Avocado Mint Smoothie

Avocados are excellent source of monounsaturated fat, good source of fiber and vitamins. Avocado enables body to efficiently absorb fat-soluble nutrients such as alpha and beta carotene and lutein in other food eaten in conjunction. Besides taste and nutrition avocados are good for liver and can help improve lipid profile.

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Ingredients:

1/2 cup avocado

1/2 cup yogurt

4-6 ice cubes (optional)

2 tablespoons kefir (optional)

1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger chopped

10-12 fresh mint leaves

1 tablespoon kale leaves or spinach

1 cup cold milk

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Pure stevia/sweetener of choice, sugar, honey, or molasses

Preparation:

Combine all the above ingredients in a high speed blender.

Blend together to a completely smooth consistency.

Serve chilled.

Pineapple-Orange Punch

My kids love this punch

Ingredients:
1quart pineapple juice
1quart orange juice
2quarts (1litre) ginger ale
1tblsp freshly squeezed lime juice

Preparation:
Combine juices and ginger ale in a large punch bowl.
Stir well.
Add required ice cubes and serve cold.

Note: Make sure juices and soda are kept in refrigerator before mixing. Lime slices can also be added as garnish and for a flavor. Additional sugar is not required as juices and soda contains enough sugar.

Mango Lassi

Mango Lassi is a very refreshing drink especially during the summer season and is very simple to make.

Ingredients:
2 cups mango pulp
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups milk, cold
2 cups yogurt, cold
1 cup ice crushed or as needed
3-4 drops of rose essence (optional)
1 teaspoon, grated coconut to garnish
10 pistachios, blanched and slivered

Preparation:
Add mango pulp, sugar, yogurt, milk, and crushed ice into a blender.
Blend into a smooth mixture.
Pour into individual glasses and garnish the top with slivered pistachios, coconut shreds, and rose essence.
Serve chilled and enjoy.