Smoothies

Pear Smoothie with Sultanas and Almonds

Dried fruit and almonds give this pear smoothie the flavour of a Christmas fruit bread. It is sweet without any sugar and more filling than you would expect.

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Taste3.7
Balance3.8
Easy to make3.4
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  • GlassHighball glass
  • TechniqueBlended
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Time5 min
  • StrengthAlcohol-free
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Ingredients

1

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

Method

  1. Put almonds, sultanas and pitted dates in the almond milk and let them soak for 10 minutes.
  2. Wash, core and quarter the pear.
  3. Put everything in the blender.
  4. Blend for 60 to 90 seconds until as smooth as possible and serve.

Taste

Sweet and creamy with juicy pear, caramel notes from the dates and raisins, and a nutty finish.

About this smoothie

Dates are very sweet with a caramel-like flavour and bring fibre, so they sweeten a smoothie without any sugar. Sultanas add a fruity, raisin-like sweetness, and almonds bring protein, fibre and a marzipan-like note. The pear keeps the smoothie juicy and fresh. Because dried fruit is concentrated, this is one of the sweeter smoothies here: a good breakfast before an active day or a treat in the afternoon.

Bartender tips

  • Soaking softens the dried fruit and nuts so the smoothie becomes smoother.
  • A pinch of cinnamon or cardamom completes the fruit bread flavour.

Variations

Without dates
Leave out the dates for a less sweet version; the sultanas still sweeten it.

Frequently asked questions

Is it vegan?

Yes. All ingredients are plant based.

Does it need extra sugar?

No, dates and sultanas make it quite sweet already.

Can I use raisins instead of sultanas?

Yes, dark raisins give a slightly deeper flavour.

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