Blueberry Avocado Smoothie With Lemon & Yogurt Recipe
This refreshing Blueberry Avocado Smoothie blends the creamy richness of avocado and Greek yogurt with the bright zest and juice of lemon, enhanced by antioxidant-rich blueberries and a hint of cinnamon. Packed with chia seeds for added fiber, this nutrient-dense smoothie offers a balanced, satisfying start to your day or a wholesome snack that’s dairy-light with almond milk and optionally boostable with protein or collagen powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Fruits and Dairy
- 1 lemon (zest from whole, juice from half)
- 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup avocado chunks, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Liquids
- 2 cups almond milk, unsweetened (or other plant-based milk)
Flavorings and Add-ins
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Optional: unflavoured or vanilla protein powder or collagen powder
- Ice, as needed to reach desired temperature (if not using frozen ingredients)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon: Wash and dry the lemon thoroughly. Using a zester or fine grater, zest the entire peel of the lemon to capture its aromatic oils. Then cut the lemon in half and juice one half, reserving the juice for the smoothie.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Pour the unsweetened almond milk into a high-speed blender first. Follow by adding the blueberries, avocado chunks, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, chia seeds, cinnamon, the reserved lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is fully smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick or you want a thinner consistency, gradually add a little more almond milk.
- Adjust Temperature and Flavor: Add ice cubes if needed to chill the smoothie, especially if fresh (not frozen) ingredients were used. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon intensity if you desire, considering adding the juice of the other half lemon for extra zest.
- Serve: Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately for the best fresh flavor and texture.
Notes
- The zest and juice of the lemon add bright, tangy flavor; start with half the juice and adjust to taste to avoid overpowering the smoothie.
- Using frozen blueberries and avocado chunks will chill the smoothie without needing ice.
- Greek yogurt adds creaminess and protein; use plant-based yogurt for a vegan version.
- Optional protein or collagen powder can boost nutrition but is not required.
- Adjust thickness by adding more or less almond milk or ice.
Keywords: blueberry smoothie, avocado smoothie, lemon smoothie, healthy smoothie, Greek yogurt smoothie, plant-based smoothie, chia seeds, antioxidant smoothie
