Pear, Spinach & Ginger Smoothie

Name: Pear, Spinach & Ginger Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 pcs pear (ripe, cored and roughly chopped); 1 cup spinach (fresh, tightly packed); 0.5 cup yogurt (plain, chilled); 1 inch ginger (peeled, roughly chopped); 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 0.5 cup water (cold, more if needed for consistency); 4 pcs ice cubes

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A vibrant, naturally sweet smoothie that balances ripe pear with fresh spinach and a zingy kick of ginger. Creamy from yogurt and bright with lemon, it comes together in under 5 minutes for a refreshing breakfast or post-workout pick-me-up.

PREP

COOK

SERVES

1 CUP

100 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 2 servings

1 pcspear · ripe, cored and roughly chopped1 cupspinach · fresh, tightly packed½ cupyogurt · plain, chilled1 inchginger · peeled, roughly chopped1 tbsplemon juice · freshly squeezed½ cupwater · cold, more if needed for consistency4 pcsice cubes

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

100

CALORIES · 1 CUP

Protein4g · 16%

Carbs20g · 80%

Fat1g · 9%

Fiber3g

Sugar13g

Saturated fat1g

Cholesterol4mg

Sodium58mg

Potassium361mg

Phosphorus105mg

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METHOD · 4 STEPS

prep · ~2 min
Prep the pear and ginger.
Core the pear and roughly chop into chunks. Peel the ginger and roughly chop. Add both to the blender jug.
mix · ~1 min
Add the remaining ingredients.
Add the spinach, yogurt, lemon juice, cold water, and ice cubes to the blender.
mix · ~1 min
Blend until completely smooth.
Start on low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for 45-60 seconds until the mixture is silky smooth with no visible spinach flecks. If too thick, add a splash more water and blend again.
TIPBlend a little longer than you think — the ginger needs time to fully break down.
serve · ~1 min
Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Divide between two glasses. Serve cold right away while the smoothie is fresh and vibrant.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use a ripe, fragrant pear for maximum natural sweetness without added sugar.
2
Peel the ginger thoroughly to avoid fibrous bits in the final smoothie.
3
Blend on low then high to fully emulsify the spinach and yogurt for a creamy texture.
4
If the smoothie is too thick, thin it with cold water one tablespoon at a time.
5
Serve immediately; the smoothie will separate and lose its vibrant color if stored.
6
For a colder drink, freeze the pear chunks for 15 minutes before blending.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

vegan

Vegan

Swap the plain yogurt for a plant-based alternative (such as coconut or soy yogurt) to keep the creamy texture while making the smoothie entirely vegan.

high protein

High-protein

Add 1 scoop of unflavored or vanilla protein powder — the pear and ginger mask any chalky taste, making this a more substantial post-workout recovery drink.

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