Pineapple Coconut Mock Mojito Smoothie

Prep time: 10 minutes

Yields 3 servings  

Ingredients

½ ripe avocado

12 oz. coconut milk

½ cup coconut yogurt

2 tbsp. lime juice (or to taste)

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tbsp. maple syrup

½ cup fresh or frozen pineapple

Ice

Mint leaves – optional  

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients plus 4-6 mint leaves (if using).

2. Add ice and blend well.

3. Garnish with mint sprig (optional). Serve cold.  

Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 283; Carbohydrates: 23 g; Fat: 21 g; Protein: 4 grams; Sodium: 13 mg  

Related: Grapefruit and Rosemary Spritzer  

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Reference: Adapted from: “Cotter Crunch.” Vegan Creamy Vanilla Coconut Mojito Recipe, 2016. Web. 5 July. 2018.<https://www.cottercrunch.com/vegan-coconut-mojito-smoothie-and-fauxjito-recipe/>