Fig Banana Smoothie

Submitted by Sharon123

"A very nice drink from the California Fig folks! This recipe is popular in Africa and Australia, also Southern USA."

 

• Ready In: 7mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup dried fig, stems removed, chopped
• 1 cup banana, slices (1-inch)
• 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 3 cups crushed ice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• mint leaf (optional)
• berries (optional)

directions

1. Place all ingredients in a blender (not a food processor), and blend until smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes.
2. Strain liquid and pour into tall, chilled glasses.
3. Add garnish of mint leaf or berries if desired.
4. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Debloves2cook]

This was very good and different from our usually berry fruity smoothies. The only changes I made were to use fresh figs from our tree, skipped the vanilla because I used vanilla non-fat yogurt that I had on hand, and had to add about an 1/8 cup of water because there was not enough liquid for the blender to work and found no need to strain the mixture. Thanks for posting this tasty concoction!

 

[Rita1652]

Very good. I made for one. I skipped the honey because for bananas and figs are sweet enough. I also didn`t strain it, for it was nice to get to the bottom where the bits of fig where. Sweet endings!!

 

[candela-miami]

Delicious! I used fresh figs, 1/2 cup greek yogurt, pumpking seeds, and 3 dried plums instead of honey. I really liked the taste and texture that the yogurt provides.

 

[UmmBinat]

Wowie this is good and different. I used soft dried figs, pretty ripe banana, Balkan (thick) yogurt, not low fat, some spring water instead of ice as I didn't wanted it ice cold, creamed honey, vanilla paste, no optionals. I didn't strain and hand to chew my drink but I love that. Made for Veggie Swap 31 ~ February 2011.

 

[Sydney Mike]

I like to think we smoothie fans have to stick together, even if it means trying something a bit unusual, & THIS is certainly THAT! Loved the combo of fig & banana, which I froze before using, then left out the crushed ice! I didn't strain the blended ingredients, 'cause I enjoy the chunkiness of the drink! Thanks for sharing your OUTSTANDING recipe! [Made & reviewed while on tour in Africa on Zaar's World Tour 4]