Serrano Pineapple-Papaya Smoothie

• 1 cup 100% pure pineapple juice (not from concentrate), at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons white chia seeds
• 1 cup fresh papaya cubes
• 1/2 cup peeled, chopped, English cucumber
• 1/2 small serrano pepper, with or without seeds, stemmed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pistachio or avocado oil
• 1 teaspoon peeled, grated fresh ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 sprigs cilantro, for garnish

1. In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice and chiaseeds and let stand for about 20 minutes.
2. (Makes 1 1/8 cups pineapple-chia gel.)
3. Place the pineapple-chia gel, papaya, cucumber, serrano pepper, lime juice, oil, ginger,and salt in a blender.
4. Cover and puree until smooth.
5. Pour into two chilled martini or other beverage glasses.
6. Garnish each with a cilantro sprig and serve.

pineapple, white chia seeds, cucumber, serrano pepper, freshly squeezed lime juice, pistachio, ginger, salt, cilantro

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/serrano-pineapple-papaya-smoothie (may not work)