Garnish: Peach or nectarine slice · Ice: Served up, no ice
Method
Wash and pit the nectarine and apricot and cut them into pieces.
Put the fruit into the blender with the oat milk.
Blend for about 45 seconds until smooth.
Pour into a glass and serve cold.
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Taste
Creamy and fruity, with juicy nectarine, aromatic apricot and a mild oat finish.
About this smoothie
Nectarines and apricots are both at their best in midsummer, when they are juicy and fragrant. Nectarine brings sweetness and juice, apricot a more intense, slightly tart aroma. Both fruits contain carotenoids, which give them their warm orange colour, and some vitamin C. Oat milk rounds the fruit off and makes the smoothie creamy without dairy.
This is an easy breakfast or afternoon smoothie. Out of season, frozen apricot and peach slices work well, and they make the drink thicker.
Bartender tips
Leave the skins on; they blend well and give the smoothie its colour.
If the fruit is not quite ripe, add half a banana or a teaspoon of honey.
Variations
Peach version
Replace the nectarine with a ripe peach for a softer, more perfumed smoothie.
Frequently asked questions
Is this smoothie vegan?
Yes, fruit and oat milk are plant based.
Can I use dried apricots?
Yes, two soaked dried apricots can replace the fresh one; the smoothie becomes sweeter.
Do I need to peel the fruit?
No. The thin skins blend smoothly in most blenders.