Prickly Pear Caribbean Smoothie

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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.

 

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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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  1. 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..

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