# Citrusy Avocado Smoothies This Healthy Green Smoothie is Filled with Nutrients and Sweet Flavor By M | Published 2015-10-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-green-smoothie References: [backtoherroots](http://backtoherroots.com/2015/10/08/clementine-avocado-smoothie/) & [backtoherroots](http://backtoherroots.com) This healthy green smoothie recipe creatively pairs avocado and clementines together to create a creamy and vitamin C packed drink that is ideal for starting your day off with a [nutritious blend of vegetables and fruits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-greens-drink). This is a great morning drink to have if you're busy and don't have time to prep a full meal. While you don't normally see avocado in smoothies, it is a great fruit to add thanks to it's virtual tastelessness and the creamy texture it adds to the drink. This green smoothie calls for a ripe avocado, clementines, banana, spinach, honey, ice and a milk or dairy-free alternative of your choosing. The combination of fruits completely mask the taste of the raw spinach. You could easily [add protein to this smoothie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-protein-smoothie) to make it a satisfying and filling meal replacement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Avocado Smoothies:** Incorporating avocados into smoothie recipes creates a creamy and nutrient-rich drink option. - **Clementine-based Smoothies:** Using clementines in smoothies adds a sweet and citrusy flavor while providing a dose of vitamin C. - **Meal Replacement Smoothies:** Adding protein to smoothies makes them a convenient and filling option for busy individuals looking for nutritious meals on the go. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore innovative avocado-based smoothie recipes to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Nutritional Supplements:** The nutritional supplements industry can develop protein-fortified smoothie mixes targeted at individuals seeking convenient meal replacement options. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can promote clementine-infused smoothies as a delicious way to enhance vitamin C intake and support overall well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smoothie-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-inspired-ice-cream.md) - [Functional Smoothie Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-green-smoothie.md) - [Coconut-Based Green Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-glowup.md) - [Veggie-Rich Matcha Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-go-getter-by-jamba.md) - [Well-Blended Green Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiant-greens-organic-smoothie.md) - [Side Dish Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-smoothie.md) - [Vegetable-Rich Fruit Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-duo.md) - [Smooth Creamy Antioxidant Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evives-blu-smoothie.md) - [Vitaminized Fruit Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/froosh.md)