We’ve already had a pretty warm spring here in the Pacific Northwest, but the weather in the past few days has started to push 70º. Here’s a drink that’s perfect for the coming warm summer days. The recipe comes from Vegetarian for a New Generation by Liana Krissoff and it’s definitely worth checking out. One of my favorite features of the book is that the recipes are organized by season.
This smoothie is super easy to make and can be thrown together in a couple of minutes. Combine ice cubes, coconut water, avocado, lime juice, maple syrup, and mint in a blender and blend until smooth. The mint or basil is optional but highly recommended. I took a cutting from the mint in my yard, which is already growing out of control. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 cup pure coconut water
- 1/2 avocado, pitted
- 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 small spring of mint or basil (optional)
- Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until very smooth. Pour into glass and serve.
