Loquat Velvet Smoothie with Vanilla, Almond and White Tea
An original, delicate smoothie that blends ripe loquats, chilled banana, Greek yogurt, almond and a small white tea infusion for a silky texture and softly floral flavor. Ideal for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
- 180 g ripe loquats, pitted (pelados si the piel es gruesa)
- 100 g banana (sliced and cold)
- 160 g plain Greek yogurt (without sugar)
- 180 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 120 ml white tea (freshly infusionado and enfriado)
- 16 g almond butter
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 1 g ground cinnamon
- 14 g honey (optional)
- 80 g ice
- 8 g toasted sliced almonds (for terminar)
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
Heat 150 ml water until very hot but not boiling, about 176°F/80°C. Add the white tea, steep for 2 to 3 minutes, and strain to obtain 120 ml brewed tea. Let it cool completely.
- 2
Wash and pit the loquats until you have 180 g of flesh. Slice the banana if not already prepared.
- 3
Place the loquats, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, cooled white tea, almond butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and honey if using into a blender.
- 4
Add the ice and blend for 45 to 60 seconds, until the mixture is very smooth, thick, and silky.
- 5
Taste the smoothie and, if you want a slightly lighter texture, add 1 to 2 extra tablespoons of almond milk and blend briefly again.
- 6
Serve immediately in 2 glasses and finish with the toasted sliced almonds on top.
Chef tips
For a deeper chill, place the glasses in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving. If the loquats are very ripe, you may not need the honey.
Substitutions
You can replace the honey with maple syrup for a vegan version, swap the Greek yogurt for coconut or almond-based yogurt, and use cashew butter instead of almond butter if other tree nuts are acceptable.
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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