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Avocado Smoothie

Also known as Avocado Smoothie (Ube Pear Health Smoothie)

The Nigerian Avocado Smoothie — made from the fruit Nigerians call 'Nigerian pear' (Ube in Igbo and Pear in Nigerian Pidgin) — is one of the most nourishing health drinks in the Nigerian repertoire. Nigerian avocados, abundant from April to September, have a rich, buttery, intensely green flesh that makes an exceptionally creamy smoothie.

Avocado Smoothie, Nigerian cooking

Ingredients

  • 2 big ripe Nigerian avocados (ube), peeled and stone removed
  • 1 big ripe banana
  • A big handful of fresh pineapple chunks OR juice of 2 limes
  • 2 glasses of cold coconut water or regular cold water
  • A tiny pinch of salt
  • A small piece of fresh ginger — optional
  • Ice cubes

Method

  1. 01

    Preparing the Avocado. Halve each avocado. Remove the stone. Scoop the flesh from the skin with a spoon. The flesh should be creamy-green and yield to gentle pressure.

  2. 02

    Blending. Place avocado flesh, banana, pineapple or lime juice, coconut water or water, ginger if using, salt and ice in a blender. Blend at high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until completely smooth, creamy and uniform.

  3. 03

    Adjusting Consistency. If too thick, add a little more water. If too thin (unlikely with avocado), add more avocado.

  4. 04

    Serving. Pour into glasses immediately. The avocado smoothie will begin to discolour quickly — serve and drink without delay.

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