Apricot, Carrot and Yogurt Silk Smoothie with Sesame and Orange Blossom Water
An original velvety smoothie that blends ripe apricot, cooked carrot, and plain yogurt with a delicate touch of orange blossom water, toasted sesame, and honey. It is smooth, fragrant, and gently spiced, perfect for a refined breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 180 g ripe pitted apricots (fresh or descongelados)
- 100 g carrot (pelada and sliced)
- 220 g plain yogurt (cold)
- 180 ml milk (cold)
- 20 g honey (ajustar to taste)
- 12 g sesame seeds (lightly tostadas)
- 5 ml orange blossom water (uso culinario)
- 1 g ground cinnamon (a pinch generous)
- 80 g ice (optional, for a textura more cold and espesa)
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. Cook the carrot in boiling water for 6 to 7 minutes, until tender. Drain and cool completely; to speed this up, spread it on a tray and refrigerate for a few minutes.
- 2
2. In a small skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium-low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant. Remove before they burn and let them cool slightly.
- 3
3. Add the apricots, cooked and cooled carrot, plain yogurt, milk, honey, orange blossom water, ground cinnamon, and ice to a blender.
- 4
4. Add almost all of the toasted sesame seeds, reserving a small amount for finishing.
- 5
5. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth, creamy, and uniform. If you prefer a thinner smoothie, add a little more milk and blend briefly again.
- 6
6. Serve immediately in two glasses and finish with the reserved toasted sesame seeds on top.
Chef tips
For an even silkier texture, peel the apricots if their skin is thick. Chill the glasses for 10 minutes before serving for a more refreshing experience.
Substitutions
You can replace the honey with maple syrup for a strict vegetarian version. Plain yogurt may be swapped for Greek yogurt for a thicker result, and milk for oat drink if you want to avoid lactose, keeping in mind that allergens and dietary tags would 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 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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