AIP Friendly Green Cucumber Avocado Lime Smoothie
This cool, creamy smoothie is the kind of drink that makes you feel genuinely nourished — bright from fresh lime, rich from ripe avocado, and refreshingly light thanks to cucumber and mint. Full-fat coconut milk gives it a silky, satisfying body without any dairy, and a touch of honey rounds out the tartness beautifully. Every single ingredient here is a whole food, which is exactly what makes this blend such a natural fit for an elimination-style approach to eating. Grated fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that plays surprisingly well against the cool cucumber and citrus. It blends up in under two minutes and serves two, so it's an easy weekday breakfast or a midday reset when you need something clean and energizing. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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2 servings
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and scooped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup cold water
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1 1/2 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the cucumber, avocado, lime juice, coconut milk, cold water, mint leaves, ginger, and honey to a blender.
- 2
Add the ice cubes, then blend on high speed for 45–60 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible chunks.
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