Avocado Blueberry Smoothie

Avocado Blueberry Smoothie

This unique smoothie is yummy and healthy, combining the healthy fats contained in avocado with the antioxidants found in fruit.

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Serves: 4 person(s) Change

Preparation Time: 10 mins

Yield: 4 x approx. 1 cup servings

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Ingredients Convert to Imperial

  • 1/2 cup cup ice cubes or crushed ice
  • 1 (11.5 oz) can peach nectar, no sugar added
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 large, ripe California avocado, peeled, seeded, cut into small chunks
  • 1 (6 oz) carton nonfat vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed, picked over, well-drained
  • 1/4 ripe California avocado, peeled, sliced lengthwise (optional, for garnish)
  • 12 plump blueberries (optional, for garnish)

Directions:

Place all ingredients in blender with lid. Blend on high speed for two minutes or until smooth and creamy. Pour into two tall glasses to serve.

Optional garnish: Pierce slice of avocado with three blueberries on a tiny cocktail sword or skewer and hang on the side of the glass.

Variations:

If desired, replace nonfat vanilla yogurt with nonfat peach or plain yogurt, or, nonfat sugar-free yogurt.

Serving suggestions are not included in the nutritional analysis.

Thanks to California Avocado Commission - www.avocado.org