Creamy Avocado Spinach Green Smoothie

1. 01

   Prepare the pear & avocado

   Wash the pear and spinach. Core and chop the pear. Remove the avocado pit and skin, then squeeze the lime and discard seeds.

   Your cue: Choose avocado flesh that yields to a spoon; firm pieces can remain lumpy.

2. 02

   Blend · about 30 sec

   Blend the leaves first

   Add coconut water or water to the jug, followed by spinach. Secure the lid and blend for about 30 seconds until the leaves are finely broken down.

   Your cue: Look for a green liquid with small flecks instead of whole leaves.

3. 03

   Blend · about 45 sec

   Add the creamy layers

   Stop and add avocado, pear, lime juice, hemp seeds and ice. Blend for about 45 seconds, starting low. Pause and add a splash of liquid if it stops moving.

   Your cue: The mixture should be uniformly creamy with no pear chunks.

4. 04

   Choose a spoon or glass

   Check the texture with the blades stopped. Pour slowly into a glass or spoon into a bowl. Add a little more of the chosen liquid if you prefer a thinner drink.

   Your cue: A softly thick finish is intentional; it does not need to become watery.

Blending times are starting points; use the texture cues and your blender’s instructions. Loading order is for a typical upright jug. Switch off before scraping or tasting, and never put utensils into moving blades.