Creamy Fig Smoothie

Name: Creamy Fig Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 4 figs (blackberries); 15 cl of almond milk; 150 g of plain Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp of honey; 3 ice cubes; 15 g of almonds; blackberries; blueberries

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A fresh, nourishing smoothie made with ripe figs, Greek yogurt and a touch of honey for an indulgent, healthy drink, ideal for breakfast or a snack.

Total time: 10 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: –
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.50

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 8

glasses

Estimated cost €3.00

For decoration

1 ¾ tbsp almondsoptional
blackberriesoptional
blueberriesoptional

Equipment

BlenderBlender
Glass

Instructions

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Prepare the figs: Wash the figs and cut them into quarters. Set a few pieces aside for decoration if desired.

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Blend the ingredients: In a blender, place the cut figs, plain Greek yogurt, almond milk and honey.

Add the ice: Add the ice cubes to the blender for a nice and cold drink.

Blend until smooth: Blend everything until you get a creamy, uniform smoothie.

Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses.

Garnish: Decorate with the reserved fig pieces, a few almonds, blackberries, blueberries and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

230kcal

Protein9 g16%
Carbs29 g52%
Fat8 g32%
Fiber7 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For a colder version, use frozen figs or add a few extra ice cubes before blending. The almond milk can be replaced with cow's milk or another plant-based milk to your liking. Feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon to bring out the flavors.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

1 month max. Airtight jars/ice cube bags. Blend after thawing.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Taste and texture change, loss of nutrients/rapid oxidation.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Wash/cut the fruit. Keep the dry ingredients chilled to blend the next day.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable, drink cold.

Variations

Save a few fig pieces for decoration.
Garnish with blackberries, blueberries, almonds and fresh mint.
Serve immediately, well chilled.

Mistakes to avoid

Using unripe figs: choose ripe ones for sweetness.
Forgetting the ice cubes: they make the drink nice and cold.
Blending too briefly: blend until smooth.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make the fig smoothie?

Wash the figs, cut them into quarters, setting a few pieces aside, blend them with the plain Greek yogurt, almond milk and honey, then add the ice cubes and blend until you get a creamy smoothie.

Why add Greek yogurt?

Plain Greek yogurt adds creaminess and protein to the drink, with a slight tang that balances the sweetness of the ripe figs and honey for an indulgent, healthy smoothie.

How do you decorate the glasses?

Pour the smoothie into the glasses, then top with the reserved fig pieces, a few almonds, blackberries, blueberries and fresh mint leaves, and serve immediately.

When should you enjoy this smoothie?

It suits breakfast or a snack: fresh and nourishing, it takes 10 minutes to make and is drunk right after blending, nice and cold thanks to the ice cubes.