Rocket brings a peppery, slightly bitter bite that you do not usually find in a smoothie. Sweet pineapple and tart blackberries keep it balanced and fruity.
70 g
blackberries
15 g
rocket
150 g
pineapple
5 oz
water
Garnish: A few blackberries · Ice: Served up, no ice
Blackberry Rocket Smoothie with Pineapple
Fruity and tangy, with sweet pineapple, dark berry notes and a light peppery finish.
Rocket, also called arugula, is the most assertive leaf in this collection. Its mustard-like pepperiness comes from the same family of compounds found in cabbage and radish. In a smoothie it works best in a small amount and with plenty of sweet fruit, which is why pineapple is such a good partner: its sugar and acidity round off the sharpness.
Blackberries add color, fiber and a winey berry note. The result is fruity at first and slightly spicy at the end, a good smoothie for people who already like green blends and want something with more character.
In this amount it tastes slightly peppery rather than bitter; the pineapple balances it.
Lamb's lettuce or baby spinach give a milder smoothie.
Yes, it contains only fruit, leaves and water.
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