Creamy avocado and tart raspberries make an unexpected but convincing pair. Rocket adds a gentle peppery note that keeps this green smoothie interesting.
½
avocado ripe, flesh only
15 g
baby spinach
15 g
rocket
70 g
raspberries
6¾ oz
water
1 tsp
honey to taste (optional)
Garnish: A few raspberries · Ice: Served up, no ice
Creamy and tart, with fresh raspberry, a mild green body and a peppery rocket finish; only lightly sweet.
This smoothie is built on avocado rather than banana, so it is creamy without being sweet. Baby spinach adds mild greens, rocket a peppery bite, and raspberries the fruit and acidity that tie it together.
Avocado provides mostly monounsaturated fats, leafy greens add folate, and raspberries bring vitamin C and fibre. The colour turns an earthy olive pink, which is normal when red berries meet green leaves. A good choice for those who like their smoothies less sweet.
Yes, if you leave out the honey or use agave syrup.
Yes, replace it with more baby spinach for a milder taste.
It is best fresh, as avocado browns and the flavour flattens after a few hours.
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