Half an avocado makes this green smoothie surprisingly silky. Sweet melon softens the gentle bitterness of fresh dandelion leaves.
200 g
honeydew melon peeled and seeded
3 leaves
dandelion leaves young leaves
½
avocado ripe
5 oz
water cold
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Silky and mild, with melon sweetness and a light, green bitterness in the finish.
Young dandelion leaves taste pleasantly bitter, a bit like rocket or chicory, and have long been used as a spring salad green. Melon provides the sweetness and juice needed to balance them. Avocado contributes a creamy texture and mostly unsaturated fats, which make the smoothie more filling without dairy. The result is a mild, velvety green drink that suits breakfast or a light lunch.
It makes the texture creamy and adds body without tasting strongly of itself.
Yes, keep it covered in the fridge and stir or shake it well before drinking; it tastes freshest right after blending.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
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