Super-Apricot Smoothie with Dried Apricots and Coconut

This thick smoothie is rich enough to stand in for dessert, especially when you want something sweet but don’t feel like overeating before bed. The base is dried apricots, soaked beforehand in hot water, so they deliver concentrated apricot sweetness with no added sugar. Coconut milk and a scoop of vanilla ice cream make the drink creamy and tropically fragrant.

Notes from the Kitchen

Always soak the dried apricots: when they’re dry they blend poorly and stay stringy, but hot water restores their softness and juiciness. Choose matte, darker apricots with no shine, brilliant orange ones are often treated with sulfur dioxide. If you don’t have flavored yogurt, use plain and add a little more honey. For a lighter version, swap the ice cream for a frozen banana, which still adds creaminess but with fewer calories.

Serve chilled in tall glasses, dusted with large coconut flakes. Because of its dense texture, this smoothie is best eaten with a spoon, like a drinkable dessert.

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