"Tastes Like Baklava" Pistachio-Rosemary Smoothie
Ever crave the flavors and essence of something but in smoothie form? This is what brought today’s recipe to my mind: How can I recreate the baklava experience in my blender? Here we are! Baklava - rich, gooey, altogether unique - is a classic Middle Eastern treat with crispy sheets of filo dough tightly pressed against gorgeously aromatic rosewater, nuts and a liquid sweetener, usually honey. To veganize the recipe, I swapped the honey for the options recommended below, though you can also use one of the commercial vegan honeys that are on the market. I used oats in the place of filo to make a thicker, more substantial smoothie and did not skimp on intoxicating flavor. You can find food-grade rosewater online, Middle Eastern markets or in the “ethnic section” of many large grocery stores.
1¼ cups unsweetened vegan milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup, agave nectar, date syrup or two pitted medjool dates
2 tablespoons food-grade rosewater
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsalted pistachio nuts
2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
1 banana, peeled (frozen is best for a creamy smoothie)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup ice
Extra chopped pistachios and ground cinnamon for top, optional
Add to your blender except for the additional toppings and blend until smooth. Add additional toppings before drinking.
Ever crave the flavors and essence of something but in smoothie form? This is what brought today’s recipe to my mind: How can I recreate the baklava experience in my blender? Here we are! Baklava - rich, gooey, altogether unique - is a classic Middle Eastern treat with crispy sheets of filo dough tightly pressed against gorgeously aromatic rosewater, nuts and a liquid sweetener, usually honey. To veganize the recipe, I swapped the honey for the options recommended below, though you can also use one of the commercial vegan honeys that are on the market. I used oats in the place of filo to make a thicker, more substantial smoothie and did not skimp on intoxicating flavor. You can find food-grade rosewater online, Middle Eastern markets or in the “ethnic section” of many large grocery stores.
1¼ cups unsweetened vegan milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup, agave nectar, date syrup or two pitted medjool dates
2 tablespoons food-grade rosewater
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsalted pistachio nuts
2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
1 banana, peeled (frozen is best for a creamy smoothie)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup ice
Extra chopped pistachios and ground cinnamon for top, optional
Add to your blender except for the additional toppings and blend until smooth. Add additional toppings before drinking.
Vegan, Recipe,Beverage, Drinks, Smoothie, Baklava, Rosemary, Pistachio, Chilled, Frozen, Breakfast