A single date is enough to give this smoothie a soft caramel sweetness. Pear and apple keep it fruity and fresh, almond milk makes it creamy.
1
pear ripe, cored
½
red apple cored
1
dates pitted
5 oz
almond milk
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Creamy and gently sweet, with juicy pear, a hint of apple and soft caramel notes from the date.
Dates have been used as a sweetener in North Africa and the Middle East for thousands of years, and in smoothies they replace sugar or honey neatly. They also bring fibre and some minerals such as potassium. Pear provides juicy sweetness, apple a bit of acidity, and almond milk a mild, nutty base.
This smoothie fits breakfast or an afternoon snack. Soft Medjool dates blend easily; firmer dates should soak in warm water for 10 minutes so no chewy pieces remain.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
Soft Medjool dates blend most easily and taste of caramel; other varieties work after soaking.
Yes, oat milk makes it slightly creamier and nut free.
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