Creamy Pear Smoothie
This Creamy Pear Smoothie is full of fiber, protein, natural sweetness, and warm spices. Blend it up in minutes for a nourishing fall snack or breakfast!
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond milk
- ½ cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt plain or vanilla
- ½ cup baby spinach or kale
- 1 small pear cored
- ½ frozen banana
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ cup ice
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the blender in the order listed.
- Blend until smooth!
Notes
Storage Directions
- Fridge: Store leftovers in a sealed jar or bottle for up to 24 hours. Shake well before drinking.
- Freezer: Pour smoothie into ice cube trays or freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 2 months. Re-blend or thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Use a ripe pear – Softer pears blend better and add more natural sweetness.
- Freeze your banana ahead of time – It makes the smoothie thicker and creamier. To freeze quickly, peel the banana and place it on a piece of parchment in the freezer for 30-60 minutes.
- Layer ingredients properly – Add liquids first, followed by the greens, solids, and ice to help your blender run smoothly.
- Blend on high until fully smooth – Give it 30-60 seconds, depending on the strength of your blender.
- Higher protein variation: Add a few tablespoons of vanilla or unsweetened protein powder or collagen peptides for an extra 10 or so grams of protein.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 14gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 514mgPotassium: 594mgFiber: 8gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 1644IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 286mgIron: 1mg
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