Servings: Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition Highlights
Heart-Healthy Fats Enhance Nutrient Absorption: Avocado provides monounsaturated fats that support cardiovascular health. These healthy fats also help the body absorb fat-soluble nutrients, including beta-carotene and vitamin K, from the leafy greens and herbs.
Vitamin E: Avocado is a great source of Vitamin E, an antioxidant that supports skin health and protects cells from oxidative damage.
Iron & Energy Support: Spinach and parsley provide plant-based iron, an essential mineral that supports oxygen transport, energy metabolism, and red blood cell production.
Vitamin C & Iron Absorption: Lemon juice provides vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that supports immune function, collagen production, and enhances the absorption of non-heme iron from spinach and parsley.
Ingredients:
¼ cup (4 Tbsp) olive oil
¼ cup (60 grams) plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
Juice of 3 lemons
1 avocado
3 green onions
1 cup fresh spinach
1 cup fresh parsley
1 cup fresh basil
2 cloves garlic
Dash of salt + pepper
Water to thin
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to assist with blending and achieve desired consistency.
Store in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.
MindFuel Tips:
Use any fresh herbs you like! The more variety, the better!
To make a dairy-free version: Substitute coconut yogurt for Greek yogurt and omit the water, since coconut yogurt is not as thick.