🥭 Soursop Smoothie (Guanábana Smoothie)
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2)
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1 cup fresh soursop pulp (seeds removed)
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1 cup cold milk (dairy or almond/coconut milk)
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1–2 tablespoons honey or sweetener (adjust to taste)
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
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½ cup ice cubes
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Optional: ½ banana (for extra creaminess)
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Optional: pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
🔪 Step 1: Prepare the Soursop
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Wash the outside of the soursop fruit.
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Cut it in half lengthwise.
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Scoop out the white pulp using a spoon.
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Carefully remove all black seeds (do not blend seeds — they are not edible).
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Measure 1 cup of seedless pulp.
🥤 Step 2: Add to Blender
Into your blender, add:
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1 cup soursop pulp
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1 cup cold milk
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Sweetener
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Vanilla (if using)
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Banana (if using)
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Ice cubes
⚡ Step 3: Blend
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Blend on medium speed for 30 seconds.
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Increase to high speed for another 30–45 seconds.
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Blend until smooth and creamy.
If too thick → add a little more milk.
If too thin → add more pulp or a few ice cubes.
🥛 Step 4: Taste & Adjust
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Taste the smoothie.
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Add more honey if needed.
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Blend briefly again if you adjust sweetness.
🍹 Step 5: Serve
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Pour into chilled glasses.
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Sprinkle a tiny pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional).
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Serve immediately for best flavor.
🌿 Optional Healthy Variations
🥥 Tropical Version
Add ¼ cup coconut milk for a richer island flavor.
🍍 Immune Boost Version
Add ¼ cup pineapple chunks and a squeeze of lime.
🥬 Green Power Version
Add a handful of spinach (taste remains mild).
⚠️ Important Note About Soursop
Soursop is nutritious and rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.
However:
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Do not consume seeds.
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Avoid excessive daily intake over long periods.
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It is not proven to cure cancer, despite common online claims.
If you’d like, I can also share:
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A soursop juice recipe (without milk)
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A diabetic-friendly version
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Or a weight-loss smoothie variation 😊