Ingredients
- For the Brazil Nut Milk
- 1 cup Brazil nuts
- 5 cups water
- For the Smoothie
- 2 cups chopped pears (freeze before blending)
- 1 teaspoon of alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 1 rounded tablespoon pumpkin pie spice mix
- *For a sweeter option, add 1-2 dates.
Method
Step 1
First make the Brazil nut milk by soaking the Brazil nuts in 2 cups of water overnight or for a minimum of 8 hours. Drain the water, rinse the nuts well.
Step 2
Place the Brazil nuts in a blender and add 3 cups of fresh water. Blend for 45 seconds and then strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer. Place in the fridge to cool.
Step 3
In a blender, combine the milk, chilled pears, vanilla, spice mix, and dates (if using). Blend on high speed for 45 seconds, until smooth and creamy.
Step 4
Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 396, Total Fat 31 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 11 g, Sodium 11 mg
