Mango, Avocado, And Spinach Smoothie

This recipe brings healthy fats back into the smoothie game – and with one of the healthiest fat sources around. Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fat – that’s the same kind found in olive oil – plus an impressive amount of vitamin E, magnesium, all the B vitamins, vitamin C, potassium, and other nutrients.

The avocados bring the nutritional A-game, but in terms of taste, the mango is really the star here: the avocado is mild enough to take a back seat, and the spinach really disappears for an almost untasteable nutrient boost. It’s a  tropical fruit flavor that works perfectly for a summer treat.

As always, smoothies can’t replace a Paleo meal – just like most other smoothies, this one doesn’t have any protein in it, so it can’t be a meal all by itself. But it would be a very tasty treat or dessert and there’s nothing wrong with having treats and snacks sometimes, especially when they’re as nutrient-dense as this one!

Mango, Avocado, And Spinach Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 mango, peeled, pitted, and chopped
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped
• ½ cup spinach
• 1 cup almond or coconut milk (use coconut for AIP)
• Juice of half a lime
• 4 or 5 ice cubes

Tags

Fast Prep Cooking: Raw Dairy-free No Sweeteners Nut-free Shellfish-free Kid-friendly Vegan Vegetarian Autoimmune-friendlyEgg-free

Preparation

1. In a blender, combine the mango, avocado, spinach, coconut or almond milk, lime juice, and ice cubes.
2. Pulse until you get a smooth texture.
3. Divide into two glasses and enjoy.