MEAL-IN-A-CUP AVOCADO SMOOTHIE
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Ingredients: 1⁄2 ripe avocado 1⁄2 cup fat free cottage cheese 1 cup fat free or 1% buttermilk 1 TBS Agave nectar* About 1⁄2 cup crushed ice *agave nectar is a wonderful natural sweetener with a very low glycemic index. It can be found in local health food stores.
Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Take my word for this and just try it, even if you’re not fond of cottage cheese or buttermilk. This smoothie doesn’t taste like either; however it’s really delicious and very filling. This is one serving, and it will keep you going for several hours. For a savory Avocado Soup, omit the agave nectar, and add two teaspoons fresh lime juice. Add enough low-fat milk to make soup pourable and sip-able. Finally, add salt and hot sauce to taste and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Serve in a chilled mug.
(This recipe was contributed as part of a "Cook of the Week" feature.)