This 5-ingredient vegan raspberry avocado smoothie with lime is light, creamy and super refreshing. The smoothie contains lime pulp rather than just the juice and is sweetened with a little maple syrup. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack anytime.
This raspberry avocado smoothie is a delicious and easy way to add more vegetables into your diet. The smoothie is moderately sweet and super zesty and no one will know it contains a hidden vegetable!
If you read my post from a few days ago you will know that wonky avocados have recently flooded the supermarkets in the UK. As a result, I have several wonky avocados ripening on my windowsill in the kitchen. I've been doing my best not to let them go to waste and today I am sharing my new avocado recipe.
Creamy avocado smoothie recipe ingredients
Avocado is an ideal smoothie ingredient, as it provides extra nutrients, is a great natural thickener and produces a silky smooth texture. And you can't taste it at all in this avocado berry smoothie recipe!
The smoothie is fruity and zingy thanks to the combination of raspberries and lime. I used not just the juice of a lime but also the pulp so you can really taste this delicious fruit! To peel the lime start by trimming both the top and bottom of the fruit. Place it on one end and slice the skin (along with the pith) downwards all the way around (see the photo below). Then simply throw the peeled lime into the blender along with the other ingredients and make the smoothie!
Lime makes a great pairing with both avocado as well as raspberries. I've used all 3 in my raspberry avocado muffins recipe (see also my key lime cheesecake pie with avocado).
How to make avocado raspberry smoothie
This avocado berry smoothie takes seconds to make. You can add a little less maple syrup to start with and add more, if needed, once you've pureed the ingredients.
1. Place the ingredients in the blender and puree until silky smooth.
2. Enjoy chilled.
Top tips
This raspberry smoothie makes a delicious easy breakfast idea as well as a refreshing, healthy snack.
- Raspberries: Use either fresh or frozen. You can also add blackberries into the mixture if you like.
- I used coconut water but almond or hazelnut milk would work too.
- Sugar: I added a bit of maple syrup into the smoothie but you can use another sweetener, such as agave or rice syrup and honey (for a vegetarian option).
- Storing: Store in a jar/bottle and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Shake before use.
You might also like
If you like this recipe you may also like quinoa raspberry smoothie as well as my beet smoothie and spinach berry smoothies. Try also sweet potato smoothie with mango and 2 broccoli smoothie recipes: one with melon, the other with berries.
Check out also this collection of 18 healthy, easy vegetable breakfast recipes.
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Recipe
Zesty Raspberry Avocado Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado medium, peeled, deseeded
- 2 cups (250 g) raspberries frozen or fresh
- 1 lime peeled (see Instructions)
- 1 cup (240 ml) coconut water/almond milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or to taste
Instructions
- To peel the lime start by trimming both the top and bottom of the fruit. Place it on one end and slice the skin (along with the pith) downwards all the way around (see the photo below).
- Place the peeled lime along with the rest of the ingredients in the blender (use less maple syrup to start with and if needed add more later) and puree until silky smooth. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Raspberries: Use either fresh or frozen. You can also add blackberries into the mixture if you like.
- I used coconut water but almond or hazelnut milk would work too.
- Sugar: I added a bit of maple syrup into the smoothie but you can use another sweetener, such as agave or rice syrup and honey (for a vegetarian option).
- Storing: Store in a jar/bottle and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Shake before use.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.
**A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.
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