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Mango Kiwi Avocado Green Smoothie

Green smoothies are a great option for those that wish to add extra fruits and veggies into their daily diet, but prefer to do so in an on-the-go fashion. I particularly love this recipe because it’s abundant with vitamin C, fiber and really everything wonderful for you! The combination of kiwis, avocados and mangoes balanced out by 2 cups of spinach make for a concoction that is not overly sweet, so it acts as a great mid-day refresher. All you truly need to make this recipe a reality is to be in possession of a blender– so have fun and try to mix things up a little bit! Comment below and share your favorite green smoothie combination.

Green Smoothie

Image from Ambitious Kitchen 

Mango Kiwi Avocado Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 1 kiwi, sliced and skin removed
  • 1/4 medium ripe avocado, pitted and diced
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1/2 cup ice, if necessary
You can find detailed instructions for this recipe on the blog Ambitious Kitchen. Enjoy!
Monique is the face behind the healthy-eats blog Ambitious Kitchen. Her recipes are a creative and delicious take on eating fresh. For more from Monique and all things Ambitious Kitchen, connect with her on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.

 


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Grilled Corn & Avocado Salad

Trust me, you’ll be crazy for this irresistible Grilled Corn & Avocado Salad too! What I love about this recipe is it’s use of fresh veggies to make a crunchy salad that at the same time makes use of warmer weather’s essential kitchen appliance– the grill. Once you’ve collected all the ingredients for this recipe, the preparation for this dish is fairly simple. After you’ve grilled the corn, you’ll only need to worry about combining all veggies in one bowl and whisking the dressing up in another to pour over the salad later. The best part? There will be only a few dishes to clean up afterwards– which will ensure that you get to enjoy your Grilled Corn & Avocado Salad more quickly than expected.

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Grilled Corn & Avocado Salad

Ingredients: (8 Servings)

  • 5 ears corn, grilled – remove kernels with a sharp knife
  • 10-oz container cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 avocados, diced and sprinkled with lemon juice to prevent browning
  • 3.5-oz container reduced fat feta cheese
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • ½ large cucumber, peeled and diced
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 6 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. salt, or more to taste
  • ⅛ tsp. pepper

For detailed instructions to prepare this dish, you can find the original recipe published on Yummy Healthy Easy.

Jen, of the blog Yummy Healthy Easy, posts recipes that are taste-tested by her So-Cal family. All of her recipes are simple and delicious–the perfect solution for busy families that want to make healthy meals a priority. For more from Jen, check out amazing blog: Yummy Healthy Easy and connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.