A honey-colored swirl of liquid in two tall, clear glass mugs. The smoothie has a light, creamy consistency, topped with a dollop of slightly whipped cream that's lightly dusted with cinnamon. Flanking the mugs are a scattering of fresh pears and caramelized onions, a beautiful representation of its unique ingredients.

Parisian Sweet Onion Smoothie

Name: Parisian Sweet Onion Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: medium-sized onion, 1 caramelized; Bosc pear, 2 ripe and cored; fresh cream, 1/2 cup; unsweetened almond milk, 2 cups; maple syrup, 2 tablespoons; cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon; nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon; ice cubes, 1 cup; salt, a pinch

Category Smoothie

Prep 5 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style French

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: January 05, 2026

Meet our unique, never-seen-before, French-inspired smoothie that incorporates a surprising savoury twist - the Onion! This 'French Onion Soup' inspired smoothie is a delicious blend of caramelized onions, seasonal fruits, and a dash of fresh cream to provide a delightful balance of sweet and savory. It's a testament to the French's love for onions, blended into a modern smoothie form.

Ingredients (for 2)

Medium-sized onion - 1 - caramelized
Bosc pear - 2 - ripe and cored
Fresh cream - 1/2 cup
Unsweetened almond milk - 2 cups
Maple syrup - 2 tablespoons
Cinnamon - 1/4 teaspoon
Nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
Ice cubes - 1 cup
Salt - a pinch

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔪🧅🔥

Cut onion into thin slices and sauté in a pan over medium heat with a bit of butter until golden brown.
Step 2 - 🧅❄️⏲️

Let the caramelized onion cool completely.
Step 3 - 🍐🧅🥛🍁🌰🥜🌀

Combine the cored pears, cooled onion, cream, almond milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a blender.
Step 4 - 🌀➡️🥤

Blend until completely smooth.
Step 5 - 🧊➕🌀

Add ice cubes to the blender, and pulse to crush the ice and mix it into the smoothie.
Step 6 - 👅🧂⚖️

Taste and add a pinch of salt if necessary to balance the flavour.
Step 7 - 🥤🥄🍶

Pour the smoothie into two serving glasses, and top each with a dollop of cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon

Additional

If you're feeling adventurous, try adding some French herbs like thyme or tarragon to your caramelized onions for added flavor. This smoothie is perfect for awakening your taste buds on a gloomy, chilly day.