There is no sorbet in this smoothie, but it sure tastes like it!  I think this is a great brunch smoothie.  There’s no added protein, so I wouldn’t recommend it as a post workout or meal replacement smoothie, but it is deliciously refreshing.  The ingredients here are very similar to the pineapple lemonade I posted previously.  I’m kind of stuck on adding cucumber and basil leaves to every smoothie.  Surprisingly, they all taste different depending on the fruit you add.

I know I just posted Sweet Potato Cookies, but I thought you might relish a cool treat to sip while you’re going about your business this weekend… no matter what you’re doing, you know it’s going to be hot.  This cuts the heat just a smidge.  Enjoy!

Happy Friday everyone!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 avocado** (Trust me, you can’t taste it, but it makes the smoothie creamy and dreamy!)
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• a few basil leaves *optional*
• 1 cup water or coconut water (I used Aloe Water because that’s all I had)
• handful of raspberries, fresh or frozen (about 1/4 cup)
• stevia to taste (this cut the tartness)

Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender for best results.

**If you are one who HATES avocados, smoothies are a great way to introduce this healthy fat to your diet.  You cannot taste them when they’re blended with other things.  It’s also a great way to feed them to a child who is a picky eater.  Just a thought…