The Prunie
Beverages
Ingredients:
- 75 g (9) pitted prunes, soaked in warm water for 15 minutes and drained
- 1 ripe pear, cored and chopped
- 240 ml (1 cup) apple juice
- 2 ml (1/2 tsp) vanilla extract
- Ice, for serving (optional)
Nutrition:
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Soak the prunes — softening them in warm water first is what gives this smoothie its completely smooth texture instead of a chewy, fibrous one.
Chop the pear — no need to peel it, since the blender breaks down the skin completely.
Instructions:
- Soak the prunes. Cover the prunes with warm water and let soak for 15 minutes to soften. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Blend. Combine the soaked prunes, chopped pear, apple juice, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Serve. Add ice if desired and blend briefly to combine, or pour over ice. Serve immediately.
Common Mistakes: Skipping the soak — unsoaked prunes leave a chewy, fibrous texture even after blending.
Storage: Best consumed fresh, but keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 2 days. Stir or re-blend before drinking, as it may separate.
Swaps: Pear can be replaced with a ripe banana for extra creaminess. Apple juice can be swapped for orange juice or water for a less sweet version.
Tips: Blend a little longer than you think you need to — prune skins take extra effort to break down fully for the smoothest texture.
Prunes — the star of the drink, naturally sweet and packed with fiber. Soaking them first ensures they blend completely smooth rather than leaving fibrous bits behind.
Pear — adds a lighter, fresher sweetness that balances the deep, jammy flavor of the prunes.
Apple juice — thins the smoothie to a drinkable consistency while adding extra fruity sweetness.
Vanilla extract — rounds out the flavor with a warm, dessert-like note.
The Prunie
Ingredients:
- 75 g (9) pitted prunes, soaked in warm water for 15 minutes and drained
- 1 ripe pear, cored and chopped
- 240 ml (1 cup) apple juice
- 2 ml (1/2 tsp) vanilla extract
- Ice, for serving (optional)
Why These Ingredients:
Prunes — the star of the drink, naturally sweet and packed with fiber. Soaking them first ensures they blend completely smooth rather than leaving fibrous bits behind.
Pear — adds a lighter, fresher sweetness that balances the deep, jammy flavor of the prunes.
Apple juice — thins the smoothie to a drinkable consistency while adding extra fruity sweetness.
Vanilla extract — rounds out the flavor with a warm, dessert-like note.
Prep:
Soak the prunes — softening them in warm water first is what gives this smoothie its completely smooth texture instead of a chewy, fibrous one.
Chop the pear — no need to peel it, since the blender breaks down the skin completely.
Instructions:
- Soak the prunes. Cover the prunes with warm water and let soak for 15 minutes to soften. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Blend. Combine the soaked prunes, chopped pear, apple juice, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Serve. Add ice if desired and blend briefly to combine, or pour over ice. Serve immediately.
