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11 Reasons You Shouldn't Be Freaked Out By Avocado In Smoothies

If you're skeptical, don't be.

We love avocados so much we will eat them in practically anything. As long as they're not warm (see here), avocados can pretty much do no wrong.

Recently, we've been seeing avocados turn up in a lot of smoothies. If you're skeptical, don't be. Avocados provide a uniquely silky texture to smoothies without an overbearing taste. They're like a magic ingredient that will completely transform your smoothie game.

Avocados can give real substance to what might otherwise be an unfulfilling smoothie, and they offer a range of health benefits, too. They're high in protein and potassium, and a great source of fiber and healthy fat. After putting some avocado in a smoothie, you may never make another smoothie without it again.

Here are 11 smoothie recipes made all the better with avocado:

1.

Green Smoothie With Avocado

Gena Hamshaw from Food52
Get the Green Smoothie With Avocado recipe by Gena Hamshaw from Food52
2.

Avocado Blueberry Smoothie

I Am Baker
Get the Avocado Blueberry Smoothie recipe from I Am Baker
3.

Avocado-Pear Smoothie

Martha Stewart
Get the Avocado-Pear Smoothie from Martha Stewart
4.

Brain Power Smoothie (Blueberry Avocado Smoothie)

Gimme Some Oven
Get the Brain Power Smoothie (Blueberry Avocado Smoothie) recipe from Gimme Some Oven
5.

Avocado Citrus Breakfast Shake

Fiveandspice from Food52
Get the Avocado Citrus Breakfast Shake recipe by Fiveandspice from Food52
6.

Raspberry Banana Avocado Smoothie

Texanerin Baking
Get the Raspberry Banana Avocado Smoothie from Texanerin Baking
7.

Apple & Avocado Smoothie

Diary of a Fit Mommy
Get the Apple & Avocado Smoothie recipe from Diary of a Fit Mommy
8.

Avocado Mango Smoothie

Scarletta Bakes
Get the Avocado Mango Smoothie recipe from Scarletta Bakes
9.

Cranberry Orange Avocado Smoothie

Texanerin Baking
Get the Cranberry Orange Avocado Smoothie recipe from Texanerin Baking
10.

Avocado Smoothie

Martha Stewart
Get the Avocado Smoothie recipe from Martha Stewart
11.

Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

Texanerin Baking
Get the Chocolate Avocado Smoothie recipe from Texanerin Baking

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