Creamy Tropical Durian Smoothie (Printable Version)
A creamy tropical blend of durian, banana, and coconut milk for an exotic refreshment.
# What You'll 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 - ½ cup cold water, plus extra if needed
→ Sweetener & Add-Ins
05 - 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 cup ice cubes
# How to Make It:
01 - Add durian flesh, banana, coconut milk, water, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to blender container.
02 - Process on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes. Add additional water or coconut milk if consistency is too thick.
03 - Taste and add more sweetener if needed to balance the durian's natural flavors.
04 - Pour into two chilled glasses and enjoy while cold.
# Expert Insights:
01 -
- The banana and coconut milk tame durians notorious funk into something approachable and creamy
- It comes together in literally five minutes with zero cooking required
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- Frozen durian works just as well as fresh and is often easier to find outside tropical regions
- Adding a squeeze of lime juice completely transforms the flavor profile if you find durian too overwhelming
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- Overripe bananas work best here as their intense sweetness helps mask durians funk
- If you can only find sweetened coconut milk, reduce the added honey or maple syrup accordingly