Durian Apple and Pear Smoothie Recipe

Durian is an exotic fruit from southeast Asia that lends a delicious vanilla-custard flavor to smoothies and makes for an excellent base. The fruit’s texture is similar to custard or yogurt. Durian works best with other subtly flavored fruits and accented with spices. While many aromatic tropical fruits do not work well with durian, blending apple and pear creates something special.

Durian Apple Smoothie Recipe

• 1 cup durian
• 1 large organic apple, cored
• 1-2 teaspoons of cinnamon, to taste
• 4 to 6 ounces of filtered water

Add all the ingredients to your blender and blend on high for 30 seconds or until the smoothie is creamy.

I consider this smoothie recipe a “dessert” smoothie. While it is nutritious as is, I prefer green smoothies made with less fatty fruit on a daily basis. But durian is a healthy indulgence!

Modifications

You can use one whole organic pear (cored) in exchange for the apple. You can also try adding spices like freshly grated ginger, nutmeg, allspice and even raw cacao powder.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 473
Fat: 13g
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 98g
Calcium: 3% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 7% RDA
Vitamin A: 10% RDA
Vitamin C: 78% RDA

This smoothie is also a rich source of folate and other B vitamins as well as copper, magnesium, manganese and potassium.

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