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Avocado Pear Mango Green Smoothie Recipe

October 17, 2012 by Dawn Michelle

I love my green smoothies!  They are perfect for breakfast and especially in the middle of the day when you need a pick me up.  I was really excited about this recipe and thought it was share worthy.

Green smoothies are a super easy way to get in your fresh fruits and green leafy veggies any time of the day.

I honestly had been so in love with my mango banana spinach smoothie all summer that I didn’t even consider adding anything else to it.  Adding a few new ingredients made this smoothie extra yummy.  Lately I’ve also been transitioning the base of my smoothies with alkaline water versus nut milks which is less plastic waste in terms of convenience foods.  Yes juice and milk cartons do contain plastic, but that is another story for my plastic free update another time.

I know I could make my own nut milk, yet if you’re a follower of this blog you know I already make so many things as is.  I probably will start one day though.  Feel free to make this recipe exactly how you like it!

What you will need:

Filtered Water or Nut Milk

Avocado

Pear

Coconut Oil

Spinach

Mango

Banana

Almond Meal or Favorite Protein Powder

Of Course… Blender

Pour two cups of water or nut milk into your blender.  Add half of an avocado, one pear minus the core, and a large handful of spinach.  Blend.  Now add one banana, 1/2 cup of cut mango (fresh or frozen), blend some more, then finally add 1/4 cup of almond meal or protein powder of your choice and one or two tablespoons of coconut oil and blend again.

Hemp seeds are another wonderful option for vegan protein!  If you like your smoothie to be even sweeter try adding a few fresh dates.  Just make sure you take the seeds out.

This recipe makes enough to fill up the entire blender which is perfect for me since a smoothie tends to be the main part of my first meal of the day.

It also allows for my hubby to have some if he wants without me wishing I had made more.  Adding the avocado makes this smoothie extra creamy, adds healthy fats, and a bit more protein.  I’ve been stocking up on avocados!

Purchase organic fruits and veggies whenever possible.

You can actually save more money buying organic fruits and vegetables at a local farmer’s market versus buying even regular produce at any store that I’ve seen.  Organic doesn’t necessarily mean it costs more.  It just depends on where you buy it.  You can’t beat the price and quality of local and organic produce!

If you try this one let me know what you think.  Peace!

Don’t forget about the Vapour Organic Beauty Stratus Instant Skin Perfector GIVEAWAY!!!

(Image by Dawn Michelle)

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  1. Amy says

    October 20, 2012 at 6:28 am

    That sounds delicious! Do you have a favorite protein powder? I’d like to start using one, but am afraid so many will have undesirable chemicals. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      October 20, 2012 at 7:04 pm

      Hi Amy,

      I’ve used different types of protein powders and I do like ones that are hemp based or raw. You can use ground hemp seeds as a protein powder or almond meal. I also like Raw Meal which is high in protein and has a ton of amazing other nutrients vitamins and probiotics. If you go to a health food store you can look over the options available and ask questions.

      Enjoy your weekend!
      ~Dawn Michelle

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  2. Trina says

    August 2, 2014 at 5:09 am

    Try this 2 avocados, 2 dates, 1 cup of coconut milk or almond milk, 1 cup of spinich, and two table spoons of your favorite chocolate powder. Vlend well for and added chill add some ice cubes. Enjoy

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      August 2, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      Hi Trina,
      This sounds amazing!

      Reply
  3. Audrey says

    April 3, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    I absolutely loved this smoothie. It tastes so good!! I am definitely going to do it again 😉

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      April 5, 2017 at 5:13 pm

      Hi Audrey,
      Sweet! I’m so glad you liked it. I’m a smoothie girl for life. Have a great day!

      Reply
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