Green Velvet Smoothie with Grapes, Avocado, Lime, and Basil
An original, creamy, and refreshing smoothie blending sweet green grapes, silky avocado, plain yogurt, lime, and a fragrant touch of basil. It has a smooth, herbal, lightly citrusy profile, perfect for a light breakfast or an elegant snack.
Ingredients
- 180 g seedless green grapes (cold)
- 120 g ripe avocado (diced)
- 200 g plain yogurt (cold)
- 180 ml milk (cold)
- 30 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 g lime zest (solo the parte verde)
- 6 g fresh basil leaves (lightly compactadas)
- 15 ml honey (ajustar to taste)
- 20 g quick oats (for dar cuerpo)
- 80 g ice (approx.)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Wash the seedless green grapes and fresh basil leaves. Cut the ripe avocado into cubes, zest the lime, and then squeeze the juice.
- 2
2. If you prefer a colder, thicker texture, chill the glasses in the freezer for 2 minutes; if using an oven to gently soften crystallized honey, do it only at 95°F / 35°C for no more than 1 minute.
- 3
3. Add the green grapes, avocado, plain yogurt, milk, lime juice, lime zest, fresh basil, honey, and quick oats to a blender.
- 4
4. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds until smooth. Add the ice and blend again for 20 to 30 seconds more, until the smoothie is creamy and fully combined.
- 5
5. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity if desired, then blend for 10 more seconds to incorporate any changes.
- 6
6. Serve immediately in 2 chilled glasses and, if you like, garnish with an extra basil leaf or a little more lime zest.
Chef tips
For an extra silky texture, freeze half of the grapes for at least 1 hour before making the smoothie. Do not add too much basil, so it does not overpower the flavor.
Substitutions
You can replace the honey with maple syrup for a honey-free version. Plain yogurt can be swapped for Greek yogurt for a thicker result, or for plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free version. Milk can be replaced with oat milk or almond milk, keeping allergens in mind.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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