Banana, Avocado, and Kale Green Smoothie

almond milk

🥗Healthier: coconut water

💰Cheaper: water

Coconut water adds hydration and electrolytes.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Flaxseeds provide similar omega-3 benefits.

avocado

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with less fat.

Chop about 1 cup of kale leaves.

Measure and add 1 and 1/2 cups of cold green tea to the blender.

Blend the kale and green tea on high until reduced.

Chop and add 2 medium ripe bananas to the blender.

If desired, freeze the bananas for 20 to 30 minutes for a colder smoothie.

Cut and scoop out the flesh of 1 small avocado into the blender.

Add 1 tablespoon of flax seed to the blender.

Optionally, add 2 tablespoons of honey or agave for sweetness.

Blend all ingredients on high until smooth.

Pour the smoothie into glasses, filling about two good size glasses.

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