Creamy Spring Green Strawberry Smoothie
By Isabel Smith, MS, RD, CDN
I love smoothies that are light, delicious, and packed with nutrients — just like this one! Often I put most of the ingredients that I used in this smoothie into the juicer, but every once in a while (like today) I decided to blend them, and I’m so happy that I did. The strawberries add vitamin C and a sweet flavor (see more benefits of strawberries!), and avocado adds a creamy texture along with healthy anti-inflammatory fats. Finally to top off the smoothie, lots of greens are added that are packed with iron and B vitamins as well as antioxidants and other powerful nutrients. Add vegan protein powder to this smoothie to make it a good meal replacement.
Ingredients
- 6-8 large strawberries, cut into 1-2 inch pieces and tops removed
- 1 handful spinach
- ½ avocado
- 1 small head of broccoli (about 4 florets), chopped into smaller pieces
- 8 – 10 oz (250 – 300 ml) unsweetened coconut milk (or almond milk)
Directions
- Wash all produce well.
- Add ingredients to blender and blend on medium/high speed for 45-60 seconds or until smoothie is well blended.
- Serve and enjoy!
Servings: 1
Serving Size: 16 - 18 oz (500 ml)
Calories: 280
Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 240mg
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 12g
Sugars: 9g
Protein: 6g