Creamy Tropical Durian Coconut Smoothie (Print Version)
Creamy durian blended with coconut milk and banana creates a luscious tropical beverage in minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 cup ripe durian flesh, seeds removed
02 - 1 medium ripe banana, peeled and sliced
→ Liquids
03 - 1 cup coconut milk
04 - 1/2 cup cold water, plus more if needed
→ Sweetener & Add-Ins
05 - 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 cup ice cubes
# How-To:
01 - Add durian flesh, banana, coconut milk, water, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to blender canister.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 60-90 seconds. Add additional water or coconut milk 1 tablespoon at a time if mixture is too thick.
03 - Taste smoothie and add additional sweetener if desired. Blend briefly to incorporate.
04 - Pour into two chilled glasses and serve right away while cold and frothy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy coconut milk tames durians intense flavor into something surprisingly sippable and refreshing
- It comes together in literally five minutes, making it perfect for when tropical cravings strike at odd hours
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- Durians flavor intensifies as it sits, so this smoothie tastes completely different even 20 minutes later
- Adding lime juice is a game-changer if your durian is particularly pungent
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- If you're new to durian, start with just half a cup and work your way up as your palate adjusts
- Frozen durian pieces actually blend more smoothly than fresh ones that have been sitting at room temperature