The avocado (also known as “alligator pear”) is a fruit in the form of a pear, ellipse, or a ball. People have considered it a nut for a long time, but yet it is a fruit that originates from Mexico and Central America. While ripening, the avocado increases in size and can reach 20 cm in length. The mass varies from 50 g to 1.8 kg. There’s a large pit inside. The flesh is oily, juicy, rich, has a yellow-green or green color.

The taste is mellow and delicate, resembles an underripe pear or a pumpkin. A nutty flavor is possible, similar to an aftertaste of pine nuts. That’s why it’s widely used in cooking. You can add it to salads, cold appetizers, sandwiches. But the main reason we’re here is to teach you to prepare 5 avocado smoothie recipes for weight loss. Check out more recipes.

The general advantages of consuming are:

• weight loss and dissolving excess cholesterol in the blood;
• memory improvement;
• reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

But these are not all the advantages of this plant. It contains a large number of nutrients and therefore gives a feeling of fullness. Despite the high-calorie content, it people actively use it in diets. Polyunsaturated fatty acids contribute to the process of normalizing weight. This vitamin bomb contains such vitamins as A, PP, E, F, D, and group B) and minerals: magnesium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, manganese, calcium, sodium, iodine.

Nutritional Facts (per 100g):

Top 5 avocado smoothie recipes

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Creamy Strawberry

This is a recipe for those who crave a creamy dessert. The main star of the show will give the smoothie a frothy texture.  Indulge yourself without harming your figure! 

Ingredients

• 1/3 avocado
• 1/2 banana frozen
• 12 strawberries
• 1/3 cup of water
• 1 tsp of honey optional

Instructions

1. Peel the banana and chop it up into pieces. Freeze overnight.

2. Peel the avocado and discard the pit. Use 1/3 of it.

3. Add all the ingredients to a cup of a blender and mix until frothy puree forms. Add water if the consistency is too thick to your taste. 

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Green Goodness

If you're looking for a way to stay full for a long time - look no further! This drink will lift your spirits along with your energy level. You'll want to jump around all day!

Ingredients

• 1 celery stick
• 1 avocado
• 1 sour apple
• 1/2 cup of non-fat yogurt
• 1 tsp of honey optional

Instructions

1. Peel the celery stick and the apple. Remove the seeds from the apple and cut it up into chunks.

2. Peel the avocado and throw the pit away.

3. Use a blender to mix the ingredients until you reach a smooth texture. Serve and enjoy!

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Virgin Pina Colada

Just because you're on a diet doesn't mean that you have to deny yourself your favorite drink! The only catch here is that there's no added sugar and alcohol in it. 

Ingredients

• 1/2 avocado
• 1/3 cup of coconut milk
• 1/2 mango
• 2 rings of pineapple
• 1 tsp of honey optional

Instructions

1. Cut the alligator pear into halves, remove the pit and use only one half. 

2. Do the same with the mango.

3. Mix the ingredients into a homogeneous mass and refrigerate until cold. 

4. Pour into glasses. Garnish with bright umbrellas, coconut shavings, and a single cocktail cherry.

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Indonesian Coffee Milkshake

Here's something we bet you haven't tried yet! This milkshake is not only tasty. It's nutritious, healthy and enjoyable. Give it a try, and you'll end up having it on your menu. 

Ingredients

• 1/2 avocado
• 1/2 cup of non-fat milk
• 1/2 tsp of espresso powder
• 1/3 cup of ice
• 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1 tsp of honey optional

Instructions

1. Peel the titular ingredient, get the pit out, cut it up into pieces and mash it into a paste with a blender.

2. Gradually add the liquid ingredients and keep blending. 

3. Put the ice into a glass and pour the cocktail over the ice. Let sit for 15 minutes. Enjoy while cool.

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Anti-Cold Daiquiri

Not only will you feel like you're at a party, but you'll lose weight and prevent a cold by drinking this mixture of herbs, juice, and avocado.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup of sugar-free pomegranate juice
• 1/2 avocado
• 1/2 lime
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• 1 leaf of mint
• 1 tsp of elderberry extract

Instructions

1. Roll the lime on your tabletop with the palm of your hand, then cut it in half and get as much juice out of it as possible. 

2. Add the rest of the liquid ingredients and blend them into one syrupy juice.

3. Bruise the herbs to make them more fragrant and add them to the juicy party.

4. Peel the avocado and throw it into the same blender bowl without the pit. 

5. Blend until smooth, pour into glasses and enjoy.

Conclusion: lose weight without having to starve yourself

The alligator pear is very nutritious and will keep you full, which is essential when losing weight. These 5 recipes will help you do just that. Let us remind you that however healthy these recipes may be – one should consume them in moderation. Do not have too much and you’ll do just fine on your diet.

The avocado can slightly harm people who have an individual intolerance to latex and citrus fruits since an allergic reaction is possible. So make sure that you have no allergies before attempting to prepare these smoothies.

Caution! Do not eat the leaves of the tree, as well as the pit from the inside of the fruit. They contain toxic substances and can not only cause allergies but also provoke serious poisoning.

Also, do not eat too much of the pulp of the fruit, it has a high caloric content and can contribute to weight gain.