Easy Meals: Superfood Smoothie with Avocado and Bok Choy
Smoothies are always a nice staple in the kitchen because they’re so flexible. You can sip one to get some energy in the morning. You can take it with you on the go and drink it throughout the day. The only problem is that if you use a lot of fruits, you can very quickly get to dangerously high sugar levels. So how can you work around that? Easy: just make this superfood smoothie with avocado and bok choy.
Loaded with fiber, potassium and Vitamins C and D, this superfood smoothie utilizes a few fruits (pears, grapes, and avocados), but you’re getting some great nutritional value out of baby bok choy, too. Baby bok choy has good amounts of magnesium, which can help lower stress levels. Worried about a big project coming up at work? Going on a first date tonight? Not sure why your yard is suddenly overflowing with elves (and not the helpful kind)? Just take a swig of this superfood smoothie, and your problems won’t seem so bad. Let’s get to sippin’!
Superfood Smoothie with Avocado and Bok Choy
Notes
If you truly dislike almond or other nut milk, you can substitute with whole milk.
Ingredients
- ½ cup baby bok choy (2-3 clusters)
- 1 avocado, scooped
- 1 medium pear, sliced
- ¼ to ½ cup green grapes (about 12 – 16)
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the bok choy, cut the pear into slices, and scoop avocado with a spoon.
- Place all the ingredients into the blender, topping it off with almond milk. Add more almond milk for a more liquid-y texture. Blend and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Superfood Smoothie with Avocado and Bok Choy
Serves: 2
Amount Per Serving: 12 oz.
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Calories | 187 | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat 12.2g | 18.5% | |
Saturated Fat | 0 | |
Trans Fat | ||
Cholesterol | 0 | |
Sodium 114mg | 4.8% | |
Total Carbohydrate 22.1g | 7.3% | |
Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 32% | |
Sugars 12.2g | ||
Protein 3g |
Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
Calcium | Iron |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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This Superfood Smoothie is Good For:
Vitamin C, potassium, immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory
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