Description
A refreshing and creamy strawberry avocado smoothie that blends ripe avocados and sweet strawberries with almond milk and a touch of natural maple syrup for a deliciously healthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 ripe avocado
Liquids
- 2 cups almond milk
Sweetener
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash the strawberries thoroughly and remove their stems to ensure they are clean and ready to blend.
- Prepare Avocado: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the creamy flesh with a spoon.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the almond milk, strawberries, and avocado flesh into a blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend the mixture until smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides of the blender if necessary to achieve an even consistency.
- Add Sweetener: Pour in the maple syrup, then blend again briefly to incorporate the sweetness evenly throughout the smoothie.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add more almond milk gradually and blend again until you reach your desired thickness.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve chilled for a refreshing and nutritious drink.
Notes
- For a colder smoothie, use frozen strawberries or add a few ice cubes when blending.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity to your preferred level of sweetness or substitute with honey or agave syrup if desired.
- This smoothie can be customized by adding a handful of spinach for extra nutrients without changing taste significantly.
- Use ripe avocado for the best creamy texture and flavor.
