Smoothies

Creamy Apple Blackberry Smoothie with Coconut Milk

Apples and blackberries belong together in late summer, in crumbles and in smoothies. Coconut milk makes this version creamy and softens the berry tartness.

3.9Editors’ rating
Taste3.8
Balance3.8
Easy to make4.2
Popularity10
Reader rating: No reader ratings yet. Be the first.
  • GlassHighball glass
  • TechniqueBlended
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Time5 min
  • StrengthAlcohol-free
Jump to recipe ↓

Ingredients

1

Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice

Method

  1. Wash the apple and pear, remove the cores and cut them into pieces.
  2. Sort and rinse the blackberries.
  3. Blend everything with the coconut milk until creamy.
  4. Pour into a glass and serve.

Taste

Creamy and fruity, with deep blackberry, sweet apple and a soft coconut finish.

About this smoothie

Apple and blackberry is a traditional pairing in British and German baking, and it works just as well in a glass. Blackberries add a deep, winey berry flavour and a dusky colour, apple and pear the sweetness. Blackberries are known for their fibre content.

In late summer you can often pick blackberries from hedges; otherwise frozen ones do the job well. This smoothie fits breakfast or a quiet afternoon break.

Bartender tips

  • Only use fully black, soft blackberries; red ones are still sour.
  • A pinch of cinnamon gives it a crumble-like flavour.

Variations

Blackberry crumble
Blend in 1 tbsp rolled oats and a pinch of cinnamon.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use frozen blackberries?

Yes, they work very well.

Are the seeds a problem?

They are edible; strain the smoothie if you prefer it smooth.

Is it vegan?

Yes, all ingredients are plant based.

Rate this cocktail

Reader rating

Updated: