Soursop was definitely not on my list of favourite juices growing up. In fact, every time my mother prepared it (usually as a Sunday dinner staple), I would gulp it down like a forced dose of medicine. Oh, how times have changed! Having grown up and learned about the incredible plethora of health benefits packed into this prickly green fruit, it has become a staple in my own kitchen.

Now, anytime I can get my hands on one, it feels like a well-deserved treat and a half. Here is an incredibly simple way to enjoy it as a creamy, refreshing punch. Try it nuh!

INGREDIENTS

• A soursop.
• 1 ½ cups of Milk (your preferred choice).
• A dash of salt.
• ½ tsp vanilla.
• ¼ tsp. Nutmeg.
• Preferred Sweetener (optional/to taste).

INSTRUCTIONS

• Peel soursop and remove seeds.
• Remove and discard the thick stalk that runs down the middle of the fruit.
• Add the thick pulp pieces to a blender.
• Add:
  • Milk (I use Almond or Coconut Milk).
  • Vanilla
  • Nutmeg
  • Salt
• Blend all ingredients until thick and smooth.
• Serve and Enjoy!
• Chill it for a more refreshing treat.

Notes:

Soursop can be enjoyed without milk.  As such, just remove the seeds, add water, and blend. Then sweetened with your choice of sweetener, a pinch of salt, or just add lime with your choice of a sweetener and enjoy.  For this recipe, I did not use any sugar as the almond milk I used was the sweetened version. It was good!

Here are some other awesome recipes to try, as well as a detailed article about soursop:

• Noni Juice
• String Beans and Cucumber Juice
• Jamaican Carrot Punch Recipe
• 5 Amazing Health Benefits of Soursop

Ingredient Spotlight!

~ Soursop~

Soursop, or more scientifically, Annona muricata, is a fruit that is called by many different names, guanabana, sirsak, and even graviola in some parts of the world. However, in Jamaica, it is just ‘soursop.’

Soursop is said to be chock full of many vitamins and minerals and has been touted to be very beneficial to one’s overall health.  Some of the nutrients of soursop include Vitamin C, B3 (niacin), B1(thiamin), folate, fiber, calcium, potassium, and zinc, just to name a few.

In addition to its purported nerve health benefits, it is also said to be able to help with digestion, inflammation, and blood sugar levels, as well as boost the immune system.

To good health!