Lunar Smoothie with Caramelized Banana, Black Sesame, and Pear
An original velvety smoothie with toasted notes from caramelized banana, the deep flavor of black sesame, and the juicy freshness of pear. It balances natural sweetness, creaminess, and a subtle spiced touch in an elegant, distinctive blend.
Ingredients
- 1 grande 140 g ripe banana (sliced)
- 1 mediana 160 g ripe pear (without core and diced)
- 300 ml oat milk (cold)
- 120 g plain Greek yogurt (without sugar)
- 30 g black sesame paste (puede ser casera or comercial)
- 15 ml honey (ajustar to taste)
- 1 g ground cinnamon (divided)
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 120 g ice
- 30 ml water (solo si hace falta ajustar the textura)
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
Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; if you prefer to use the oven, preheat it to 400°F / 200°C.
- 2
Place the banana slices in the hot skillet and add the honey along with half of the ground cinnamon. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the banana is golden and lightly caramelized. If using the oven, spread the banana on a tray and bake for 6 to 8 minutes at 400°F / 200°C.
- 3
Remove the caramelized banana from the heat and let it cool for 2 minutes so it does not melt the ice when blended.
- 4
Add the diced pear, oat milk, plain Greek yogurt, black sesame paste, vanilla extract, the remaining ground cinnamon, and the ice to the blender jar.
- 5
Add the slightly cooled caramelized banana and blend for 45 to 60 seconds, until very creamy and smooth.
- 6
If the smoothie is too thick, add the water and blend again for 10 more seconds.
- 7
Serve immediately in 2 chilled glasses to keep the thick texture and the contrast between fresh pear, toasted banana, and black sesame.
Chef tips
For a deeper flavor, lightly warm the black sesame paste in the skillet for 20 seconds over very low heat before using. If you want an even colder texture, freeze the pear cubes for 30 minutes.
Substitutions
You can substitute oat milk with almond milk if you do not need a nut-free version. Honey can be replaced with maple syrup for a stricter vegetarian version without bee products. Greek yogurt can be replaced with plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free version, although the creaminess will change.
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 imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
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- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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