Avocado makes this smoothie velvety, papaya brings mild fruit, and cold peppermint tea gives it a cool, clean finish. It is creamy without feeling heavy.
½
avocado ripe, flesh only
120 g
papaya peeled, seeds removed
5 oz
peppermint tea brewed and fully cooled
1 tsp
honey optional, to taste (optional)
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Velvety and mild with buttery avocado, soft papaya and a cool peppermint finish.
Avocado adds body and a buttery texture and is known for its monounsaturated fats. On its own it is not sweet, so the papaya supplies the fruitiness. Peppermint tea replaces water and adds a gentle freshness without the sharpness of fresh mint leaves.
Brew the tea ahead and chill it well. The smoothie is fairly filling and works as a small breakfast or a summer snack.
Only mildly. Ripe papaya helps; add honey or agave syrup if you like it sweeter.
It is best fresh, as avocado browns and dulls the flavour.
Yes, if you sweeten with agave syrup instead of honey.
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