Avocado makes this smoothie velvety without any dairy, and the pear supplies the sweetness. Mint keeps it fresh and stops the richness from feeling heavy.
½
avocado ripe, flesh only
1
pear ripe, cored
8 leaves
mint leaves
5 oz
water
Garnish: Mint leaf · Ice: Served up, no ice
Creamy and smooth, with sweet pear, mild avocado and a cool mint finish.
Avocado is a popular smoothie ingredient because it adds creaminess and is a well-known source of monounsaturated fat. On its own it tastes mild and slightly nutty, so it needs a sweet partner; a ripe pear is ideal because its soft flesh blends seamlessly. Mint gives the drink a cool finish.
This green smoothie is filling enough for breakfast or a light lunch. Half an avocado per glass is plenty; the original recipe used more, which makes the texture very thick and the flavour flat.
Yes, it contains only fruit, mint and water.
A ripe, soft pear works much better; hard pears make the smoothie less sweet and less smooth.
Drink it within an hour or so. Avocado oxidises and the flavour and colour suffer.
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