| Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 0 mins | Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 350 | 2g | 1g | 70g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 35g | 8g | 5g | 0.3g |
One thing that always brings me immense joy is finding quick and nutritious recipes that are equally delightful for the tastebuds. The Abiu and Banana Smoothie is one such recipe that has won my heart over. Yes, it might be surprising, as my culinary expertise largely lies in the traditional New England seafood recipes. But my love for fresh and healthy eating extends far from the Atlantic coast and right into every ingredient that finds its way into my kitchen.
Busting Health Myths, One Smoothie At a Time
The Abiu Banana Smoothie not only entices you with its creamy texture and tropical sweetness but brings forth a boatload of health benefits as well. The Abiu, a fruit native to South America, is often dubbed as the ‘golden fruit’ for its high nutritional value. This smoothie, packed with vitamin C and calcium from Abiu and potassium from bananas, helps boost immunity, strengthen bones, and regulate blood pressure. With a generous dose of almond milk, you’re also taking care of your heart health, and the yogurt serves as a great source of probiotics.
A Sweet Escape That Fits Any Kind of Meal
The allure of the Abiu and Banana Smoothie doesn’t stop at the health benefits. Its unique taste finds a happy place between the texture of a green smoothie and the tropical freshness of a mango-pineapple smoothie. This elixir serves as the perfect recipe for those mornings when I’m racing against time to feed my daughters, Erin and Samantha before school. And sometimes, it can be a splendid companion for a light seafood lunch. Paired with a traditional clam chowder or a fire-grilled lobster, the smoothie only enhances the meal’s overall taste experience.
Though my heart is forever pledged to the amazing and diverse seafood of New England, the Abiu and Banana smoothie is a testament to my undying love for healthful, flavorful, and easy-to-make culinary delights. Here’s hoping you can share my joy with this recipe and the numerous benefits it brings along.
What You’ll Need
- 6 peeled and chopped Abiu fruits
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 3 cups of almond milk
- 1/2 cup of plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- 6 cups of ice cubes
Method
Step One
Prep your fruits first. Ensure that your Abiu fruits are peeled and chopped. Then, peel your large ripe bananas and slice them.
Step Two
Combine the prepared Abiu fruits and the bananas in a blender.
Step Three
Next, pour the 3 cups of almond milk, 1/2 cup of plain yogurt, and 3 tablespoons of honey into the blender with the fruits.
Step Four
Begin blending the mixture on medium speed. It’s essential to ensure that the fruits are thoroughly blended and mixed with the almond milk, yogurt, and honey.
Step Five
While the blender is still running, gradually add the 6 cups of ice cubes. Increase the speed of the blender to high and continue blending until the smoothie becomes frothy and the ice is completely crushed.
Step Six
Once it’s smoothly blended, you can stop the blender. Pour your smoothie into glasses, serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Abiu and Banana Smoothie.
