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Avocado Mint Smoothie 

Are you looking for a high calorie and nutritious version of a shamrock shake? Well, look no further! This high calorie Avocado Mint Smoothie is a delicious and easy option to make at home. 

This super simple recipe is a great option as a snack or in addition to your breakfast! It can also be made vegan or vegetarian.

High Calorie Smoothies 

High calorie smoothies, like this Avocado Mint Smoothie, are a great option for older adults, or anyone trying to maintain or gain weight. Smoothies are full of nutrients and can be a great way to get in more calories.

For many older adults, chewing can be difficult and it can be hard for them to get enough meals into their day. Including easy to swallow smoothies are a great way to add more calories and nutrition to their diet. 

Those who are struggling to gain weight, or maintain their weight, can add in high calorie smoothies to their diet to increase their intake without having to eat a high volume of food. Adding things like protein powder, oats, or honey can greatly increase the calorie amount and add flavor. 

To learn more about how to make a great high calorie smoothie, check out this article from The Geriatric Dietitian. 

Avocado Mint Smoothie Ingredients 

You may already have many of these ingredients on hand. 

• Avocado 
• Banana
• Spinach
• Coconut Milk or Whole Milk
• Mint Extract
• Chocolate Chips 
• Whipped Cream 

Benefits of Avocado Mint Smoothie Ingredients 

The main ingredient, and one that makes this delicious Avocado Mint Smoothie green, is avocado! Avocado is filled with healthy fats and is high in nutrients. It contains a high amount of fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, C, E, and folate. Avocado’s are also high in potassium which is important for blood pressure regulation.

Another ingredient that is high in potassium is banana! Bananas are also high in fiber and vitamin C like avocados, making this Avocado Mint Smoothie a great post workout smoothie!

Spinach adds to the green color of our higher nutrient shamrock shake, and contains many beneficial nutrients. It is important to get about 2 cups of dark leafy greens per week.  

Ingredient Swaps

This Avocado Mint Smoothie is easily adaptable to what you have on hand, prefer, or allergy specific. 

To swap out avocado try using more banana, or even greek yogurt. Adding greek yogurt to your smoothie will also add extra protein! If you do not like bananas, you can substitute with more avocado or even mango! 

Spinach can be swapped for kale or another dark leafy green, however, you can’t even taste the spinach when added to smoothies! Any milk of your choosing can be used in this recipe, but to keep it high calorie use full fat milks. 

If you are looking for more great high calorie smoothie recipes, we have plenty on our website like our 1000 Calorie Weight Gain Smoothie!

When to Eat Avocado Mint Smoothie

This high calorie smoothie is a great option for breakfast! Try having it with some banana bread or as a drink with your eggs and bacon! 

This Avocado Mint Smoothie is also the perfect snack or dessert option. Pair it with some nuts and cheese or a muffin to increase your calorie intake. Having this high calorie smoothie as your pre workout fuel will give you energy to get through your workout and the day!  

If you choose to add greek yogurt to your smoothie, it would also be a great post workout refuel!

Try some of these great snacks to have with your smoothie: 

• Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
• High Calorie Blueberry Muffins
• Roasted Almonds
• Baked Berry Oatmeal Bars

How to Make Avocado Mint Smoothie 

Cut and dice half of an avocado. Measure out each of the ingredients for the smoothie. Freezing your banana before making your smoothie will help make it thicker and cold! Set 1 tbsp of the chocolate chips to the side before adding all of your ingredients to the blender.

Blend until smooth, and garnish with the whipped cream and leftover chocolate chips. Enjoy!

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