Creamy Avocolada Smoothie Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is in the avocolada at Tropical Smoothie? ›

The primary ingredients are avocado, pineapple, spinach, kale, coconut and lime, which means it's packed with nutrients (108 percent of your daily vitamin A, 127 percent of your vitamin C, some calcium, iron and fiber), but it also tastes pretty damn decadent without being cloyingly sweet.

This smoothie has a super creamy base of avocado and coconut. Greens and pineapple make it a nutrient dense superfood smoothie.

If you're asking yourself if avocados are good in smoothies, the answer is: yes! Avocado makes this smoothie ultra-rich and satisfying. Paired with sweet banana and tart blueberries, it's, without a doubt, one of the naturally sweetest and creamiest smoothies I've made in a long time.

In fact, the chain actually adds pure sugar into this smoothie: "Turbinado," one of sugar's sneaky names, appears right on the ingredients list. Just an educational point to customers who are unaware of the additional sugar they add as opposed to natural sugars from the fruits alone.

What ingredients are in a tropical smoothie? Pineapple juice, coconut milk, banana, frozen mango and pineapple. Get our FREE recipe guide with our most popular recipes of all time!

Thanks to the addition of avocado, it's extra creamy and has a fun green color and is extra nutrient dense with healthy monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, folate, antioxidants, and fiber. And it doesn't have any added sugar and also happens to be dairy-free.

The Detox Island Green smoothie is the lowest calorie option Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers, as well as their healthiest smoothie overall.

What's the difference between island green and detox island green? Detox Island smoothie is naturally sweetened from the fruits while the island green smoothie is sweetened with Turbinado sugar. Moreover, the Detox Island smoothie contains ginger which is not present in the Island green smoothie.

This can be milk, or a dairy-free alternative such as soya or almond milk, natural or flavoured yogurt, fruit juice, or for a tropical flavoured smoothie, low-fat coconut milk or coconut water. It's important to add the liquid to your blender before adding the fruit, as this will prevent the blade from getting damaged.

What is the secret to making a good smoothie? ›

The Purpose of Ice in Smoothies

First, it helps create a smooth and creamy texture acting as a natural thickening agent. When blended, ice helps emulsify the ingredients, creating a well-incorporated mixture. Second, well…it keeps the smoothie cold.

Fruits on the sweeter, softer side like bananas, mangoes, and pineapple tend to blend exceptionally well with avocado's lush creaminess. Their bright, vibrant flavors complement the richness without clashing.

Add natural sweeteners: If you want to avoid added sugar, there are plenty of natural sweeteners you can add to your smoothie instead, such as honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar. Start with a little bit and add more to taste until you find the perfect balance of sweetness for you.

The Detox Island Green smoothie is the lowest calorie option Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers, as well as their healthiest smoothie overall.

Smoothie King uses only organic fruits and Vegetables while Tropical Smoothie uses artificial flavoring, colors, and preservatives. Both chains use natural sweeteners. Smoothie King uses stevia which is a natural sweetener and Tropical Smoothie uses Turbinado.

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