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Showing posts with label avocado. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Avocado Toast



Toast topped with a delicious avocado spread makes a healthy snack or quick meal.  So easy to make, quick, and delicious.  Just take a ripe avocado and smash it with a fork. Add some garlic powder, salt,  and lime juice.  Mix well and spread on a hearty piece of toast.  Top with some fresh ground pepper and a pinch of nutritional yeast.    You are ready to  bite into healthy goodness:)  Enjoy:)

Avocado Toast
Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 slices hearty bread toasted
Fresh ground pepper
Pinch of nutritional yeast

Directions:
1. Cut avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit.  Scoop the flesh out with a spoon and place in a bowl.
2. Smash the avocado with a fork.  Add garlic powder, salt and fresh lime juice.  Mix well.


3. Spread the avocado mixture on top of toast slice.  Top with some fresh ground pepper and nutritional yeast.  Repeat with remaining slice of toast.

Makes 2 servings




Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Avocado Key Lime Smoothie


Who doesn't love smoothies.  They are quick, refreshing and delicious:)  Smoothies are a favorite of mine for  a  breakfast on the run  or for a nutritious snack.   Today's recipe has  half of an avocado, a banana, Key Lime yogurt, chia seeds, soy milk, and honey as the ingredients.  This smoothie gets its' subtle lime flavor from the yogurt.  I love the combination of lime and avocado.  It has a nice cool refreshing taste.   Blend the ingredients  together and you have a very refreshing and healthy beverage. Quick, easy, nutritious, and delicious:)



Avocado Key Lime Smoothie

Ingredients:
1/2  of an avocado
1 frozen banana, cut into chunks
1/2 cup Key Lime yogurt
1 cup Vanilla soy milk
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup ice cubes

Directions:
1. Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  Pour into glasses and serve.

Ready To Be Blended

Makes 2 drinks