Violet Breeze Smoothie with Red Grapes, Plum, Yogurt, Lavender and Cashew
An original, aromatic smoothie where the sweetness of red grapes and ripe plum blends with creamy yogurt, mild cashews, and a delicate hint of culinary lavender. Fresh, elegant, and naturally violet in color.
Ingredients
- 180 g seedless red grapes (cold)
- 120 g ripe red plum (boneless and troceada)
- 180 g plain Greek yogurt (cold)
- 30 g raw cashews (unsalted)
- 160 ml milk (cold)
- 15 ml honey (ajustar to taste)
- 1 g dried culinary lavender (usar poca cantidad)
- 10 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 120 g ice cubes (approx.)
- 10 g chopped cashews (for decorar, optional)
- 0.5 g dried culinary lavender (for decorar, optional)
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.
Allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Place the raw cashews in a bowl with hot water for 2 minutes to soften them. If heating the water, bring it only to hot, about 140°F/60°C, then drain the cashews.
- 2
2. Wash the seedless red grapes and the ripe red plum. Remove the pit from the plum and cut it into pieces.
- 3
3. Add the red grapes, plum, plain Greek yogurt, soaked and drained cashews, milk, honey, dried culinary lavender, lemon juice, and ice cubes to a blender.
- 4
4. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds until very creamy, cold, and smooth. If you prefer a lighter texture, add a little more milk and blend again for 10 seconds.
- 5
5. Taste the smoothie and adjust with a little more honey if you want a sweeter profile.
- 6
6. Serve immediately in 2 glasses and, if desired, finish with chopped cashews and a tiny pinch of dried culinary lavender on top.
Chef tips
Use culinary lavender sparingly so it adds a floral aroma without overpowering the fruit. If the grapes are very sweet, you can reduce the honey.
Substitutions
You can replace the milk with almond or oat drink, and the Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free version. Honey can be replaced with maple syrup.
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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