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Gincado Smoothie

At the Hummingbird Tea Room, chef Bell whips up tea-infused smoothies to power up the breakfast crowd.

Gincado Smoothie
At the Hummingbird Tea Room, chef Bell whips up tea-infused smoothies to power up the breakfast crowd.Photograph courtesy of The Perfect Puree
Servings
1
Day Part
  • breakfast
Menu Part
  • beverage

Chef Nasim Bell
Hummingbird Tea Room
The Woodlands, Texas

At the Hummingbird Tea Room, chef Bell whips up tea-infused smoothies to power up the breakfast crowd. This recipe is a blend of tea, a source of antioxidants, yogurt, which contributes calcium and protein, and avocado, rich in healthy fats. But any fruit and puree can be substituted in the same proportions.

Ingredients

1 ripe avocado

1 cup ice

½ cup iced tea of choice

2 tbsp. ginger puree

½ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt

Steps

  1. Peel avocado and remove pit; cut into chunks.

  2. In blender, combine avocado and remaining ingredients; blend until smooth and frothy, about 20 seconds.

  3. To serve, pour into 12-ounce glass.

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