Green spinach and avocado protein smoothie

Why This Works for Intermittent Fasting

This smoothie delivers a powerful combination of healthy fats from avocado and coconut cream alongside collagen protein, making it deeply satiating without triggering an insulin spike. The high fat-to-carb ratio supports ketone production and helps extend your comfortable fasting window into the next day. It's an ideal first meal for a 16:8 or 18:6 protocol — gentle on the stomach and designed to keep you full for hours.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• ½ ripe avocado
• 1 scoop unflavoured collagen peptide powder (approx. 20g protein)
• 200ml unsweetened almond milk (or full-fat coconut cream for richer texture)
• 1 tbsp MCT oil
• ½ tsp pure vanilla extract (alcohol-based, no sugar)
• Pinch of sea salt
• 4–5 ice cubes
• Stevia or monk fruit sweetener to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. Add the spinach and almond milk to your blender first and blend for 20 seconds until the spinach is fully broken down.
2. Add the avocado, collagen powder, MCT oil, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
3. Add the ice cubes.
4. Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
5. Taste and add a few drops of stevia or monk fruit if you prefer a slightly sweeter flavour.
6. Pour immediately and drink within 10 minutes for best texture.

Nutrition Per Serving

Fasting Compatibility

Best for: 16:8, 18:6, OMAD. This smoothie is an excellent first meal after a long fasting window because it is easy to digest, delivers immediate protein for muscle preservation, and the fat content from avocado and MCT oil keeps hunger suppressed for 4–6 hours. Its near-zero sugar content means insulin stays low, allowing you to stay close to the metabolic state you built during your fast.

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