Blueberry Avocado Smoothie with Lemon & Yogurt Recipe
This refreshing Blueberry Avocado Smoothie combines the zesty brightness of lemon with creamy avocado and protein-packed Greek yogurt for a nutritious and delicious drink. Perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack, this smoothie is easy to make with wholesome ingredients and can be customized with optional protein or collagen powders.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lemon (zest from whole, juice from half)
- 2 cups almond milk, unsweetened (or other plant-based milk)
- 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup avocado chunks, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Optional Ingredients
- Unflavoured or vanilla protein powder or collagen powder (as desired)
- Ice (if not using frozen blueberries or avocado, add until desired temperature is reached)
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon: Wash and dry one lemon thoroughly. Use a zester or grater to zest the entire peel of the lemon carefully, avoiding the bitter white pith. Then, cut the lemon in half and juice only one half for the smoothie.
- Add ingredients to blender: Pour 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk into a high-speed blender first. Then add the 2 cups of blueberries (fresh or frozen), 1/2 cup of avocado chunks (fresh or frozen), the lemon zest and juice from half the lemon, 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. Include any optional protein or collagen powder if desired. Add ice if you are using fresh fruit instead of frozen to achieve a chilled smoothie.
- Blend until smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Check the consistency and flavor, and adjust by adding more liquid almond milk or ice if necessary, or a bit more lemon juice if you prefer a tangier taste.
- Serve and enjoy: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Using the zest of one whole lemon and juice of only half gives the perfect lemon flavor balance; add more juice gradually if you prefer a stronger lemon taste.
- You can substitute almond milk with any plant-based milk or regular milk per preference.
- Chia seeds add fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, but you can omit if desired.
- Frozen blueberries and avocado help give the smoothie a thick, chilled texture without needing ice.
- This smoothie can be easily customized by adding protein powder or collagen for an extra nutritional boost.
Keywords: blueberry smoothie, avocado smoothie, lemon smoothie, Greek yogurt smoothie, healthy breakfast, plant-based milk smoothie, chia seeds smoothie
