Green Pear Smoothie
Servings: 1
This green pear smoothie needs just 4 ingredients: a ripe pear, frozen peaches, a cup of spinach and water. The pear and peach bring all the sweetness with no banana needed, and you get 7 grams of fiber in a light, mellow glass ready in 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup water
- 1 pear ripe
- ½ cup peaches frozen
Instructions
- Pour the water into a blender. Add the spinach and blend until smooth.
- Add the pear and peaches. Blend on high until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds, adding a splash more liquid if it's too thick. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make It Creamy: Add 1/2 banana, a splash of almond milk or a spoonful of dairy-free yogurt. Use a ripe pear for the sweetest flavor.
- Greens Swap: Kale, chard or romaine can replace the spinach. Start with less, since they taste stronger.
- Protein Boost: Add protein powder, chia seeds, hemp hearts or 1/2 cup silken tofu to make it more filling. Find more ideas in this list of superfoods for smoothies.
- Storing: Best fresh, but it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake before drinking.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 141kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Sodium: 47mg, Potassium: 468mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 3109IU, Vitamin C: 19mg, Calcium: 56mg, Iron: 1mg
