Pear Smoothie
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Pear Smoothie
Description
The Pear Smoothie combines peeled and chopped pears with banana for natural sweetness and creaminess. Almond milk serves as the base liquid for a dairy-free alternative, while honey adds a subtle extra sweetness. A pinch of ground ginger introduces a mild spicy note that complements the fruit flavors. Ice is added to chill and slightly thicken the texture.
The ingredients are simply blended until smooth, creating a drink with a balanced taste of fruit and spice without overpowering sweetness. This straightforward method preserves the natural flavors, making it suitable for various times of day.
To help prevent the blender from clogging and ensure smooth consistency, add softer ingredients and liquids near the blades first. For additional creaminess and healthy fats, avocado or nut butter can be included. Leftover smoothie can be shaken or briefly re-blended before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 pear peeled and chopped
- 1 banana
- 300 ml almond milk
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 pinch ground ginger
- ice
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients into a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
Notes
- Add softer ingredients and liquids first in the blender to prevent jams and ensure smooth blending.
- Including avocado or nut butter can increase creaminess and add healthy fats to the smoothie.
- Leftover smoothie should be shaken well or blended briefly again before serving to recombine ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 209mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 421mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 82IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.