Avocado Smoothie

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut 1 ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop the flesh into a blender. The avocado must be ripe (yields to gentle pressure) — unripe avocado makes a bitter chalky smoothie.

2. 2

   Add 1 frozen banana (essential for thickness — fresh banana makes a thin smoothie), 1 cup cold milk (dairy, almond, or oat), ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, juice of half a lime, ½ teaspoon vanilla.

3. 3

   Blend on high for 60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy. The texture should be like a thick milkshake.

4. 4

   Taste. Avocado smoothies need more sweetness than most — they balance the avocado's slight bitterness. Add another tablespoon of honey if needed.

5. 5

   If too thick, add a splash of milk. If too thin, add a few ice cubes and blend again.

6. 6

   Pour into a tall glass. Drink immediately — avocado oxidizes within 30 minutes, turning the smoothie brown. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, chia seeds, or chopped pistachios.