Pear and Red Grape Sunrise Smoothie with Yogurt, Saffron, and Pecan
An original, elegant smoothie that blends juicy pear and red grapes with creamy yogurt, a touch of infused saffron, and toasted pecans. The flavor is smooth, floral, and lightly nutty, ideal for a special breakfast or a refined snack.
Ingredients
- 180 g ripe pear (without core and diced)
- 160 g seedless red grapes (well cold)
- 200 g plain Greek yogurt (cold)
- 120 ml milk (cold)
- 30 g pecans (lightly tostadas)
- 15 ml honey (ajustar to taste)
- 0.2 g saffron threads (a pinch)
- 15 ml hot water (for infusionar the azafrán)
- 80 g ice (optional, for a textura more cold)
- 1 g ground cinnamon (for terminar)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Toast the pecans in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often until fragrant. If you prefer using the oven, toast them at 325°F / 160°C for 4 to 5 minutes. Let them cool for 2 minutes.
- 2
2. Place the saffron threads in the hot water and let them steep for 3 minutes to release their color and aroma.
- 3
3. Add the pear, red grapes, Greek yogurt, milk, honey, toasted pecans, the saffron infusion with its liquid, and the ice to a blender.
- 4
4. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds until very smooth and creamy. If it is too thick, add a little more milk and blend again.
- 5
5. Serve immediately in 2 glasses and finish with the ground cinnamon on top.
Chef tips
For a silkier texture, peel the pear before blending. For a more aromatic presentation, reserve a few drops of the saffron infusion to decorate the top.
Substitutions
You can substitute the pecans with walnuts if needed. Honey can be replaced with maple syrup, although the flavor profile will change. For a lighter texture, use regular plain yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
What I used to make it
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