Healthy Cooking

Avocado Smoothie

Tired of the usual banana or berry smoothie? Try this unusual but tasty version using avocados.

Ingredients

3/4 cup avocado (6 oz.)
1 cup vanilla ice cream
4 tbsp low-fat milk
1 1/3 cups frozen strawberries
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon

Directions

1. Cut avocado in half. Remove skin and pit. Cut into 1-inch cubes. 2. In a blender, place avocado, ice cream, milk and strawberries. Blend until smooth. 3. Add honey, nutmeg and cinnamon. Blend until mixed. 4. Pour into cups or mugs. 5. Sprinkle with extra nutmeg, if desired. Makes 2 servings.

Source: http://www.avocado.org



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