Comments on: Figgy Green Monster Smoothie (Tastes Like Cake Batter!)

By: Diana

Diana — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 01:56:42 +0000

Hey Suzie! Sounds good. The figs I used in this recipe were given to me by a neighbor when they were already ready to eat. I found this informative article from The Kitchn, which has some tips for selecting and storing figs – it looks really useful! http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-select-and-store-figs-126382 HTH

By: suzie blair

suzie blair — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:51:06 +0000

Thank-you, I will try that, but I will also look for fresh figs to give that a try. I tried fresh figs once, but they had not taste, so I was concerned. I did not know which one to pick and the person who helped me must not have known either. Any hints on how to choose a good fresh fig. Thank-you,
Suzie

By: Diana

Diana — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:17:13 +0000

Hi Suzie! Glad you like the green monsters! I’m not sure if the dried figs would yield the same flavor, but you can definitely use dried figs in a smoothie, in general. A lot of people use dried dates as the natural sweetener in their smoothies and desserts. I’ve been meaning to develop a couple recipes trying that out. But, back to your question, I’d soak the dried figs in water for at least 20 minutes and up to overnight. Then chop them up a bit and add them to the other smoothie ingredients and blend up. HTH! Diana

By: suzie blair

suzie blair — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:50:50 +0000

Could I use dried figs in this recipes. I always have those on hand. I love your green smoothies, thank-you for all your work.
Suzie

By: The Pin-Up Vegetarian

The Pin-Up Vegetarian — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:49:15 +0000

I need this is my life! Gonna try it with Silk Vanilla Almond.:)

By: Sook

Sook — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:11:40 +0000

I love green smoothies!! I am saving money to get me a nice blender to make yummy smoothies!

By: emily

emily — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 09:19:19 +0000

Nope, that’s it! I think the original came from the Raw Food Real World cookbook. My boyfriend makes it all the time for his breakfast.

By: shivani

shivani — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 08:31:01 +0000

i did like it..just added sum dragon fruit fr extra sweetness..tasted good!!

By: Diana

Diana — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 02:47:53 +0000

Nice Shivani! Good luck with your new veganism. There are lots of fabulous vegan blogs out there, so I’m sure you’ll find plenty to make. I hope you like this smoothie recipe!

By: Diana

Diana — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 02:47:16 +0000

Very unique mix Emily! Do you add any other liquids to it like milk or soy milk?