Equipment
Ingredients
Main
- 2 plums, pitted and sliced
- 75 g red grapes, rinsed
- 7½ ml rose geranium syrup
- 15 g almond flour
- ½ ml vanilla extract
- 33 ml almond beverage
- 4 ice
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition is estimated per serving. Nutrients without complete source data are omitted.
Full nutrition
- Calories
- 244 kcal
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 56 g
- Fat
- 1 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 39 g
- Sodium
- 252 mg
- Saturated Fat
- 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 2 mg
- Potassium
- 580 mg
- Calcium
- 231 mg
- Iron
- 1.9 mg
- Magnesium
- 38 mg
- Phosphorus
- 197 mg
- Zinc
- 0.8 mg
- Vitamin A
- 63 mcg
- Vitamin C
- 19 mg
- Vitamin D
- 0.3 mcg
- Vitamin E
- 1.5 mg
- Vitamin K
- 21 mcg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B12
- 0.6 mcg
- Thiamin
- 0.22 mg
- Riboflavin
- 0.36 mg
- Niacin
- 1.8 mg
- Folate
- 41 mcg
- Water
- 296 g
- Alcohol
- 0 g
- Caffeine
- 2 mg
Sources: USDA FoodData Central
Method
Place the sliced plums, rinsed grapes, rose geranium syrup, almond flour, vanilla extract, almond beverage, and ice into the blender jar.
Blend the mixture on high speed for approximately 1 minute until the consistency is smooth and frothy.
Chef's Notes
- For a richer floral aroma and flavor, consider making your own rose geranium syrup by infusing sugar with fresh rose geranium leaves.
- Ensure your plums are ripe but not overly soft for the best texture and sweetness. If they are tart, you may need to adjust the sweetness with a touch more syrup or a natural sweetener.
- Using frozen plums and grapes will result in a thicker, colder smoothie, potentially reducing the need for as much ice.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness and floral notes before serving. The intensity of rose geranium syrup can vary significantly.
Storage
Refrigerator: 2 hours — Separation will occur; stir before drinking.
Troubleshooting
Smoothie contains large chunks of fruit
Cause: Blending time was too short or blender power is low
Fix: Blend for an additional 30-60 seconds
Prevention: Ensure fruit is sliced into smaller pieces before adding to the blender
Cultural Context
This smoothie is a modern interpretation of fruit-based beverages, drawing inspiration from the growing trend of incorporating floral and nutty elements into everyday drinks. While not tied to a specific traditional cuisine, it reflects a contemporary appreciation for complex flavor profiles and plant-based ingredients, often found in health-conscious or artisanal food movements.
