Creamy Durian Smoothie (Printable)
A creamy, tropical blend featuring unique durian flavor balanced with sweet banana and rich coconut milk for an exotic refreshing treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 cup ripe durian flesh, seeds removed (fresh or frozen)
02 - 1 medium ripe banana, peeled and sliced
→ Liquids
03 - 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat or light)
04 - ½ cup cold water, plus additional for consistency
→ Sweetener & Add-Ins
05 - 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 cup ice cubes
# How To Make It:
01 - Add durian flesh, banana, coconut milk, water, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to blender jar.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes. Add more water or coconut milk if consistency is too thick.
03 - Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if needed. Blend briefly to incorporate.
04 - Pour evenly into two chilled glasses and serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Durians distinctive taste becomes beautifully approachable when blended with sweet banana and rich coconut milk
- This smoothie comes together in literally ten minutes, making exotic flavors feel completely accessible
02 -
- Frozen durian works just as well as fresh and is often easier to find outside tropical regions
- Banana is not optional if you are new to durian because it bridges the flavor gap for most people
03 -
- Start with the smaller amount of sweetener because durians natural sweetness varies quite a bit
- If your blender struggles with frozen durian, let it thaw for 5 minutes before blending