Apricot Yogurt Smoothie
Why this recipe works
- Ready in minutes: Everything is blended raw, making this a fast drink with no cooking or advance preparation required.
- Thick, creamy body: Strained yoghurt gives the smoothie a rich texture and tangy balance without needing cream or banana.
- Bright but balanced: Lemon sharpens the apricots, while honey rounds out their natural tartness and cardamom adds a soft aromatic note.
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Ingredient notes
- Use ripe apricots: Soft, fragrant apricots blend more smoothly and give the drink a fuller fruit flavour.
- Choose thick yoghurt: Strained yoghurt gives the best body; looser yoghurt will make a lighter, thinner smoothie.
- Adjust to the fruit: Taste before serving and add a little more honey only if the apricots are especially sharp.
Texture tips
- Blend fully before adding ice: Blend the fruit and yoghurt until completely smooth first, then add the ice for a colder, creamier finish.
- Chill the yoghurt: Cold yoghurt helps the smoothie stay thick and refreshing once the ice is blended in.
Timing notes
- Best served immediately: The texture is freshest straight from the blender, while the ice is still fully incorporated.
- Short storage only: If made ahead, refrigerate in a sealed container and re-blend with ice before serving.
Ingredient swaps
- Use maple syrup: Maple syrup can replace honey for a softer sweetness and a slightly deeper flavour.
- Soften the citrus: Orange juice can replace lemon if you prefer a rounder, less sharp citrus note.
- Make it plant-based: Use a thick dairy-free yoghurt and swap the honey for maple syrup.
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Instructions
- Halve the apricots and remove the stones, then add the fruit to the blender. Add the yogurt, honey, the juice from the lemon, and the ground cardamom.
- Blend until very smooth and thick, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed. Taste and blend again briefly to fully dissolve the honey.
- Add the ice cubes and blend until the smoothie is cold and creamy. Pour into a glass and serve straight away.
Recipe notes
Tips
- If your apricots are very tart, blend in a touch more Honey to balance the flavour.
- For an extra-thick texture, chill the Yogurt in the fridge before blending.
Substitutions
- Replace Honey with maple syrup for a different, but still gentle sweetness.
- Replace Lemon with Orange for a softer citrus note.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best served immediately. If storing, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 day and re-blend with a few Ice cubes before serving.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 glasses
- Total time: 10min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Turkish
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