Creamy Durian Smoothie (Printable)
A luscious blend of durian, banana, and coconut milk creates this creamy tropical delight perfect for warm days.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 cup ripe durian flesh, seeds removed (fresh or frozen)
02 - 1 medium ripe banana, peeled and sliced
→ Liquids
03 - 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat or light)
04 - ½ cup cold water, plus extra if needed
→ Sweetener & Add-Ins
05 - 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, to taste
06 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
07 - 1 cup ice cubes
# How To Make:
01 - Place durian flesh, banana, coconut milk, water, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract (if using), and ice cubes in a blender container.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes. If consistency is too thick, add additional water or coconut milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired thickness is reached.
03 - Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener if needed. Blend briefly to incorporate any adjustments.
04 - Pour into two chilled glasses and serve right away while cold and frothy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The durian gets tamed into something silky and approachable, even for skeptics
- It comes together in under five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
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- Durian's reputation comes from its smell, but blended it's much milder than you'd expect
- Frozen durian is actually easier to work with and has a more consistent flavor
03 -
- Freeze your banana chunks beforehand for an even frostier smoothie
- If the durian smell bothers you, blend in a few fresh mint leaves