Pear Berry Smoothie
Boost your mornings with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Pear Berry Smoothie! Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe pear and a medley of frozen mixed berries, this creamy delight combines plain Greek yogurt and unsweetened almond milk for a wholesome base. Optional add-ins like honey and chia seeds elevate the flavor and nutrition, while ice cubes create a refreshing, frosty texture. Ready in just 5 minutes, this quick and easy smoothie is perfect for a nutritious breakfast or an energizing snack. Serve it up in two glasses, garnished with fresh berries or chia seeds for a picture-perfect, antioxidant-rich treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole ripe pear
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional, for extra nutrients)
- 4 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Wash the pear thoroughly, then core and chop it into small pieces. There's no need to peel it unless desired.
Add the chopped pear, frozen mixed berries, Greek yogurt, and almond milk to a blender.
If desired, add honey for extra sweetness and chia seeds for added nutrients.
Toss in the ice cubes to give the smoothie a frosty texture.
Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust sweetness or liquid consistency if needed by adding more honey or almond milk.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses, garnish with a few whole berries or a sprinkle of chia seeds if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
359 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 130 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.3 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 428 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 606 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
