Pear Smoothie
Author:A simple, mellow, and nutritious Pear Smoothie that can easily be prepped ahead and stored in the freezer. It's a great recipe for using up a lonely overripe pear languishing in the fruit bowl and contains 18 grams of protein!
Ingredients
- 1 medium or large pear , fresh or frozen
- heaping ⅓ cup (40 grams) oats , rolled, old-fashioned, or quick (certified gluten-free if necessary)
- 1 to 2 Medjool dates
- 2 tablespoons almond butter , or any other nut or seed butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ to 1 teaspoon ground ginger , or cinnamon (or a bit of both)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- ¾ cup (180 ml) soy milk (or any other dairy-free milk if you don't mind less protein)
- a handful of ice cubes , OR use frozen pear instead of fresh, then you won't need ice.
INSTRUCTIONS
- If your dates aren't soft, I recommend removing the stones and covering them in hot water while you assemble the rest of the smoothie. This will soften them and make them easier to blend.
- Wash and core the pear. You don't need to peel it. Cut into a few smaller pieces then put in the blender jar.
- Add the oats, drained dates, almond butter, vanilla, ginger, salt, and milk.
- If using a frozen pear, you don't need to add ice but if not ,I recommend adding 5 or 6 cubes. Blend until smooth.
NOTES
Prep Ahead - Core the pear and cut it into chunky pieces. Add it to a silicone/freezer bag or small freezer-safe container with all of the other ingredients except the milk. Freeze for up to 3 months. When you want to make the smoothie, tip the contents into a blender jar, add milk, and blend. You won't need to add any ice as everything is frozen. (Note that I only recommend doing this if you have a good quality high-powered blender).
NUTRITION
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 952mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 387mg | Iron: 4mg
