Last Updated on May 20, 2020 by
This Caribbean style smoothie, also known as a batida, is not so smooth. I used grated coconut to add a little texture to it.
I really make an effort to introduce ingredients to you from around the world. Maybe you’ve seen a cactus pear in the supermarket and not sure how to eat it or what it tastes like. The best I can explain the flavor is something like a combination of strawberry and papaya. Like a pomegranate, it has edible seeds. However, the seeds are quite firm and bothersome to some people so that’s why I think a batida is a fabulous way to utilize this exotic fruit. The use of the blender breaks down the seeds.
Prickly Pear Caribbean Smoothie
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- 4 prickly pears (aka cactus pear)
- 12 oz. can evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
- 4 ice cubes
- 1/4 cup frozen grated coconut
Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
Prickly Pear Caribbean Smoothie
This Caribbean style smoothie, also known as a batida, is not so smooth. I used grated coconut to add a little texture to it.
Servings: 2
Calories: 272kcal
Ingredients
- 4 prickly pears aka cactus pear
- 12 oz. can evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
- 4 ice cubes
- 1/4 cup frozen grated coconut
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 447mg | Iron: 1mg
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What a lovely color! We had lots of prickly pear and saguaro in our garden in AZ. Loved the fruit. What a nice way to use up the fruit.
I haven't tried cactus pear at all .. this smoothie recipe is very interesting and looks super yummy !!
Wow Mir, thanks for all the efforts you take in presenting such exotic and new ingredients..really appreciate it…never read about cactus pear..so it's lovely seeing it..
interesting smoothie Mir
I had an icecream with cactus pear when we travelled to Taiwan, this smoothie is seriously very new and completely irresistible.
Smoothie looks great with nice color..
Wow! I have never tried this fruit. Next time I go to the market, I shall get one and try. As you said, I think it is best consumed in a smoothie!
This smoothie has a lovely and rich color.
What a lovely hued smoothie! I have seen this in the market but never thought of picking it up.
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