Violet Mist Fig, Blackberry and Coconut Smoothie with Earl Grey Tea
An original, elegant smoothie where ripe figs and blackberries blend with creamy coconut and a splash of chilled Earl Grey tea for an aromatic, smooth, and lightly floral drink.
Ingredients
- 120 ml Earl Grey tea (preparado and enfriado)
- 180 g fresh figs (without stalk, en cuartos)
- 120 g blackberries (fresh or congeladas)
- 240 ml coconut milk (without sugar, well agitada)
- 100 g frozen banana (sliced)
- 15 ml maple syrup (ajustar to taste)
- 12 g chia seeds (for dar cuerpo)
- 5 ml vanilla extract (optional)
- 80 g ice (optional, for a textura more cold)
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
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Brew the Earl Grey tea with hot water and let it steep for 3 to 4 minutes. If heating water in a kettle or saucepan, aim for about 200°F / 93°C. Then cool the tea completely before using.
- 2
2. Wash the fresh figs and blackberries. Remove the fig stems and cut the figs into quarters for easier blending.
- 3
3. Add the chilled Earl Grey tea, figs, blackberries, coconut milk, frozen banana, maple syrup, chia seeds, and vanilla extract to a blender.
- 4
4. Add the ice if you want a thicker and colder smoothie.
- 5
5. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth, creamy, and evenly violet in color.
- 6
6. Taste and adjust with a little more maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter profile. Serve immediately in two chilled glasses.
Chef tips
For an even silkier texture, let the chia seeds sit in the coconut milk for 5 minutes before blending. For a smoother finish, you can strain the smoothie to remove some blackberry seeds.
Substitutions
You can replace the coconut milk with oat milk if you do not need a certified gluten-free version. Maple syrup can be swapped for honey if you are not aiming for a vegan option. If you do not have Earl Grey, use mild black tea and add a small strip of orange zest.
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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