Avocados are not only tasty, creamy, and a darn delight to have in a salad, but they also contain a huge amount of essential nutrients and health benefits. They're a great source of vitamins C, E, K and B6, as well as magnesium, potassium, folate, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
Not sure what all that is and why you need it in your life? All you need to know is that avocados' high level of healthy, beneficial fats can benefit your heart and cardiovascular system and help protect you against heart disease and lower blood pressure. And with low sugar content, they are a great way to feel fuller for longer in between meals.
Avocado & Peanut Butter Smoothie
In the spirit of National Avocado Day, we're looking into some tasty ways to use this fruit (yes, that's right. Avocados are fruit!) with Yumello peanut butter of course. And it turns out there are plenty of inventive avocado and peanut butter recipes that will have you drooling for more.
Does avocado and peanut butter go together?
It may not be an obvious pairing, but avocado and peanut butter are good together in a smoothie. Actually, scrap that - they're GREAT together!
Yumello Peanut Butter brings even more fibre and protein to the mix. With the addition of some other tasty bits, avocado and peanut butter can come together to create a creamy smoothie that will fill your belly.
Oh, and did we mention that this is a vegan smoothie recipe? Enjoy!
Avocado & Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 64g Yumello Peanut Butter
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 355ml Oat milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 a large avocado (make sure it's not too ripe - squishy is best)
- Desiccated coconut flakes to garnish
Method:
- Put all the ingredients in your blender and give it a good shake to ensure the oat milk reaches all the dry ingredients for an easy blend.
- Blend well together.
- Pour in a glass and sprinkle desiccated coconut on top.
- Enjoy!
