1. Banana Walnut Smoothie
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Banana Walnut Smoothie For 1 large glass
Banana 1 piece Walnuts 50 gr Nut milk 100 ml (walnut milk/ almond milk/ cashew milk/….)
How to choose ripe and delicious bananas
- Delicious ripe bananas have a bright yellow outer skin, which may be mixed with some green bananas as these are mostly naturally ripened bananas.
- The outer skin may have tiny dark spots, and when pressed, the banana should have a moderate softness, not too mushy.
- It is advisable to avoid buying bananas with broken stems, detached from the stem, or those that are overly bruised as they have been stored for too long.
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How to make Walnut Banana Smoothie
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the ripe bananas and then place them in the freezer refrigerator for about 5 hours until the bananas are completely frozen.
Use a specialized nutcracker or a pestle to break the outer shell of the walnuts to get the inner nut.
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Blend the Walnut Banana Smoothie
Add the frozen bananas to the blender, then add the walnuts and 100ml of nut milk, then use the hand blender to blend the mixture until smooth.
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Finished Product
Banana walnut smoothie with a subtle, appealing aroma, combined with the wonderful flavors of the ingredients, has created a smoothie that is very tasty.
The cool, thick smoothie has a sweetness that is not too overwhelming, combined with the creamy flavor of walnuts and the nutty taste of nut milk, this is certainly a harmonious combination of flavors that once you try, you will love right away.
2. Walnut Date Smoothie
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Walnut Date Smoothie For 1 large glass
Walnuts 200 gr Nut milk 300 ml (walnut milk/ almond milk/ soy milk/…) Dried dates 6 pieces Cinnamon powder 1/4 teaspoon Sugar 1 tablespoon Ice cubes 100 gr
Where to buy dried dates?
- You can buy dried dates that are pitted or still in clusters with pits. However, you should choose packaged dates from reputable brands with a reliable source of production.
- Dried dates can be found in supermarkets, food stores, or purchased on popular e-commerce websites.
- The average price of dried dates ranges from 140,000 – 150,000 VND/500g (price updated in December 2021).
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How to make walnut date smoothie
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Prepare walnuts and dates
Remove the pits from the dried dates, chop them small and place them in a bowl with 150ml of hot water (about 60 – 70 degrees Celsius), mix well and soak for about 20 minutes, then drain.
Remove the shells from the walnuts, then use a knife to chop them small or place the walnuts in a plastic bag and use a pestle to crush them finely.
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Walnut and Date Smoothie
You add 200g of crushed walnuts into the blender, add 6 soaked dates, 300ml of nut milk, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 100g of ice cubes. Next, you use a hand blender to blend until the mixture is smooth.
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Final Product
In just a few minutes, you can complete the walnut and date smoothie!
A delicious smoothie with the gentle sweetness of dates, blended with the creamy richness of walnuts and milk, along with a hint of warm cinnamon powder, creates a very pleasant sensation when enjoyed. Not only that, but this walnut smoothie is also very nutritious and good for your health!
How to choose delicious walnuts properly
For whole walnuts
- You should choose walnuts that have intact shells, not chipped or cracked.
- In particular, you need to select larger walnuts as they are usually tastier, richer, of better quality, and ensure higher standards.
- Additionally, walnuts that feel heavy in your hand are also quality nuts because the kernel will be fuller and firmer than lighter ones.
For shelled walnuts
- Choose nuts that are firm, have a plump kernel, and where the fruit flesh is not shriveled or oily.
- Moreover, if the kernel is intact, not broken or crumbly, has a light brown skin, and the inside is a creamy white color, those are also the types of shelled walnuts that meet the standards and should be prioritized.
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