Fireside Vegan Smoothie (Printable)
A cozy blend of roasted fruits, warming spices, and almond milk for chilly mornings or firelit evenings.
# List of ingredients:
→ Roasted Fruit
01 - 1 medium apple, cored and chopped
02 - 1 medium pear, cored and chopped
03 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Smoothie Base
05 - 1 large frozen banana
06 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
07 - 1 tablespoon almond butter
08 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Toppings (optional)
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans
13 - Pinch of ground cinnamon
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss apple and pear pieces with coconut oil and cinnamon. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until tender and caramelized. Allow to cool slightly.
02 - Combine roasted fruits, frozen banana, almond milk, almond butter, maple syrup if desired, ground ginger, nutmeg, and sea salt in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste the mixture and add more maple syrup if extra sweetness is preferred. Blend briefly to combine.
04 - Pour smoothie into two glasses. Garnish with chopped nuts and a sprinkling of cinnamon if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like a dessert but actually nourishes you, which means you can have it guilt-free and feel genuinely good afterward
- The roasted fruit step seems fancy but takes just 15 minutes and transforms ordinary apples and pears into something almost caramelized and magical
- It's naturally vegan and dairy-free without tasting like anything is missing—just pure, cozy comfort in a glass
02 -
- The roasting step is non-negotiable—it's the entire reason this tastes like a café drink instead of just blended fruit. Don't skip it, even when you're in a hurry.
- Your blender matters here. A high-powered blender will create silk; a regular blender might leave tiny fruit particles. Both are fine, but expect different textures.
03 -
- Roast your fruit on parchment paper for zero cleanup, and the caramelization happens even more evenly
- Keep frozen bananas constantly in your freezer—they transform any smoothie from ordinary to luxurious instantly