We’ve all been there. You’re rushing in the morning but need something quick to take on the go. Smoothies are great for this, and jackfruit smoothies are even better: they’re basically like drinking sunshine since they’re packed with so much vitamin C. You might be familiar with using jackfruit as a vegan pulled pork alternative (jackfruit carnitas, anyone?). That’s because the texture is fibrous, like pineapple, and when cooked, many say it has a meaty taste. However, when eaten raw, jackfruit is very fruity and sweet, kind of like bananas, pineapples, and mango all at once! This 3-ingredient recipe makes the perfect base for a variety of smoothie variations, so you’ll never be bored!
You don’t need much
Jackfruit: Check your local Asian grocery store for this huge, bumpy fruit! Many stores sell fresh jackfruit, and you should definitely use that in this smoothie. The canned versions are cooked and will have that meaty flavor. Read all about jackfruit here. Lime juice: Make sure to grab a couple of limes as well. Fresh citrus juice is best and helps to cut through the thick sweetness of the jackfruit. Light Coconut Milk: This will be your liquid to get the fibrous fruit to blend.
let’s make it!
The most time-consuming part is getting the flesh from the fruit! With such a large fruit, it can be daunting to break down. So, if you aren’t sure how to cut jackfruit, here’s how! Step 1: Blend It AllAdd all ingredients to your high-powered blender jar and go! Some blenders have a smoothie button, and others are controlled manually. Start the blender on a low setting and then ramp up as the fruit starts to break down.
Variations
The great thing about smoothie recipes is how adjustable they are!
Jackfruit Smoothie Bowl: Use ice to thicken and then top with fruit or granola. Jackfruit Mango Smoothie: Add more tropical fun by throwing in a ripe mango. Jackfruit Banana Smoothie: Add a frozen banana for extra creaminess. Jackfruit Green Smoothie: Add a handful of spinach or kale for a Superman punch. Protein Smoothie: Add a little protein boost to this jackfruit milkshake by replacing the some of the coconut milk with Greek yogurt.
