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Spiced Fall Fig Smoothie Recipe

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This Spiced Fall Fig Smoothie is a delightful blend of fresh and dried figs with warming autumn spices like cinnamon and cardamom. Enhanced with almond milk and a touch of honey, this smoothie offers a creamy, naturally sweet, and fragrant beverage perfect for a quick breakfast or an energizing snack during the cooler months.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Category: Beverage/Smoothie
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Fresh Variation

  • 3/4 cup (185 ml) plain, unsweetened almond milk (vanilla flavored recommended)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground cardamom
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4 ripe medium figs, stems removed, quartered, and frozen
  • 2-4 ice cubes

Dried Variation

  • 3/4 cup (185 ml) plain, unsweetened almond milk (vanilla flavored recommended)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 cup (3 ounces / 85 g) dried Black Mission figs, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 medium banana, peeled, chopped into 4 pieces, and frozen
  • 6-8 ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fresh Variation: Add all fresh variation ingredients—almond milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, sea salt, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, honey, frozen fresh figs, and ice cubes—into a blender in the order listed. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  2. Serve Fresh Variation: Pour the smoothie into a serving glass immediately and enjoy its fresh, spiced flavors.
  3. Prepare the Dried Variation Base: For the dried fig smoothie, add all ingredients except the banana and ice cubes (almond milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, sea salt, cinnamon, cardamom, honey, and dried Black Mission figs) into the blender. Blend thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Add Banana and Ice: Add the frozen banana pieces and ice cubes to the blender with the initial mixture. Blend again until the texture is smooth, thick, and creamy.
  5. Serve Dried Variation: Transfer the smoothie to a serving glass and serve immediately for the best texture and taste.

Notes

  • Using frozen figs and banana helps achieve a creamy, chilled smoothie without needing additional ice that might dilute the flavor.
  • Adjust honey amounts according to your desired sweetness level.
  • Vanilla-flavored almond milk adds a subtle sweetness and aromatic depth but can be substituted with plain almond milk if preferred.
  • The choice of fresh or dried figs offers flexibility depending on seasonal availability.
  • For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.

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