Avocado and Melon Breakfast Smoothie

Avocado and Melon Breakfast Smoothie

A delightful combination of green fruit plus fat-free dairy - good for on-the-go.

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Serves: 4 person(s) Change

Preparation Time: 10 mins

Yield: 4 x 1-cup servings

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Ingredients Convert to Metric

  • 1 ripe, fresh California avocado
  • 1 cup honeydew melon chunks (about 1 slice)
  • 1 juice from 1/2 lime (about 1-1/2 tsp. lime juice)
  • 1 cup nonfat milk
  • 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice or white grape juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp honey

Directions:

Cut avocado in half, remove pit. Scoop out avocado flesh and place in blender. Add remaining ingredients. Blend well. Serve cold.

Variations:

For a sweeter smoothie, blend in an additional 1-1/2 teaspoon of honey.

Serving suggestion is not included in the nutritional analysis.

Tips:

This refreshing smoothie can be made a day ahead. Keeps well refrigerated for up to 24 hours. If made ahead, stir gently before pouring into glasses.

Thanks to Courtesy of California Avocado Commission (via Produce for Better Health Foundation)