
Strawberry Avocado SmoothieRecipe by Chef Michael Williams Prep time 5 mins Ready in 5 mins This is a vitamin/mineral loaded, no-sugar added way to quench your little ones parched mouths. Take comfort in watching the bottom come up when their glasses are filled with this tonic! Ingredients 1 small ripe avocado 1 ½ cup chilled strawberries (not frozen) ¾ cup plain yogurt (2% or higher fat) 2 tbsp orange juice or 1 tsp lemon/lime juice ½ tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp cinnamon (optional) 1 tbsp ground sprouted flax seed (optional) Directions Cut avocado in half and remove the pit. Use a spoon to scoop out the avocado and place in blender. Add yogurt, strawberries, citrus juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and flax seed to the blender. Blend on high until smooth. Add a little milk if more liquid is needed. Transfer half the smoothie to a reusable drink container and add a couple of ice cubes. Take two minutes for yourself and enjoy the remaining smoothie. Variations If you try the avocado and it is rejected, just add in a banana in its place.

Strawberry Avocado SmoothieRecipe by Chef Michael Williams

Prep time 5 mins
Ready in 5 mins

This is a vitamin/mineral loaded, no-sugar added way to quench your little ones parched mouths. Take comfort in watching the bottom come up when their glasses are filled with this tonic!

Ingredients

1 small ripe avocado
1 ½ cup chilled strawberries (not frozen)
¾ cup plain yogurt (2% or higher fat)
2 tbsp orange juice or 1 tsp lemon/lime juice
½ tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1 tbsp ground sprouted flax seed (optional)

Directions

Cut avocado in half and remove the pit. Use a spoon to scoop out the avocado and place in blender.
Add yogurt, strawberries, citrus juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and flax seed to the blender.
Blend on high until smooth. Add a little milk if more liquid is needed.
Transfer half the smoothie to a reusable drink container and add a couple of ice cubes.
Take two minutes for yourself and enjoy the remaining smoothie.

Variations

If you try the avocado and it is rejected, just add in a banana in its place.