Avocado Pistachio Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
• 1 cup plain yogurt (Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt for vegan option)
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp seed powder or nuts 
• 1 cup coconut water or almond milk
• A handful of ice cubes (optional)
• Chopped pistachios for garnish

Instructions:

• Peel and pit the ripe avocado.
• Shell the pistachios if they're not already shelled.
• If using fresh spinach, rinse it thoroughly. If using frozen spinach, thaw it slightly.
• In a blender, combine the ripe avocado, shelled pistachios, spinach leaves, plain yogurt, honey or maple syrup (if using), ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, and coconut water or almond milk.
• If desired, add a handful of ice cubes for a colder and thicker smoothie.
• Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add a little more coconut water or almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
• Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding more honey or maple syrup.
• You can also adjust the amount of cardamom and cinnamon according to your taste preferences.
• Pour the avocado pistachio smoothie into glasses.
• Garnish each glass with chopped pistachios for added texture and presentation.
• Serve immediately and enjoy the creamy goodness