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When we do smoothies in this house, they are almost always full-meal deals. With my oober picky son…smoothies have provided a valuable way to get some much needed variety into his diet. This smoothie is meant to be a full meal!! Loaded with healthy fats, nutrients, and taste…this smoothie should stick with you!
I simply adore citrus…and this time of year there are some beautiful fruits to be had! I have been making lots of varieties of citrus smoothies! This one is creamy and dreamy….always a good combo in my book!
I use my own homemade coconut butter in this recipe, however it can also be purchased at well-stocked grocery stores and online.
There are many optional ingredients in this recipe as well…totally based on individual preferences. Always start with less and add a touch more to get it just the way you like it.
- 2 cups preferred milk (I used Trader Joes Coconut Milk, unsweetened)
- ¼ cup raw cashews (soaked if you do not have a high power blender to pulverize)
- 4 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ avocado
- 2 large handfuls of greens (I use spinach)
- 1 large frozen banana (if it is fresh that is fine, just won’t be as frosty!)
- 2 tablespoons coconut butter (I use my homemade, link above)
- 2 tablespoons chia seed (optional)
- Splash vanilla extract (optional)
- Zest of one lime (to taste, optional)
- Liquid stevia or raw honey to taste ( I prefer NuNaturals, and use about 10-20 drops to taste)
- Place all ingredients into a blender and whir until smooth and creamy.
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When her third child was born with severe food allergies, Tessa took to the kitchen to figure out how to feed her family well. Always up for a culinary challenge, their journey has taken many twists and turns! Lots of Paleo, and lots of top 8 free. Good food for families, that's what she's about!
This smoothie recipes sounds divine! I will have to make one tomorrow! Hehe. Thank you!
Thank you Carol….can;t wait to hear your feedback!
LOVE it!! This is now one of my smoothie recipe staples!
. Thanks again, Tessa!
Yahoo Carol! Always gret to have another one in the repertoire….!
I can’t wait to make this! I have loved every singe recipe of yours that I’ve tried and I’m sure this one will be wonderful too!
Cassidy
Thank you Cassidy!
Love this recipe, Tessa! You know I’m a sucker for anything tart.
I think, I would use almonds because I like them better than cashews but this does sound delicious with either nut.
This smoothie is calling my name. With so many wholesome ingredients it is a full meal in glass.
Mmmmmm!
Looks & sounds really good!
My word, that looks good enough to be dessert Tessa. I wouldn’t need to much convincing to have that any time of the day. Gorgeous. I’m going to have to try this.
It IS almost a dessert for me France!
I may have to link to this, and alter it a bit, but it sounds like it would make a fantastic Ketogenic smooothie for my son, and a super yummy fast lunch for me too!! thanks, for the great idea!!!
will let you know if I link it and credit you of course:-)
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Tessa, this smoothie looks awesome! Love the photos!
xo,
Shirley
Thank you Shirley!
Tessa, I featured this smoothie on All Gluten-Free Desserts … All the Time today!
Shirley
Thank you Shirley!!
This looks great. Came here from Wildcrafting Wed.
DELISH! I use young Thailand coconut water instead of milk and kale for the greens. Love it!
Great Dodi! I love using fresh coconut meat in smoothies when I get my hands on on some…thanks for your feedback! Coconut water is another great idea!
I’ve shared this on my Facebook page
What a wonderful smoothie – delicious, yet full of really wholesome ingredients. Thank you for sharing it with the Hearth and Soul hop.
Hi, I am trying to change my way of eating due to health problems and your recipes sound great! Several people in my family don’t like bananas. Can it be left out or something else used in it’s place? Anxious to try this in my Vitamix!
Sure Jayna, use another fruit of your choice for sweetening…like mango or kiwi or just leave it,out and add more sweetener to taste!
Ps Jayna, I am here to help in anyway, please ask away! Good for you for taking your health into your own hands, the food you put into your body can be a very powerful tool and transform the way you feel!
What a gorgeous color! I’ve never tried lime in a smoothie, but what a delicious way to wake up the tastebuds! Putting lime on the shopping list. I think I have everything else. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing this recipe at Raw Foods Thursdays!
Hi Tessa,
One of my favorite flavors in the smoothie, awesome! Hope you have a fabulous week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Thank you for your submission on Nourishing Treasures’ Make Your Own! Monday link-up.
Check back tomorrow when the new link-up is running to see if you were one of the top 3 featured posts!
I think I need to come over to your house and cook with you. You are so creative in the kitchen and I’m just loving the recipes you’ve shared at Wildcrafting Wednesday this pas week.
Thank you for linking up to Wildcrafting
Wednesday over at Real
Food Real Frugal!
This looks wonderful, Tessa! Such a pretty green. Love your photos too!
Hugs,
Megan
Oh my……now this I will be making! Sounds absolutely delightful!
This smoothie looks gorgeous, one of my favourite flavours! I’ve recently started making my own coconut butter and using it in my smoothies too in place of milk. So easy! Your website is really testing my mathematical skills (or lack of them!)
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OMG! This looks so good! Makes me crave Summer now
Thanks for sharing over at Lifeologia http://www.lifeologia.com/potluck-party-meatless-recipes-vegan-gluten-free/
xoxo
Ella
I am a smoothie lover and have never seen one quite like this! It looks great.
Hi Tessa, I just tried this smoothie with the hubby. We loved it. I know we’ll be making it as part of our regular line up of breakfast smoothies.