This is one of the dreamiest smoothies ever—tart but at the same time lightly sweet and warmly spiced. It is also the most gorgeous crimson hue. You can play around with whatever stone fruit you use for it. I like red fleshy plums but I imagine apricots, peaches and nectarines would be wonderful too.
The extra step of roasting the plums takes a little planning ahead but it adds a jammy pie like dimension. I love using cardamom and cinnamon with the stone fruit. Cardamom pods makes this smoothie intensely floral. Cinnamon is more subtle and familiar. I don’t add any sweetener when I roast the fruit since I find protein powder to be sweet enough. But if you are working with under ripe or especially tart fruit feel free to drizzle some maple syrup before baking.
Note: I like using cardamom pods but you can also use 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom. If you don’t have a deep love for cardamom I would go for the cinnamon. The cardamom is quite strong-which I love. But I do gravitate towards the cinnamon spice more often.
Spiced Plum Smoothie
Description
This is one of the dreamiest smoothies ever—tart but at the same time lightly sweet and warmly spiced. It is also the most gorgeous crimson hue. You can play around with whatever stone fruit you use for it. I like red fleshy plums but I imagine apricots, peaches and nectarines would be wonderful too.
Ingredients
Roasted Plums
Makes enough for 4 smoothies
8 plums, cut in half and stones removed
6 cardamom pods, crushed or 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Spiced Plum Smoothie
Serves 1
6 oz cashew or almond milk
2 frozen roasted plums (4 halves)
1.5 cups steamed and frozen cauliflower
1 tablespoon nut butter
1 serving vanilla protein
Instructions
Roasted Plums
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Arrange the plums on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with crushed cardamom pods or ground cinnamon.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Remove the cardamom pods.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 1-2 hours then transfer to a freezer bag scrapping up any extra juices.
Spiced Plum Smoothie
Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender. Start on low gradually increase the speed using a tamper tool. Blend on high, tampering as needed for 1-2 minutes until thick and creamy.
Notes
I like using cardamom pods but you can also use 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom. If you don’t have a deep love for cardamom I would go for the cinnamon. The cardamom is quite strong-which I love. But I do gravitate towards the cinnamon spice more often.
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