Another Avocado Smoothie

Happy June! Avocados are so good right now, I can’t help but eat them in everything. This one I just threw in some random things from around the kitchen and found that the apple added a great light freshness to the drink. 1 avocado, pitted and removed from skin 1 cup coconut milk  1 inch cube of peeled ginger, but you can use more or less to taste 1 apple (I used Pink Lady, which is crisp, sweet, and tart.) Juice of 1 lime Throw it all into your Vitamix and blend until... Read More

Avocado Basil Smoothie

It’s finally Spring! Here’s a great way to celebrate, using in-season California avocados. This avocado and basil smoothie is a healthy start to the new season, and surprisingly refreshing! 1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted 1 1/4 coconut milk 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime) 1 tablespoon agave syrup 1 table spoon fresh basil, plus some extra for garnish 1 cup ice Scoop the avocado flesh into a blender, then add the coconut milk, lime juice, agave... Read More

Smoothie Sunday!

Simple Cold Fighting Smoothie Here is a smoothie that is packed with vitamins and cold busting powers! 1 packed cup baby spinach 1 tangelo 1 banana 1 cup ice 1/2 cup water Put everything into a blender; if using a Vitamix, turn on low, increase speed to 10 and then high. Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth. The finished smoothie is very light, and so refreshing! Citrus, like tangelos, are full of antioxidants and vitamin C. Spinach is rich in carotenoids, folate, potassium,... Read More