Our Version of Poosh’s Avocado Smoothie

Recently, Poosh’s Avocado Smoothie made the rounds on Pinterest. And it reminded us of one of our tried and true favorites over at Team FULLEST, The Body Ecology Diet’s Avocado Smoothie.

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Now, back to her smoothie. Made with green apples, it fills my heart with nostalgia as it was my favorite snack as a little girl, and during my current pregnancy, I’ve been craving apples (and childhood memories) again. This time, I’m also adding lime juice to the mix and it pairs perfectly with the creaminess of the avocado, the sweetness of the apples, and the spiciness of the cayenne. Cayenne might sound intense in a smoothie to some — but it’s truly the perfect morning pick me up! Mix and match your own ingredients from this versatile and nourishing recipe.

Ingredients:

1 organic Granny Smith apple, unpeeled, cut into quarters then cored4 or 5 organic celery stalks with leaves, ends and tips removed1 whole lemon or lime, peeled, and seeds removed (as best as you can)1 organic avocado, peeled, and coarsely chopped½ bunch cilantro, stems removed¼ teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)2 cups spring water1 cup ice

Instructions:

Place ingredients in blender. Blend on high & enjoy!Nikki Bostwick is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of THE FULLEST, host of THE FULLEST Podcast, and creator of our Saffron Latte.