Lucuma Banana Smoothie

My new addiction!:) Lucuma is a South American fruit related to sapotes and mameys.The flesh is somewhat dry and crumbly and has an amazing flavor that can be described as having notes of caramel ,maple syrup,or sweet potato.It is a popular ice cream flavor in Peru.No sweetener is needed in any recipe where lucuma is used.It can be found as a frozen pulp in the US.Goya sells it in convenient 14 ounce bags in the frozen food section at Latin grocery stores and some large markets.These are what I buy and I just use half a bag at a time for my smoothies.If you come across it I suggest trying some right away; it's a flavor that won't soon be forgotten.

• Ready In: 2 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup  frozen  fruit puree (frozen lucuma pulp,or fresh lucuma if you can find it)
• 1  ripe banana
• 3⁄4 cup water or 3⁄4 cup coconut milk

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a blender.If the lucuma is frozen break it up in the bag before opening so it's in small enough chunks to blend.
2. Blend until completely smooth.Enjoy :).