Here is another healthy smoothie idea.  Instead of using the traditional banana to create a rich and smooth texture for the smoothie, today I used an avocado instead.  Both are delicious, but the avocado makes it a bit thicker, which I like, but if you are not a fan of thick smoothies, just add more coconut water and ice.

Ingredients:

(serves 3 to 4 people)

• 1 avocado
• 3 to 4 cups of kale
• 1 cup of mixed fruit (I used one peeled and seeded orange and 1/2 cup of mixed berries: black berries, blueberries, and raspberries.)
• 1.5 to 2 cups of coconut water
• 4 tablespoons of raw cacao powder
• 4 tablespoons of hemp seeds
• 1 large carrot (optional)
• 5 dates (pitted)
• 1/2 to 2/3 cup of ice

Directions:

Place all ingredients in your vitamix blender and blend until you have no lumps.