Name: Smoothie Banane-Amlou
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 large glasses
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced; 3 tbsp amlou; 350ml cold whole milk, plus more if needed; 1 tbsp plain yogurt, optional, for a thicker glass; 1 tsp honey, optional, only if the amlou is not sweet enough; 1 pinch fine sea salt; 4 ice cubes, optional; 1 tbsp toasted almonds, chopped, for serving

Question 1

What is amlou in a banana smoothie?

Accepted Answer

Amlou is a Moroccan almond, honey, and culinary argan oil spread that gives banana amlou smoothie its nutty richness. Stir amlou well before measuring because argan oil can rise to the top, then taste it for a fresh roasted almond aroma before blending.

Question 2

Why should I loosen amlou before blending a smoothie?

Accepted Answer

Loosen amlou by pulsing 3 tablespoons of amlou with a splash of cold whole milk before adding the bananas. This opens the almond paste into the milk, so the banana amlou smoothie blends silky and even instead of leaving a heavy spoonful under the blender blade.

Question 3

Can I make Smoothie Banane-Amlou ahead of time?

Accepted Answer

Blend Smoothie Banane-Amlou just before serving because banana darkens and thickens as it sits. You can chill the whole milk and serving glasses up to 1 day ahead. Homemade amlou keeps covered in a cool cupboard for up to 2 weeks.

Question 4

What kind of argan oil should I use for amlou smoothie?

Accepted Answer

Use culinary argan oil amlou for banana amlou smoothie, never cosmetic argan oil. Culinary argan oil is made from roasted kernels and smells round, warm, and nutty. Fresh amlou should taste nutty first and honeyed second, with no tired or rancid smell.

Question 5

How do I make a thick amlou smoothie thinner?

Accepted Answer

Thin a thick amlou smoothie after blending, not before. Amlou varies from thick paste to slowly pourable spread, and some versions carry more honey. Blend the bananas, 350 milliliters cold whole milk, and amlou first, then add extra cold milk until the glass pours smoothly.

Question 6

Do I need to add honey to banana amlou smoothie?

Accepted Answer

Add honey to banana amlou smoothie only after tasting the blended drink. Ripe bananas with brown freckles and good amlou may provide enough sweetness. If the smoothie needs more sweetness, blend in 1 teaspoon honey so the drink stays nutty first, not overly sweet.

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Smoothie Banane-Amlou

Ingredients

ripe bananas

amlou

cold whole milk

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Ingredient	Quantity
ripe bananaspeeled and sliced	2
amlou	3 tbsp
cold whole milkplus more if needed	350ml