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Mint, Honeydew and Avocado Smoothie

October 26, 2015 By Lena

Need an afternoon pick-me-up? Instead of reaching for another coffee, try this Mint, Honeydew and Avocado Smoothie! Take half a honeydew melon and three ripe avocados. Seed, cut in chunks and toss into a blender, adding mint syrup (recipe follows) until desired consistency is achieved. Garnish with mint leaves. Enjoy!
12107523_1117459691621005_1353696617_nThe recipe was created by Chef Andres Marquez for our #AvoSocial. The smoothie is satisfying, refreshing, and best of all – good for you! A moderate fat diet that includes one fresh avocado daily may help your body absorb nutrients from other foods and lower cholesterol. More than 75 percent of the fat in avocados is considered “good” fat, with 3g coming from monounsaturated fat and 0.5g from polyunsaturated fat (per 1-ounce serving).

Okay, back to the recipe. To make that mint syrup, you’re going to need to boil one (1) litre of water. Grab four (4) mint sprigs and separate the leaves from the stems. (The leaves are used for garnish, above.) Add the mint stems and 2 cups of sugar to the boiling water. Turn the heat off and let all the ingredients steep for about 5 minutes. Remove the stems and cool completely. 

Read: 25 Reasons to Love Avocados

Did You Know? 55,000 tons of avocados are shipped from Mexico to Canada every year, and 136.2 BILLION avocados were purchased in 2013! They’re always fresh, always in season and always delicious, so enjoy some today! Visit avocadosfrommexico.ca for recipes, nutritional info and more.

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: #AvoSocial, Avocados from Mexico, recipe, smoothie

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  1. La Cuisine d'Helene

    October 26, 2015 at 10:15 am

    I just need to pick up the ingredients, looks healthy and so good!

  2. Anne Taylor

    October 26, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    This sounds delicious and so good for you! Thanks!

  3. kathy downey

    October 26, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    Going to bookmark this for when i sister comes to visit in Nov.she would love this…thanks

  4. Lynda Cook

    October 26, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    Yummm, this looks very tasty, such a great pick me up!!

  5. mrdisco

    October 26, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    looks delish

  6. heidi c.

    October 26, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    This sounds so refreshing! I never would have thought to put mint in a smoothie.

  7. Marissa

    October 27, 2015 at 6:57 am

    Looks yum! Thanks for sharing this recipe Lena.

  8. nicolthepickle

    October 27, 2015 at 7:47 am

    This looks so nice. I love the idea of mint in it.

  9. Judy Cowan

    October 27, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    Sounds like an interesting drink and might be a good way to try out avocados.

  10. mrdisco

    October 28, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    a good reason to buy a quality blender for home smoothie making

  11. kathy downey

    October 28, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    Thanks we tried this for lunch today it was very tasty

  12. salexis

    October 31, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    I’m not sure I’m brave enough to mix avocado and melons!? Looks good though…. and seems everyone likes it! maybe I should try something new – perhaps I’ll be surprised!

  13. tasha may

    November 1, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    This looks interesting, I just may give it a try! Thanks for sharing :o)

  14. Luisa R

    November 2, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    Thanks for sharing. Would have never thought of combining honeydew with avocado. Might give it a try:)

  15. SueSueper

    November 2, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    I know I would love this, love honeydew. Seems we add avocado to everything now days.

  16. Louanne Baelde

    November 3, 2015 at 1:28 am

    This looks so delicious and nutritious. Thank you so much for sharing.

  17. Debbie Bashford

    November 3, 2015 at 8:59 am

    Interesting I think I may have to try this

  18. Deborah Haentjens

    November 3, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    Love avocados so I need to try this one!

  19. Elizabeth Vlug

    November 4, 2015 at 8:41 am

    I have been having smoothies for lunch lately. I find them filling and a great way to fuel my body. This is one I haven’t tried yet. Thank you for sharing. Always good to mix it up. :)

  20. Jay M

    November 4, 2015 at 8:51 am

    Yum! Love the added mint garnish :)

  21. Wanda Tracey

    November 8, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    This looks very refreshing and delicious. I will have to give this a try.

  22. lisa

    November 13, 2015 at 2:21 am

    Going to make this for breakfast tomorrow!

  23. Wanda Bergman

    November 22, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    I really love avocados, so I’m sure I would like this. I love the combination of the avocados with mint and honeydew. Sounds lovely!

  24. Chandra O'Connor

    December 4, 2015 at 7:48 am

    My youngest is into smoothies right now and we are getting tired of our staple strawberries and bananas this will be a nice change

  25. Debbie Bashford

    December 30, 2015 at 6:46 am

    I don’t like eating avacado, it’s like eating paste to me, but I think in a smoothie I may like them, will have to try

  26. JaimeeM

    January 18, 2016 at 9:17 am

    This is a recipe I have t try, Ive recently started eating avacados regularly.

  27. Suzie M

    January 30, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    I really enjoy avacados so will give this a try

  28. Susan T.

    March 6, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    I love avocados! I often throw them into a smoothie but I’ve never used mint. I’ll have to give it a try!

  29. Debbie Bashford

    March 7, 2016 at 5:11 am

    Nope did not like it I am just not into avocados

  30. kathy downey

    July 12, 2016 at 11:03 am

    We have been making this at least one a week,everyone in the family enjoys it very much !

  31. DARLENE WISSENZ

    September 3, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    Wow, what a great smoothie all would enjoy

  32. kathy downey

    November 26, 2016 at 10:53 am

    this is the best smoothie ever

  33. Debbie White-Beattie

    November 7, 2018 at 10:05 pm

    This looks really good but I don’t like avocados so I’m wondering if they would taste different in a smoothie

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