Go Nuts Smoothie Recipe

Prepare avocado

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and scoop the flesh from the skin. Measure approximately 140–170 g of flesh (one medium avocado).

Prepare banana

Peel the banana and break it into 2–3 chunks to help the blender process it evenly.

Add the avocado flesh, banana chunks and 300 ml semi-skimmed milk into the blender jar.

Add 30 g mixed nuts and 2 tablespoons shredded coconut to the blender. If you prefer a smoother texture, pulse the nuts alone first for 10–15 seconds to break them up before adding the other ingredients.

If your blender is not very powerful and you want a finer texture, you can toast the nuts lightly (2–3 minutes in a dry skillet over medium heat) and let them cool before blending; this also deepens the flavor.

Add 1 tablespoon honey, a pinch of salt and 4 ice cubes to the blender.

Blend on medium-high speed for 45–60 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and the nuts are well incorporated. Scrape down the sides once and blend another 10–15 seconds if needed.

Taste and adjust: add an extra 1 teaspoon honey if you prefer it sweeter, or 30–60 ml extra milk if too thick. If you want a colder drink, add 1–2 extra ice cubes and pulse briefly.

Pour into two glasses (or one large), sprinkle a little extra shredded coconut on top and garnish with a few whole nuts if desired. Serve immediately.