Not everyone is an early breakfast person, but there’s still a way to get a healthy dose of fiber, nutrients, and healthy fats in the morning. Try this easy-to-make and simply delicious green smoothie that’s made with avocado, spinach, cucumber, and several other readily-available ingredients. It’s full of vitamins, fiber, iron, potassium, and many other nutrients people need throughout the day!
A Few Simple Ingredients
To make this flavorful smoothie, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- One large avocado
- Two cups of fresh spinach with any thick stems discarded
- Two-thirds of a cup of water
- A half-inch piece of fresh ginger – sliced
- Half a cup of kefir
- Half a teaspoon of lemon zest
- One teaspoon of lemon juice
- A quarter of an English cucumber, sliced into half-circles and frozen
- A pinch of salt
- A tablespoon of cilantro
- A cup of frozen, seedless, green grapes
- One scoop of collagen – this step is optional
Prepare a Delicious Smoothie
The only equipment you need to make this smoothie is a blender. In the blender, puree the avocado, spinach, kefir, water, ginger, cilantro, collagen (if you choose to use it), lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Add the frozen grapes and cucumber. Keep blending to get a smooth consistency. Pour into your favorite cup and enjoy this refreshing treat!
Tips and Tricks
You can use more water and lemon juice to adjust the consistency and flavor of the final product. Don’t be afraid to make this recipe your own by changing things up and adding ingredients like frozen bananas, a drizzle of honey, or substituting kefir for plain yogurt. Keep in mind that avocado turns brown quickly. If you have leftovers from this delicious drink, turn it into a salad dressing by mixing it with a bit more water and salt and blending in parsley, basil, and chives.