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This Avocado and Moringa Green Smoothie is a simple and delicious way to kick-start the day! It's filled with fibre, antioxidants, good fats and many vitamins and minerals. It's also dairy-free, gluten-free and naturally sweetened.
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There's nothing like a nourishing green smoothie to give the body a little boost! This simple Moringa smoothie is quick and easy to make. Plus, its a nutritional powerhouse that'll fuel you for the for the morning. It's also great for nursing mothers!
If you've had Moringa before, you'll know it has quite a distinct taste. It has a slight peppery flavour, and you only need a very small amount. Trust me, you don't want to add more than a teaspoon to your smoothie. You get a lot of bang for your buck with this superfood!
What is Moringa Powder?
Moringa powder is derived from the leaves and seed pods of the Moringa Oleifera tree. Which, in fact, belongs to the brassica family. The Moringa Oleifera tree grows all over the subtropics but is native to the sub-Himalayas in northwest India.
The Moringa tree has rightfully gained the nickname 'miracle tree' by locals due to its plethora of nutrients that can contribute to many health benefits.
What Makes This Green Smoothie Healthy?
Aside from the Moringa powder, this Green Smoothie is full of other nourishing ingredients, including fresh greens, avocado and banana.
Health Benefits
Superfood. Moringa is a highly nutrient-dense food. It’s rich in protein, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds and many vitamins and minerals.
Skin-loving. This smoothie is rich in healthy fats, antioxidants and vitamins A, C and E, which can contribute to healthy, glowing skin.
Heart-healthy. Rich in fibre, potassium, antioxidants and healthy fats, this smoothie is full of ingredients that can contribute to heart health.
Galactogogue (lactogenic). Since Moringa contains properties that can help stimulate and increase the production and secretion of breast milk, it can be beneficial for nursing mothers.
Seasonal Benefits
Spring is a great season to reap the digestive benefits of fresh greens and Moringa powder.
Summer is a great season to enjoy the cooling benefits of Moringa, avocado and banana. Its also a great time to use garden-fresh greens!
How to Make A Moringa and Avocado Green Smoothie
Making this Green Avocado Smoothie with Moringa is incredibly simple! You only need a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of time. Follow the steps below or watch the video.
What You Will Need
Equipment
- Blender to create a smooth, creamy texture.
- Measuring utensils for accuracy.
Ingredients
- Avocado helps to create a thick and creamy texture while providing healthy fats and many vitamins and minerals
- Moringa powder is the nutritional powerhouse of this smoothie, providing protein, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It also adds a peppery zing, so only a small amount is needed.
- Fresh spring greens (or baby spinach) adds fibre, vitamins, minerals and a fresh flavour.
- Milk helps to create a smooth and creamy texture. Any milk can be used. However, I like using homemade almond, tigernut or coconut to keep it dairy-free.
- Banana provides natural sweetness and flavour while contributing to a thick and creamy texture.
- Pure vanilla extract adds an uplifting flavour that balances out the peppery and earthy greens.
Step 1: Measure Ingredients
Place the milk (I like using homemade almond, tigernut or coconut), avocado, banana and greens into a blender. Next, add the pure vanilla extract and Moringa powder. If you've never had Moringa before, go with half a teaspoon for a single batch of this smoothie. Moringa is a potent superfood, and you don't need much to reap its benefits. Since it is quite peppery, you really don’t want to add too much. Trust me, I’ve learned the hard way.
Step 2: Blend
Once you've added all the ingredients to your blender, turn it up to a medium speed and blend until smooth.
My Top Tips
- Avoid overblending to keep this smoothie cold and refreshing.
- Use frozen banana for a cold summer smoothie.
- Less is more when it comes to Moringa powder. It has a peppery flavour and is extremely nutrient-dense, which can cause undesirable effects if too much is added. If you've never had it before, I recommend starting with half the amount called for.
Substitutions & Variations
Turn it into a smoothie bowl by reducing the amount of milk by half (1 cup for a single batch).
Other nutritional boosters can be used instead of moringa (though it will change the nutritional profile and no longer contain lactogenic properties).
Hemp hearts can be added for an extra boost of protein and healthy fats.
Grass-fed collagen powder can be added for additional nutritional qualities that support gut and skin health.
Baby spinach or baby beet greens can be used in place of the mixed greens.
Green sprouts can be added for an extra boost of nutrients.
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Recipe Highlights
Nutrient-dense. This smoothie is full of nutrient-rich ingredients, providing plenty of vitamins, minerals, protein and antioxidants.
Lactogenic. Perfect for nursing mothers, Moringa can help to stimulate milk production.
Cooling. Perfect for beating the summer heat, this smoothie is full of cooling ingredients.
Versatile. This smoothie can easily be transformed into a smoothie bowl, and many substitutions or variations can be made.
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Avocado & Moringa Green Smoothie (Nutrient Rich, Lactogenic)
Print RecipeEquipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 Banana (Frozen)
- ½ Avocado
- ½ - 1 teaspoon Moringa Powder (*see notes)
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 handful Fresh Greens
- 2 cups Milk (I like using homemade almond, coconut or tigernut)
Instructions
- Place the milk (I like using homemade almond, tigernut or coconut), avocado, banana and greens into a blender. Next, add the pure vanilla extract and Moringa powder. If you've never had Moringa before, go with half a teaspoon for a single batch of this smoothie. Moringa is a potent superfood, and you don't need much to reap its benefits. Since it is quite peppery, you really don’t want to add too much. Trust me, I’ve learned the hard way.
- Once you've added all the ingredients to your blender, turn it up to a medium speed and blend until smooth.
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