THE CLEAN GREEN MORNING SMOOTHIE
Looking for a breakfast smoothie that's genuinely clean and simple? This avocado smoothie is about to become your new morning ritual! It's creamy, naturally sweet, and made with just whole food ingredients that actually nourish your body.
Unlike most smoothies loaded with protein powders and artificial ingredients, this one relies entirely on whole foods your body recognises and knows how to use. Every ingredient has a purpose - avocado for healthy fats and creaminess, dates for natural sweetness and minerals, maca for energy and hormone support, greens for nutrients, and MCT oil for quick, clean fuel.
A bit of education about the ingredients in this smoothie:
Avocado - The ultimate superfood! Packed with nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, healthy monounsaturated fats, and fibre. Supports heart health, glowing skin, and keeps you genuinely satisfied.
Dates - Nature's candy that actually nourishes you! Medjool dates provide natural sweetness plus fibre, potassium, and magnesium. So much better than honey or refined sugar.
MCT Oil - Medium-chain triglycerides that provide quick, clean energy for your brain and body. Easily absorbed and can naturally boost your metabolism.
Maca Powder - This Peruvian superfood supports hormone balance, energy levels, and stamina. It has a lovely earthy, slightly nutty flavour.
Wild Greens Powder - A nutrient-dense blend that delivers vitamins, minerals, and chlorophyll without any grassy taste.
Plant-Based Milk - Choose organic, unsweetened varieties for the cleanest option. Cashew milk is incredibly creamy!
Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free - This smoothie is clean eating in its purest form!
You can also add extra protein - Stir in hemp seeds or chia seeds if you want a protein boost!
CLEAN INGREDIENTS (Choose organic when possible)
– 1 organic avocado, pitted and peeled
– 250ml organic plant-based milk (cashew milk recommended)
– 2 medjool dates, pitted
– 1/4 teaspoon MCT oil
– 1 teaspoon maca powder
– 1 scoop wild greens powder (or your favourite greens blend)
Optional Additions:
– Handful of ice cubes for extra thickness
– Pinch of sea salt to enhance flavours
METHOD
Check your avocado - Make sure it's perfectly ripe and creamy. Not too hard, not brown - just right!
Add everything to your blender - Start with the plant milk, then add avocado, pitted dates, MCT oil, maca powder, and greens powder.
Blend until silky smooth - Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy. The avocado creates that gorgeous thick, almost milkshake-like texture.
Taste and adjust - Want it sweeter? Add another date. Too thick? Add a splash more milk. Want it ice-cold? Add ice cubes and blend again.
Serve immediately - Pour into your favourite glass and enjoy while it's fresh and cold!
PRO TIPS
Morning fuel: Enjoy this in the morning so your body can burn those healthy fats throughout the day
Ripe is right: A perfectly ripe avocado is key - it should yield to gentle pressure
Quality matters: Invest in a good-quality greens powder - cheap ones can taste grassy
MCT oil note: If you're new to MCT oil, start with just a few drops and build up gradually
Prep ahead: Pit your dates the night before to make morning blending quicker
Perfect consistency: This should be thick and creamy, not watery - adjust milk accordingly
VARIATIONS
Chocolate version: Add 1 teaspoon raw cacao powder
Minty fresh: Blend in a few fresh mint leaves
Extra protein: Add 1 tablespoon hemp seeds or chia seeds
Spiced: Add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract
Berry twist: Add a handful of frozen berries (changes the colour though!)
Creamier: Use full-fat coconut milk from a can
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving, makes 1 large smoothie)
Energy: 1,465 kJ (350 kcal)
Protein: 5 g
Carbs: 38 g
Fat: 22 g
Fibre: 12 g
