Aah, this smoothie makes my mornings spectacular. Smooth, creamy, and incredibly, thick, it’s full of healthy and satiating fats, protein, and vitamins. Lutein-rich, fibre filled, and nutrient-dense avocado creates the luscious texture, while antioxidant-loaded cocoa and protein-packed peanut butter make this worth getting out of bed for. No, jumping out of bed for!
Avocados make a great, low-fructose thickener for smoothies. Just plain avocado, avocado peanut butter, avocado mint, avocado chocolate, avocado vanilla, avocado berry . . . there are so many flavour combinations, and I am on my way to trying them all!
Remember, if you want this lower-carb, sub in almond/ coconut milk and stevia, and dispense with the goji topping.
This recipe can be gluten-free, vegan, low-carb, and dairy-free.
Serves 1
Ingredients:
– 1/2 an avocado, chilled
– 150-200 ml milk of choice
– 3-4 Tablespoons Greek yoghurt (or more milk)
– 2-3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
– stevia or dextrose, to taste
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence or pinch ground vanilla bean
– 1 teaspoon psyllium husks, optional
– 1/2-1 Tablespoon peanut butter (sugar-free!)
– 6-7 ice cubes
Method:
1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy! 🙂
I topped mine with low-fructose chocolate chunks (see my recipe in “Treats”), Brazil nuts, sesame/ sunflower seeds, cinnamon, and goji berries.
