Lupe's Kitchen Corner: Flat Belly Avocado Smoothies (Licuados de Aguacates y Frutas)

Avocado Smoothies 
(Licuados de Aguacate y Frutas)

It's a new year and there are a lot of people that are getting on the health bandwagon. These smoothies are great for weight loss. I know it must sound weird to put avocado in a smoothie but it really does make it creamy. The healthy fats in avocado are especially good for helping you to lose belly fat. Try it out, you might really like it.  

Citrus Avocado
Matcha Green Tea Smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2 Small Avocado (or 1/4 of Large Avocado)
1 tsp Matcha Green Tea Powder
1/2 Frozen Banana
1 Orange
1/2 cup Pineapple
Juice of one Key Lime
1 cup Liquid (Water, Non-Dairy Milk, Tea or Coconut water)
1 tsp Ground Flax
Sweetener of your choice
a handful of fresh greens

Directions:
Peel and pit the Avocado. Peel the orange. Add all the ingredients to a blender.
Pulse til blended well.  

Very Berry Avocado Smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2 Small Avocado (or 1/4 of Large Avocado)
1/2 Frozen Banana
1/4 cup of Blackberries
1/4 cup of Raspberries
1/4 cup of Blueberries
1 cup Liquid (Water, Non-Dairy Milk, Tea or Coconut water)
1 tsp Ground Flax
Sweetener of your choice

Directions:
Peel and pit the Avocado. Add all the ingredients to a blender. Pulse til blended well.

Chocolate Strawberry 
Avocado Smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2 Small Avocado (or 1/4 of Large Avocado)
2 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup Strawberries
1/2 Frozen Banana
1 cup Liquid (Water, Non-Dairy Milk, Tea or Coconut water)
Sweetener of your choice
1 tsp Ground Flax 
1/4 tsp of Vanilla Extract
a pinch of cinnamon
 a pinch of salt

Directions:
Peel and pit the Avocado. Add all the ingredients to a blender. Pulse til blended well.

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