Creamy Avocado Greens Protein Smoothie
A thick, frosty breakfast smoothie packed with healthy fats and plant protein. Blends avocado, spinach, and almond milk into a creamy, nourishing morning treat.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
These tags explain why the recipe may appear in Lila. They are prompts for noticing your own patterns—not evidence that this meal treats a symptom.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSkin changes
Look beyond one ingredient
Hydration, overall nutrition and health context matter more than crediting a single food or supplement.
Track: skin changes + routine
Appetite changes
Notice patterns without judgment
One meal does not determine body weight. Look at fullness, energy and repeatable eating patterns over time instead.
Track: fullness + meal rhythm
Low energy
Check how the whole meal lands
Food is one part of energy. Notice meal timing, sleep and symptoms together rather than assigning the result to one nutrient.
Track: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
Let tolerance guide the portion
Fiber, portion size and ingredients land differently for everyone. Increase unfamiliar foods gradually and notice comfort.
Track: comfort + portion
Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Blender
Time saver
Measure everything before you start so this quick recipe moves without pauses.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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One clear step at a time
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Next: Place the pea protein powder
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Place the pea protein powder
Place the pea protein powder, avocado, spinach, and unsweetened almond milk into a blender.
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Add the ice cubes and a tiny…
Add the ice cubes and a tiny pinch of sea salt to enhance the flavor.
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Blend on high for 45 to 60…
Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
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Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately…
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately while cold.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
If you find yourself frequently throwing…
If you find yourself frequently throwing away overripe avocados, peel and pit them, then freeze the halves in a container. Use them frozen directly in this smoothie for an extra thick, frosty texture.
Adding the liquid to your blender…
Adding the liquid to your blender first before the protein powder prevents the powder from sticking to the bottom of the pitcher.
If your skin is feeling especially…
If your skin is feeling especially dry, adding a spoonful of chia seeds or flaxseeds (if you have them on hand) will boost the omega-3 content even further.
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