Directions
1. Title: “Healthy and Refreshing Brazilian Guava Smoothie”
Subtitle: “A Nutrient-Dense and Flavorful Recipe Inspired by Brazilian Cuisine”
2. Features: Kid-Friendly, Zero Waste, Low-Carb, Quick & Easy, Seasonal, Superfoods, Vegan
3. Quick Description: This refreshing smoothie is bursting with nutrients from its high fiber content, making it perfect for kids on the go! Its sweet taste comes from guavas, which have a low glycemic index, ensuring that your energy levels remain stable throughout the day. It also includes almond milk for creamy texture and protein. The combination of flavors and textures make this a unique take on a classic smoothie recipe.
4. Ingredients List:
– 2 medium ripe avocados (about ½ cup)
– ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves
– ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
– 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)
– ½ cup packed spinach leaves (or other greens such as Swiss chard or kale)
– 1/3 cup raw shredded coconut (for texture only; no added sugar)
– 1 large frozen guava (or 2 small ones), chopped into pieces
– 1/4 cup raw unsalted cashews (for texture only; no added salt)
– 2 cups water (filtered if possible)
– 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions:
1. Add all the ingredients except the almond milk to a blender. Puree until smooth. If you find that the mixture is too thick, you can thin it out by adding more water.
2. Pour the mixture in a glass bowl and set aside while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
3. Place the almond milk in a separate container and stir in half a cup of cold water to create a slushy consistency.
4. Add the slushy almond milk to the pureed mixture and mix well.
5. Transfer the mixture back into the blender and pulse at high speed until thoroughly combined and very smooth.
6. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.
Note: Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge within one day.
Serving size: 2 servings
Difficulty Level: Easy
Nutrition Facts per serving:
– Calories: 360 calories
– Total fat: 12g
– Saturated fat: 3g
– Cholesterol: 0mg
– Dietary fiber: 15g
– Protein: 10g
– Vitamin A: 1% DV
– Vitamin C: 25% DV
– Iron: 3% DV
– Calcium: 3% DV
– Potassium: 1% DV
Total Time Needed: Approximately 10 minutes
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Add all the ingredients except the almond milk to a blender. Puree until smooth. If you find that the mixture is too thick, you can thin it out by adding more water. |
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Pour the mixture in a glass bowl and set aside while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. |
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Place the almond milk in a separate container and stir in half a cup of cold water to create a slushy consistency. |
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Add the slushy almond milk to the pureed mixture and mix well. |
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Transfer the mixture back into the blender and pulse at high speed until thoroughly combined and very smooth. |
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Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. |
