An avocado and mint smoothie.
The avocado is a fatty tropical fruit, but it behaves nothing like the sugary ones.
It is rich in monounsaturated fats that satisfy slowly. The avocado and mint smoothie is a drink found in Gulf restaurants, bringing together the benefits of avocado and the probiotics in yogurt.
Cut the ripe avocado in half and take out the stone. Scoop the flesh out with a spoon and cut it into cubes. Add the lemon juice straight away to keep it from browning.
Put the avocado, the yogurt, the milk, the mint, and the honey in the blender. Blend on high speed for 45 seconds until it is as smooth as cream.
Add the crushed ice and blend for 15 seconds. The ice chills the drink and thickens it without thinning the texture.
Pour the smoothie into two curved glasses, such as cocktail glasses. The texture should be like melting ice cream.
Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and mint leaves. Serve it cold at once with a wide straw.
The glycemic index (GI) measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar, while the glycemic load (GL) measures how much a full serving raises it. Together they give the complete picture.
A low value (≤55) means a gradual rise in blood sugar — the most suitable range for diabetes and insulin resistance.
Glycemic load reflects the impact of the full serving. To lower it: take half a serving, or pair the recipe with a source of protein and fiber.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet per FDA food-label reference values — your daily needs may be higher or lower. Values are derived from the recipe's ingredients via the USDA database.
The most common problems when preparing Avocado Mint Smoothie, and how to fix them:
Double the honey and cut back the avocado. The bitterness comes from too much avocado.
Add 50 ml of milk and blend again. The stickiness comes from too little milk.
Add extra lemon juice and serve at once. The browning comes from exposure to air.
Double the mint and add a pinch of cardamom. Cardamom brings out the mild flavor of the avocado.
Two hours only. The smoothie darkens quickly. Cover it with cling film pressed against the surface.
A month in ice cube bags. Thaw it in the refrigerator before serving.
| Original Ingredient | Tested Substitute | Ratio | Flavor Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocado | ripe banana | 1:1 | A sweeter flavor and less fat. |
| yogurt | cultured buttermilk | 1:1 | A tangier flavor. |
| honey | date molasses | 1:1 | An authentic Gulf flavor. |
| Ingredient | 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocado | 200 g | 400 g | 600 g |
| Yogurt | 250 g | 500 g | 750 g |
| Milk | 200 ml | 400 ml | 600 ml |
| Mint | 15 g | 30 g | 45 g |
Choose a ripe avocado that leaves a mark when you press it. Use the avocado as soon as it is cut, because it darkens quickly. Lemon slows the browning and adds flavor.
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