Avocado Melon Breakfast Smoothie

2
Servings Made

5m
Prep Time

Courtesy of USDA MyPlate

A delightful concoction of green fruits and vegetables plus fat-free dairy. With convenience built in, this refreshing smoothie can be made a day ahead. Keeps well in the refrigerator up to 24 hours.

Ingredients

• 1 large, ripe avocado
• 1 cup honeydew melon chunks (about 1 slice)
• lime, juiced (1 1/2 tsp lime juice)
• 1 cup 8 oz milk (fat free)
• 1 cup fat-free yogurt (plain)
• 1/2 cup 100% apple juice or white grape juice
• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

1. Cut avocado in half, remove pit.
2. Scoop out flesh, place in blender.
3. Add remaining ingredients; blend well.
4. Serve cold. (Keeps well in refrigerator up to 24 hours. If made ahead, stir gently before pouring into glasses.)

Notes

Serving Suggestion: Serve with one slice toasted whole-wheat bread.

Nutrition per serving (1 cup)

MyPlate Food Groups