Crimson Breeze Smoothie with Raspberry, Pomegranate and Cashew, Hibiscus and Vanilla
An original, elegant smoothie with layers of tartness and natural sweetness: raspberries and pomegranate bring brightness, cashews create a silky texture, and a short hibiscus infusion adds deep floral notes. Vanilla rounds everything out for a creamy, vibrant, balanced drink.
Ingredients
- 180 g frozen raspberries (without descongelar)
- 120 g pomegranate arils (more unos pocos for decorar, optional)
- 40 g raw cashews (remojados 10 minutos en agua hot and escurridos)
- 120 ml chilled concentrated hibiscus tea (preparada with hibisco dry and enfriada)
- 240 ml unsweetened oat milk (well cold)
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 15 ml maple syrup (ajustar to taste)
- 12 g chia seeds
- 80 g ice (optional for a textura more cold and espesa)
- 4 g dried hibiscus flowers (for preparar the infusión concentrada)
- 180 ml water (for the infusión)
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. Place the dried hibiscus flowers and water in a small saucepan. Bring nearly to a simmer over medium heat until it reaches about 195°F / 90°C, turn off the heat, and let steep for 3 minutes. Strain and chill until you have 120 ml (1/2 cup) of concentrated cold hibiscus tea.
- 2
2. If the cashews are not yet soaked, cover them with hot water at about 140°F / 60°C for 10 minutes, then drain well.
- 3
3. Add the frozen raspberries, pomegranate arils, soaked cashews, chilled hibiscus tea, oat milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chia seeds, and ice to a blender.
- 4
4. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds until very smooth and creamy. If you prefer a lighter texture, add an extra 30 to 60 ml (2 to 4 tbsp) oat milk and blend again.
- 5
5. Taste and adjust sweetness with a little more maple syrup if needed. Serve immediately in two glasses and garnish with a few pomegranate arils if desired.
Chef tips
For an even silkier texture, blend the liquids with the cashews first for 20 seconds before adding the frozen fruit. For a deeper color, use a well-concentrated hibiscus infusion that is fully chilled.
Substitutions
You can replace the oat milk with almond milk or coconut milk if you want to avoid possible gluten traces found in some oat brands. Maple syrup can be swapped for honey if you do not need a vegan version. Raspberries can be replaced with blackberries for a darker, earthier profile.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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