Serves 1 (about 500 ml)
Cucumber and mint add a refreshing flavour to this healthy, thick smoothie with avocado and almonds. The avocado is so creamy that no dairy is needed, making this a dairy-free and vegan meal.
Ingredients
60 ml (¼ cup) boiling water
20 raw almonds
10 cm piece of cucumber, cubed
1 celery stalk, sliced
2 large handfuls baby spinach or kale, shredded
1 small ripe GEM® avocado, cubed
10 fresh mint leaves
5 ml (1 tsp) lemon juice or more to taste
black pepper to taste
Method
1. Pour boiling water over the almonds and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
2. Place almonds and water in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth. Add a pinch of pepper and stir through.
3. Serve immediately as a snack or light meal.
Tip
1. Substitute half of the mint with fresh coriander, if preferred.
