Gentle Flame Pear, Date and Yogurt Smoothie with Black Sesame and Chai Tea
An original, creamy smoothie where ripe pear and date bring natural sweetness, yogurt adds silky body, and brewed chai tea contributes warm spiced notes. Black sesame adds an elegant toasted nuance for an aromatic, balanced result.
Ingredients
- 180 g ripe pear (without core and diced)
- 2 units (40 g) Medjool dates (boneless)
- 180 g plain Greek yogurt (cold)
- 160 ml brewed chai tea, cooled (intenso)
- 120 ml milk (cold)
- 12 g black sesame seeds (lightly tostadas)
- 20 g rolled oats (suaves)
- 1 g ground cinnamon
- 2.5 ml vanilla extract
- 80 g ice
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. Brew a strong chai tea and let it cool. For a quick extraction, pour water at 95°C / 203°F over the tea, steep for 4 to 5 minutes, then chill it.
- 2
2. Lightly toast the black sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly so they do not burn. Remove and let them cool slightly.
- 3
3. Add the pear cubes, pitted dates, Greek yogurt, cooled chai tea, milk, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla, toasted black sesame seeds, and ice to a blender.
- 4
4. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds until very smooth and creamy. If you want a thinner texture, add 1 to 2 extra tablespoons of milk and blend again.
- 5
5. Divide the smoothie between 2 glasses and serve immediately to keep its cold, foamy texture.
Chef tips
For an even smoother texture, soak the rolled oats in the milk for 5 minutes before blending. Use a very ripe pear for natural sweetness and to avoid adding sugar.
Substitutions
You can substitute the pear with a sweet apple, the Greek yogurt with thick plain yogurt, and the milk with oat milk if you do not mind turning it into a non-dairy variation. Black sesame can be replaced with toasted white sesame, although the flavor will be milder.
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 imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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
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