Avocado Smoothie Recipe (Keto/High-Protein)
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- ½ small avocado fresh or frozen. OPTIONAL ADD-ONS: ¼ cup fresh spinach or blueberries (keto), or frozen banana, mango, or cherry (for a non-keto version). TIP: If you don't intend to drink your smoothie right away, add a few drops of lime juice to prevent the avocado from turning brown!
- 1 scoop protein powder I used sugar-free whey isolate, vanilla flavored. However, you can use plain Greek yogurt, or a chocolate protein powder to make a chocolate avocado smoothie. For a vegan avocado smoothie, use a vegan protein powder)
- ¾ cup unsweetened plant-based milk such as coconut milk or almond milk. For a thinner smoothie add a little more milk)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds optional (or sugar-free peanut butter, or hemp seeds)
- Sugar substitute to taste such as stevia in the raw (or any other sweetener of your choice)
- Ice cubes if using fresh avocado
Instructions
- Add ripe avocado, your favorite protein powder, milk of choice, sugar substitute, chia, and ice to a blender.
- Cover and blend until creamy and smooth. Pour in a glass and enjoy! TIP: For a thinner smoothie, add more milk. For a thicker,
Recipe Notes
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