Power Hour Pick-Me-Up Smoothie

By Unblond1

Cayenne pepper and fresh ginger give this avocado smoothie the afternoon pick-me-up you need! The mango adds 25% of your daily value for vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant. You can freeze your own mango cubes, or purchase pre-frozen from your grocery freezer aisle. Add more or less water depending on desired thickness.

Ingredients

• 1/4 ripe avocado, seeded, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1/2 cup frozen mango cubes
• 1/3 cup plain, nonfat yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup ice cubes

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in blender and puree until smooth.

Serve immediately.