Pear Smoothie
Refreshingly creamy and packed with natural sweetness, this Pear Smoothie is a quick, wholesome treat that’s perfect for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or even dessert. Featuring juicy ripe pears, a banana for extra creaminess, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, this smoothie is blended to perfection with unsweetened almond milk and Greek yogurt for a protein-rich boost. A hint of vanilla extract and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon elevate the flavors to a cozy, aromatic delight. Finished with ice cubes for an irresistibly cool texture, this five-minute recipe is as easy as it is delicious. Serve it in a glass garnished with a pear slice or a dash of cinnamon for an elegant, nutritious indulgence that’s perfect for any time of day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe pear
- 1 whole banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
Wash the pears thoroughly, then core and roughly chop them into small pieces. There is no need to peel them unless desired.
Peel the banana and break it into chunks.
In a blender, combine the chopped pears, banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and ice cubes.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if necessary. Blend briefly again if any adjustments are made.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a pear slice on the rim of the glass.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.9 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 232 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.7 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 644 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1140 mg | 24% | |
*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.
