1 Serving || Estimated Preparation Time: 15 minutes

  
  Avocado Smoothie
      Nourish & Thrive
     
  Avocados are typically thought of as a savory ingredient, but they are truly nature’s shape shifters. Here, they’re a healthy fat source and the creamy base for a slightly sweet and impossibly velvety smoothie.  Avocados are technically a fruit, but with a truly unique nutrition profile; they’re packed with nutrients like fiber, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamins E and C. This smoothie will change the way you think of avocados forever. Go grab an extra-thick straw and enjoy!
  
  1 Serving
  1/2 hass avocado
  4 oz pear juice (coconut water or pineapple juice)
  4 oz filtered water
  6 ice cubes
  1 tsp vanilla extract
  sea salt

  Add all ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth
  If too thick, add more juice or water to adjust consistency

Avocados are typically thought of as a savory ingredient, but they are truly nature’s shape shifters. Here, they’re a healthy fat source and the creamy base for a slightly sweet and impossibly velvety smoothie. Avocados are technically a fruit, but with a truly unique nutrition profile; they’re packed with nutrients like fiber, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamins E and C. This smoothie will change the way you think of avocados forever. Go grab an extra-thick straw and enjoy!

Ingredients

(1/2) hass avocado
(3-4) oz pear juice (coconut water or pineapple juice would work as well!)
(3-4) oz filtered water
(6) ice cubes
(1) tsp vanilla extract
(1) small pinch of sea salt

Tools

Cutting board and knife
Countertop blender

Method

Add all ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth
If too thick, add more juice or water to adjust consistency

Adaptations

Pour into popsicle molds and try as a frozen pop treat!

Cancer Tips

The Australian Ovarian Cancer Study found a high intake of omega-6 fatty acids that came from avocados was associated with a modest decreased risk of ovarian cancer [More info]
It’s smooth and creamy, so suitable for managing side effects of treatment such as a tender mouth or nausea [More info]
Government Patient Education Guide [More info]
This is a great beverage if you need to increase your calories or fat content due to low appetite, but still a healthy addition to any diet in moderation.

Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart