Banana Avocado Salad Smoothie
Yummy. Just starting out on a raw food diet and this was my first smoothie with what I had on hand.
Yummy. Just starting out on a raw food diet and this was my first smoothie with what I had on hand.
- Carbohydrate 20.6763049876 g
- Cholesterol 1.51197456533333 mg
- Fat 10.17587771088 g
- Fiber 6.30099982976914 g
- Protein 4.82174996722667 g
- Saturated Fat 1.57074717873867 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (212g)
- Sodium 66.324672032 mg
- Sugar 14.3753051578309 g
- Trans Fat 0.696820552210669 g
- Calories 179 calories
Step-by-step
- Peel Avocado & Banana, then add all the ingredients into your blender and blend until smooth.
Limited counter space and a standard medium-wattage motor mean that raw ingredients must be loaded with intention to achieve a uniform texture without overheating the appliance. When blending fibrous greens like spinach alongside dense fats from avocado, the liquid base needs to contact the blades first to create an immediate vortex. Pouring skim milk or coconut vanilla milk into the canister before adding the solid components prevents the blades from spinning dry and stalling the motor. Cut the banana into chunks roughly one inch thick and slice the carrot into rounds to assist the blades in grabbing the produce quickly. Blending for precisely forty-five seconds usually achieves a smooth consistency, provided the greens are fully submerged beneath the liquid before power is applied. Avocados introduce monounsaturated fats that naturally emulsify the mixture, yielding a heavier body than ice-based drinks while requiring no thickeners or stabilizers. If substituting coconut vanilla milk for skim milk, account for the higher fat content by pulsing the machine twice at the start to break down stubborn carrot pieces. Consume the beverage within twenty minutes of mixing to prevent oxidation from turning the banana and avocado components into a dull brownish hue. Cleaning the blender immediately with warm water and a drop of dish soap prevents residual spinach fibers from drying out under the blade assembly.
