PISTACHIO SMOOTHIE RECIPE
Avocado Smoothie with Pistachio and Spinach
Pistachio Smoothie Recipe. My smoothie choice for today is all about PISTACHIOS – Seeds and Milk. The actual PISTACHIO SEEDS contain a chock full of vitamins and nutrition, are antioxidant powerhouses, are great for your heart, and rich in nutrients which may help protect against cancer and heart disease. While PISTACHIO MILK isn’t dense in nutrients, it does contain small amounts of protein, fiber and unsaturated fats – perfect if you’re watching your weight. Why? Only 50 calories per cup.
Avocado Smoothie with Pistachio and Spinach. Avocados yum !! Pistachios yummy !! Peaches and Banana’s – yummo !! Blend all these and a couple extras together and you’ve got yourself one heck of a delicious Pistachio Smoothie.
Quick and easy to make and in your glass in a matter of minutes. Drink it on the go for breakfast or chillin’ in the midafternoon. Either way, this one will fill you up and give you all the nutrients and vitamins your body needs.
So check it out and let me know what you think. Enjoy and bottoms up.
INGREDIENT BENEFITS
Pistachios – are bursting with the fiber, minerals, and unsaturated fat that can help keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol in check. Their fiber and protein can make you feel fuller for longer. This fiber can also have a positive effect on your gut by aiding “good” bacteria. Known as antioxidant powerhouses, pistachios are also high in lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect your eyes from blue light damage and age-related macular degeneration, a condition that impairs your central vision. They are rich in polyphenols and tocopherols, which may help protect against cancer and heart disease.
Pistachio Milk – Rich in vitamins A, B2 and B6, plus minerals iron and calcium. plus contains a small amount of fiber, protein, and unsaturated fat
Avocado – gives you monounsaturated fat for repairing muscle and B vitamins to jump-start your metabolism and reduce muscle soreness. a superfood packed with fiber and nutrients such as potassium, which promotes healthy digestive functions
Spinach – is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), manganese, folate, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, calcium and vitamin C
Banana -contains magnesium which is important to heart health; potassium for heart health and blood pressure
Peaches – contains your daily doses of vitamins A and C; vitamins E and K, niacin, folate, iron, choline, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc and copper
Greek Yogurt – a fermented food that contains lots of probiotic cultures that strengthen the digestive tract
Avocado Smoothie with Pistachio and Spinach
Pistachio Smoothie Recipe
Makes one 12 oz glass
INGREDIENTS
1 c Spinach
1/2 or 1 whole Avocado (your choice)
1/2 Peach – perfect for some sweetness
1 Ripe Banana
1/2 c Greek Yogurt
1 handful (1/4 c) Pistachio Seeds
1 c Pistachio Milk
INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients to the blender and give it a good whirl. Comes out thick, but if you’d like it even thicker, add some ice.
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