Man, It feels good to be home. After an awesomely wild weekend of working hard and playing harder, it’s extremely satisfying to be relaxing in my own space, enjoying a quiet and productive evening in.
Confession: When I say productive, what I really mean is you can find me in bed breaking in my new sweatpants, eating wonton soup straight out of the container, and watching Ratatouille.
Just thought we should be clear on that.
Now that the weekend is over, and we’re back to the daily grind, I thought I’d treat us to a creamy green smoothie rich in nutrients and flavor.
It’s got spinach! And Kiwi! And avocado, too!
This… this is a smoothie your body and brain will love and respect you for slurping down.
And while this gorgeously green drinky-drink may look less like a treat and more like penance for all the gin and buffalo wings consumed on game day, I assure you I’d happily sip my veggies in this form any day.
Get it!
Spinach, Kiwi, and Avocado Smoothie – Baker by Nature
Serves 2-4
1 cup fresh spinach leaves, packed
3 kiwi, peeled and sliced
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
1 1/2 cup coconut milk
1 cup ice
3 tablespoons raw honey
In a blender combine spinach, kiwi, avocado, coconut milk, ice, and honey. Blend until smooth. Enjoy right away!
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
I have been having a major love affair with avocados lately, and I’ve been buying them by the bagful. Eating them smashed onto toast is getting a little bit old, so I’m going to try throwing one into a smoothie next! PS. I love your definition of productive. 🙂
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
You and I have the exact same definition of “productive” — only mine includes eating Chipotle and watching Downton Abbey. Truth.
Oh, and this smoothie looks like SO MUCH YUM.
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Oh man, I really wish I had a glass of this for breakfast right now!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
I’m going nuts for how thick this looks! I made a banana strawberry spinach smoothie last week and threw some avocado in there too for fun. I loved it! I’m excited to experiment more with adding them to my beloved smoothies. 🙂
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
I just threw a kiwi into my smoothie yesterday. Next time trying with avocado!
David Crichton says
Hi Ashley, I think if you sprinkled some pistachios on the top I could be tempted. Salad in a glass no less!
Jenny @ BAKE says
I love that colour! I think I have most of those ingredients at home so I am going to have to try this!
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations says
It actually looks great! Unlike some other spinach and avocado smoothies. I love that yours has coconut milk in it. I am a sucker for it these days.
Sarah says
Man, that smoothie looks amazing, almost mousse-like in texture. I guess it’s the avocado in there? Either way, that looks like a stone cold treat.
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
Oh eating (drinking?) healthy has never looked so pretty! This smoothie sounds so refreshing. Green power! PS. Ratatouille rocks.