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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Drinks

    Pear Smoothie

    Published: Apr 25, 2023 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Diet: Gluten Free / Low Fat / Vegetarian
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    Pear smoothie with a text title overlay.

    This pear smoothie is a delicious way to start your day and a great way to use up pears when they are in season. A refreshing creamy smoothie, with a little bit of zingy from some ginger. Just 5 ingredients and a couple of minutes to make it.

    Two glasses of cream coloured smoothie next to two whole pears.

    We are HUGE fans of smoothies. Whether it's for a light breakfast, easy snack, or a way to get some goodness into the kids. A pear smoothie might be on the top of your list, but it has the most amazing flavour, and it's super refreshing too. You can even make it vegan!

    If you are looking for more pear recipes, why not try our comforting Apple and Pear Crumble or our super easy Pear Salad?

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients and substitutions
    • How to make a pear smoothie - Step by step
    • Health benefits of pears
    • Variations
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Extra tips
    • More smoothie recipes
    • Recipe
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    Why you will love it

    • Just 5 ingredients - Just a handful of ingredients to make a nutritious and delicious smoothie.
    • Quick and easy - Just throw it all in the blender and whizz it up.
    • Adaptable - Feel free to use this smoothie with pear recipe as the base and then adapt it with the suggestions below.
    • Great way to use pears - We usually get a LOT of pears in our fruit and vegetable boxes, so after we have made a crumble this pear smoothie recipe is how we use them up.

    Ingredients and substitutions

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    • Pear - The star of the smoothie. You can use frozen or fresh pear. If you are using frozen, then you can leave out the ice.
    • Banana - An easy way to thicken a smoothie and add some sweetness too. If you really don't like banana, you could add some frozen mango instead.
    • Almond milk - This is the majority of the liquid for the smoothie. You could use any milk, or even swap it for water if you prefer. Coconut water adds a lovely flavour.
    • Honey - This is optional, but if your banana is not very ripe, then you might want to add some extra sweetness. You could swap it for maple syrup or another liquid sweetener or blend in some dates for more natural sweetness.
    • Ground ginger - This adds a lovely extra flavour and a little warmth that pairs beautifully with the ginger.
    • Ice - This adds some liquid and also makes it extra refreshing.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    How to make a pear smoothie - Step by step

    One: Put all of the ingredients into a blender.

    A blender jug containing all the ingredients.

    Two: Blend until smooth.

    Health benefits of pears

    Pear are a good source of important minerals like copper and potassium. Copper plays a role in immunity, cholesterol metabolism, and nerve function, whereas potassium aids muscle contractions and heart function.

    Pears are also a great source of polyphenol antioxidants, which protect against oxidative damage. The peel boasts up to six times more polyphenols than the flesh, so leave the peel in if you want a boost of this.

    Pears are great for gut health due to being an excellent source of soluble and insoluble fibre - this is essential for digestive health. Fibre helps maintain bowel regularity by softening and bulking up stool.

    Two glasses of smoothie on a wooden surface next to a striped towel.

    Variations

    The great thing about smoothies is how easy they are to adapt. Use this as a base and then add in whatever other smoothie ingredients you have.

    To make a green pear smoothie, you can add in some kale or spinach. You can't taste it and it's such an easy way to boost your vegetable intake. You can add pretty much any berries you like, which will make it more of a pink/purple colour.

    To this pear smoothie a protein boost, you can either add a heaped spoonful of Greek yogurt, or a scoop of your favourite protein powder.

    Other nutritious smoothie add-ins include oats, chia seeds and flax seeds.

    Two glasses of smoothie as viewed from above.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I have to peel the pear?

    No, you don't have to and there is a lot of goodness in the peel. It does add a bit more texture though, depending on how good your blender is, so you can peel it first. If you are leaving the peel on, make sure to give it a good scrub first.

    How to store a pear smoothie

    If you have any leftovers, then you can keep it in mason jars or a glass container with an airtight lid in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Try to fill the container to the top to avoid extra air which will cause the smoothie to oxidise. We wouldn't recommend freezing this.

    How to make it vegan

    Make sure you are using a plant based milk and swap the honey for maple syrup to keep this vegan.

    What blender to use?

    We LOVE our Ninja 3-in-1 blender. It is fast, powerful and has a whole host of features.

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    Extra tips

    • The order you add your ingredients to the blender can make a difference in how easily your smoothie will blend. Ideally, you want liquid and softer ingredients nearest the blade to prevent the frozen ingredients from getting stuck under the blade.
    • For some added healthy fats, you can either add some avocado, or nut butter. It adds some creaminess too.
    • If storing leftovers of the smoothie, give it a good shake or a little blend again before serving.

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    If you’ve tried this pear smoothie, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - Use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    Two glasses of pear smoothie topped with slices of pear.

    Pear Smoothie

    By: Dannii
    This pear smoothie is a delicious way to start your day and a great way to use up pears. Just 5 ingredients and a couple of minutes to make it.
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    Gluten Free
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    Low Fat
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    Vegetarian
    5 from 13 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Drinks
    Cuisine: British
    Prep: 2 minutes mins
    Total: 2 minutes mins
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 187kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 2 Pears - peeled and chopped
    • 1 Banana
    • 300 ml (1.25 cups) Almond milk
    • 1 teaspoon Honey
    • 1 pinch Ground ginger
    • Ice

    Instructions

    • Put all of the ingredients into a blender.
    • Blend until smooth.

    Notes

    • The order you add your ingredients to the blender can make a difference in how easily your smoothie will blend. Ideally, you want liquid and softer ingredients nearest the blade to prevent the frozen ingredients from getting stuck under the blade.
    • For some added healthy fats, you can either add some avocado, or nut butter. It adds some creaminess too.
    • If storing leftovers of the smoothie, give it a good shake or a little blend again before serving.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 1mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

     

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      May 04, 2023 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      Really loved this smoothie. Pears are so underrated and the ginger was really refreshing too.

      Reply
    2. Carrie Robinson

      May 03, 2023 at 9:15 pm

      5 stars
      Loving the ginger with the pear! :) Definitely trying this smoothie recipe soon.

      Reply
    3. Ali

      May 03, 2023 at 9:02 pm

      5 stars
      Pear smoothies are the best smoothies to start your day with! I love that this one has a kick of ginger!

      Reply
    4. Dina Miller

      May 03, 2023 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      New favorite breakfast over here!

      Reply
    5. Beth

      May 03, 2023 at 8:11 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a delicious smoothie! I love pears, but they're one of the few fruits I've never used in a smoothie. It's such a mellow flavor, and I really like it.

      Reply
    6. Angela

      May 03, 2023 at 8:07 pm

      5 stars
      The combo of pear, banana, and ginger is so good and refreshing! A new favorite smoothie in my house for sure!

      Reply
    7. Mindy

      May 03, 2023 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing! So creamy, sweet and delicious. I had some leftover pears that I didn't know what to do with, and then I stumbled upon this recipe and knew I had to make it. So glad I did!

      Reply
    8. Elizabeth DV

      May 03, 2023 at 4:36 pm

      5 stars
      I've been looking for a new quick, easy, and healthy breakfast recipe. This one hits the spot!

      Reply
    9. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      May 03, 2023 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for a recipe like this, thank you for sharing! I can't wait to try it soon!

      Reply
    10. dana

      May 03, 2023 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      I've never thought of pear for a smoothie before and I love this idea! Sounds so good. Can't wait to try it.

      Reply
    11. Kathleen

      May 03, 2023 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      Love the pear in this light and refreshing smoothie. It's perfect for an afternoon pick me up.

      Reply

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