Golden Loquat, Kefir and Saffron Smoothie
An original, delicate smoothie blending ripe loquats, creamy kefir, mild honey, almond, and a brief saffron infusion for a floral, fruity, lightly toasted flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 220 g ripe loquats, pitted (pelados si the piel es gruesa)
- 300 ml plain kefir (well cold)
- 120 ml unsweetened almond milk (cold)
- 20 g toasted almonds (unsalted)
- 20 g honey (ajustar to taste)
- 0.15 g saffron threads (a pinch generous)
- 30 ml hot water (a 175°F/80°C for infusionar)
- 1 g ground cinnamon (optional pero recomendada)
- 80 g ice (approx.)
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 saffron threads in a small cup with the hot water at 80°C/175°F and let them steep for 3 minutes.
- 2
2. Meanwhile, wash the loquats, remove the pits, and peel them if the skin feels tough. Set the flesh aside.
- 3
3. Add the loquats, plain kefir, unsweetened almond milk, toasted almonds, honey, ground cinnamon, and ice to a blender.
- 4
4. Pour in the saffron infusion, including all the liquid, to capture its color and aroma.
- 5
5. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds until very smooth, creamy, and uniform. If you prefer a thinner texture, add 1 to 2 extra tablespoons of almond milk and blend again.
- 6
6. Taste and adjust with a little more honey if you want it sweeter. Serve immediately in 2 chilled glasses.
Chef tips
For an even silkier texture, soak the toasted almonds in the almond milk for 5 minutes before blending. If the loquats are very ripe, slightly reduce the honey to keep the sweetness balanced.
Substitutions
You can swap the honey for maple syrup for a different variation, though it will change the flavor profile. Kefir can be replaced with plain drinkable yogurt, and toasted almonds with toasted cashews.
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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