Pear, Date and Hazelnut Velvet Smoothie
An original, creamy smoothie that blends the delicate sweetness of ripe pear, the caramel depth of dates, and the toasty flavor of hazelnuts. Cinnamon and a touch of vanilla round out a smooth, aromatic, and comforting drink.
Ingredients
- 180 g ripe pear (without core, diced)
- 70 g Medjool dates (boneless)
- 45 g toasted hazelnuts (more a poco extra for decorar if desired)
- 240 g plain yogurt (cold)
- 180 ml milk (cold)
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 1 g ground cinnamon
- 80 g ice
- 1 g fine salt
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. Place the toasted hazelnuts in a small skillet over very low heat for 2 minutes to refresh their aroma, stirring often so they do not burn. If preferred, you can also warm them briefly in an oven at 300°F / 150°C. Let them cool slightly for 1 minute.
- 2
2. Add the ripe pear, Medjool dates, toasted hazelnuts, plain yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ice, and fine salt to the blender jar.
- 3
3. Blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds, until the smoothie is completely smooth, thick, and creamy. If you want it thinner, add a little more milk and blend again for 10 seconds.
- 4
4. Taste the smoothie and adjust the texture with a little more ice for a colder, thicker consistency, or a little more milk for a lighter consistency.
- 5
5. Serve immediately in 2 glasses. If desired, garnish with chopped toasted hazelnuts on top and an extra pinch of ground cinnamon.
Chef tips
For an even silkier texture, soak the dates in hot water for 5 minutes before blending and drain them well. Use very ripe pears for natural sweetness and better aroma.
Substitutions
You can substitute the plain yogurt with lactose-free yogurt if needed. The milk can be replaced with oat milk or soy milk, keeping in mind that allergens and dietary tags will change. Hazelnuts can be replaced with toasted almonds for a different flavor profile.
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
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- Easy-to-wash jar
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Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
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Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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