. SO delicious!
I love them sliced over an omelette!
I add avocado to egg salad.
I love to make homemade guacamole.
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I’ve never been brave enough to eat avocados NOT in guacamole or a sandwich.
definitely guacamole!
I love avocados. so much. I really like them anyway but I can never pass on a nice fresh guacamole, although I do have a fav salad with a creamy avocado dressing that is to die for too!
My mom makes the yummiest avocado dip. Though we welcome avocado in any form! In fact, one of my girls once said she wants an avocado as a pet. Okay.