05/03/2017
Avocado Ginger Shakeology smoothie!
Blueberries, spinach, avocado, ginger, h**p seeds… this Avocado Ginger Shakeology smoothie has so many good things in it! Together the combination is surprisingly delicious.
Blueberries and spinach pack antioxidants and help you get your daily dose of fruit and vegetables. A full serving of avocado gives it healthy fats that will help this satisfying shake keep you feeling full for hours. For those who aren’t so sure about putting avocado (or spinach!) in a smoothie — trust us — you won’t taste it, and it adds luxurious creaminess.
Need to ripen an avocado quickly for your shake? Here’s how. The Flour Method: This method, which relies on a brown paper bag, calls for regular old flour to be added. Pour enough flour into the bag to bury the avocado, then tape the bag shut and place it near a sunny window. While the bag traps the ethylene gas emitted by the avocado, the flour absorbs the moisture and should prevent mold growth and bruising. Give it 24 hours!
H**p seeds are an ingredient you may not have tried, but definitely, should! These tiny, hulled seeds are available in many grocery and health food stores. If you can’t find them, or you prefer to use something else, sunflower seeds, raw pumpkin seeds, or ground flax are great substitutes.
Yield: 1 smoothie
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup ice
1 scoop Strawberry Shakeology*
½ cup fresh (or frozen) blueberries
½ cup fresh spinach
1 Tbsp. h**p (or chia) seeds
¼ medium avocado
1 tsp. finely chopped fresh ginger (or ¼ tsp. dried ginger)
Instructions
*Don’t have Shakeology yet? Go to my page, http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/cjleitner and select the “Shop” tab near the middle of the page.
Place almond milk, ice, Shakeology, blueberries, spinach, h**p seeds, avocado, and ginger in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 342
Total Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 322 mg
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 10 g
Sugars: 15 g
Protein: 22 g
