Pear Smoothie with Macadamia Nuts Recipe: Rich and Creamy

Pear Smoothie with Macadamia Nuts

Macadamia nuts are among the creamiest nuts there are, and blended into a pear smoothie they give it a buttery richness. Lamb's lettuce adds a mild green note.

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GlassMason jar

TechniqueBlended

DifficultyEasy

Time5 min

StrengthAlcohol-free

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Ingredients

1 pear cored
½ red apple cored
15 g lamb's lettuce
15 g macadamia nuts unsalted
5 oz almond milk
1 tbsp rolled oats fine (tender) oats
½ tsp agave syrup to taste (optional)

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

Method

Wash the pear and apple half, remove the cores and cut them into pieces.
Wash the lamb's lettuce thoroughly and remove any roots.
Put fruit, lettuce, macadamias, oats, almond drink and agave syrup into the blender.
Blend for 60 to 90 seconds until the nuts are completely smooth, then serve.

Taste

Rich and creamy, with sweet pear, buttery macadamia and a gentle green note.

About this smoothie

Macadamias come originally from Australia and are known for their buttery texture and high fat content, mostly monounsaturated fat. A small handful is enough to make a smoothie noticeably creamier and more filling.

Pear and apple bring natural sweetness, and fine oats add body and fibre. Lamb's lettuce is one of the mildest salad greens, with a slightly nutty flavour that suits the macadamias. This is a rich smoothie, best as a breakfast or a substantial snack rather than a light refreshment.

Bartender tips

Soak the macadamias in water for a few hours for an even smoother texture in a standard blender.
Use unsalted, unroasted nuts; salted ones make the smoothie taste odd.