Blackberries turn this smoothie a deep violet and bring a tart, slightly wild berry flavour. Pear and banana make it sweet and smooth, and coconut oil adds a soft, round finish.
75 g
blackberries
1
pear cored
½
banana
1 tsp
coconut oil melted
5 oz
water
Garnish: A few berries · Ice: Served up, no ice
Pear Blackberry Smoothie with Coconut
Tart, wild blackberry with sweet pear and banana, smooth with a soft, round finish.
Blackberries are a late summer fruit with a pronounced tartness and plenty of fibre, partly thanks to their small seeds. Ripe pear balances them with a mild, juicy sweetness, and half a banana gives the smoothie body. A teaspoon of coconut oil is there for aroma and a rounder mouthfeel rather than for coconut flavour.
The smoothie needs no dairy and usually no sugar. It fits a late summer breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based (sweeten with agave syrup rather than honey).
Yes, frozen berries work very well; you may need a splash more water.
Press the smoothie through a fine sieve before serving.
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