Double-Decker Tropical Avocado Smoothies
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Double Decker Tropical Avocado Smoothies are a two-in-one treat that tastes like dessert but nourishes like a healthy meal! The foundation is creamy avocado, sweet kiwi, juicy mango, and bright pineapple juice. Next, cool coconut milk and fan-favorite strawberries are blended and poured on top. The result is a half-pink, half-green, all-delicious smoothie packed with fiber, nutrients, and LOTS of flavor! It’s a huge hit with kids and adults alike; perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an after-school snack.
Is there anything more refreshing than an ice-cold smoothie during these hot summer months? During the summer my family is always making smoothies so I was so excited to see this new cookbook by Deborah Harroun. Best 100 Smoothies for Kids is packed with easy smoothie recipes that are sure to please both young and old alike. I love that they are no sugar-added recipes so I can serve them up to my kids any time of day and feel great about it.
The first smoothie I knew I had to try from this book was the Double-Decker Tropical Avocado Smoothie. Their name just says it all! I used to question avocado in smoothies but once you try it, you’ll see they work wonders. As long as you are adding them in with other ingredients you don’t really taste them, more than anything they just add a wonderful creaminess to a smoothie. I usually add a banana to an avocado smoothie recipe for texture and sweetness, but I loved the way they paired with kiwi, pineapple juice, and mangoes in this recipe! Then you get that simple top layer that consists of strawberries and coconut milk, I blended up a a little extra because I knew I’d love this layer. (Plus it’s dairy-free for anyone sensitive to milk or yogurt!)
If you’d like to purchase this cookbook packed with delicious smoothies of every kind you can buy it on Amazon here or Barnes and Noble here. I can’t wait to try all the other recipes from this book! They all look perfectly delicious and oh-so refreshing!
Smoothies are so easy to remix with your dietary needs or nutritional goals for your family. Here are a few ways to change up your smoothie game:
- Use a frozen banana in place of ice cubes
- Add a few drops of vanilla
- Mix in a handful of spinach or kale
- Measure a scoop of protein powder
- Greek yogurt adds protein, calcium, and creaminess
- Chia seeds or hemp seeds are superfoods and add texture
- Blend it thick and top with fresh fruit and granola for a smoothie bowl
- Sweetened condensed milk, maple syrup, or stevia can be used as a sweetener
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Double-Decker Tropical Avocado Smoothies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mango chunks
- 2 kiwis , peeled
- Half a small , ripe avocado, peeled and cored
- 3/4 cup coconut milk beverage
- 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
Instructions
- Pour pineapple juice into a blender. Add in mangoes, kiwis and avocado. Blend until smooth. Divide smoothie among 3 - 4 glasses. Rinse blender.
- Add coconut milk and strawberries to blender and blend until smooth. Spoon strawberry smoothie over smoothie in glasses. Serve immediately.
- Recipe source: recipe from Best 100 Smoothies for Kids by Deborah Harroun