Blended into a savory smoothie with avocado

Blended into a savory smoothie with avocado recipe videos

This is a savory avocado smoothie, a creamy and refreshing drink that blends ripe avocado with liquid and seasonings. Common ingredients include avocado, water or milk, lime juice, salt, and sometimes herbs like cilantro or a touch of chili. It's a popular, hydrating beverage found in various forms across Latin America and the Caribbean.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This smoothie is high in healthy monounsaturated fats and provides a good source of fiber and potassium. A typical serving contains roughly 200-250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	19 g
Fiber	9 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	300 mg
Potassium	485 mg
Vitamin K	21 mcg
Folate	81 mcg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin E	2.1 mg
Magnesium	29 mg
Vitamin B6	0.25 mg
Pantothenic Acid	1.4 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a refreshing, nutrient-dense drink often enjoyed as a cooling accompaniment to meals or as a standalone snack. Nutritionally, it's unique for delivering the creamy texture and satiety of a smoothie without relying on fruit sugars, focusing instead on healthy fats and electrolytes.