Creamy Pistachio Smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1
Ingredients
1/2 ripe avocado (for that signature ultra-thick texture)
1 frozen banana (chunks)
1/4 cup shelled pistachios (unsalted/raw is best)
1 cup milk of choice (almond or oat milk works beautifully here)
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (adjust to your preferred sweetness)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of sea salt (to make the pistachio flavor pop)
Optional: A handful of fresh spinach for an even brighter green color.
Instructions
Prep the Base: Add the milk and the pistachios to your blender first. Pulse for a few seconds to break down the nuts; this ensures you don’t end up with large “crunchy” bits in an otherwise smooth drink.
Combine: Add the frozen banana, avocado, sweetener, vanilla, and salt.
Blend: Start on a low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for about 45–60 seconds until the mixture is thick, pale green, and completely smooth. If it’s too thick to move, add a splash more milk.
Serve: Pour into a tall glass.
The Garnish: To match the photo, finely chop a few extra pistachios and sprinkle them generously over the top.