My garden is abundant with figs and plums, but birds are eating most of the fruit. Frustrated, I managed to save some to share with my sisters and keep for myself, deciding to make a different flavoured smoothie with palm sugar syrup.

“Palm sugar is natural sweetener from palm tree sap, minimally processed to retain vitamins, mineral, antioxidants, prebiotic fiber, offering a low glycemic index, boosting immunity, and supporting gut health, can aid in digestive regularity and relieve constipation, with its distinct caramel flavour, making it healthier alternative in Asian cuisine and sweet/savoury dishes.”

“Red-fleshed plums are juicy stone fruits with vibrant red to purple flesh, rich in antioxidants that fight cell damage, fiber for digestion, vitamins A, B-complex, C, and K, and minerals that support heart, bone, and immune health, aid blood sugar control, and provide hydration and energy. They can be a snack, added to salads, yogurt, or used in cooking jams.”

Why not make it as a smoothie? I found some strawberries left at the back of my fridge. It’s best to use them before they go to waste. I’m glad to have some whole, uneaten fruits to make myself a healthy drink. Let’s get healthy and stop the birds from eating it all up!!!

Ingredients

6 big figs, stems removed, cut into bite-size, divided
6 strawberries, stems removed, halved, divided
18 plums, cut halved, removed seeds, divided
200 ml water
100 ml thickened cream
palm sugar syrup

Method

Bring out the Nutri Bullet, give it a couple of rinses, and wipe it really dry. Place half of the figs, strawberries, plums, half of the water, and thickened cream. Drizzle some palm sugar syrup over it. Cover the cup and put it into the machine.

Blitz until pureed. Taste for sweetness of palm sugar syrup. If needed, add a bit more. Give it a stir or two, then pour into a glass. Repeat with the remaining halved ingredients. Blitz until pureed, and check the sweetness of the palm sugar syrup. Enjoy healthy smoothie!!!

For my Figs grapes lemongrass paste palm sugar smoothie recipe:

https://helenscchin.com/2026/01/09/figs-grapes-lemongrass-paste-palm-sugar-smoothie/

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