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Ginger Pear Smoothie

This is a light, refreshing, and sweet-tart smoothie that I love to make after I’ve been through a relatively indulgent phase. Plus, who doesn’t love pears this time of year? This is great smoothie to make if you overdo it at the farmers market and come home with a case of pears.

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Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (or filtered water)
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1 romaine heart, or 1/3 of a large head of romaine
  • ½ zucchini, chopped
  • a large handful of baby kale
  • 2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1-2 ripe pears, cored and chopped (if extra large, you’ll probably only need one)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (add more if you like)
  • the juice from ½ lime (lemon is good too)
  • 1 ½ - 2 cups frozen peaches (or a banana, frozen and in chunks)
  • ½ cup of ice (optional)
  • optional — for additional sweetness, add 1 medjool date (pitted!)

Directions

  • Step 1

    Place ingredients into blender, adding frozen fruit and ice last.

  • Step 2

    Process until creamy and smooth.

  • Step 3

    Add water a quarter-cup at a time if you want a thinner consistency. Serve immediately or store some in fridge for later. Salud!

Notes

Want more smoothie recipes?

Just follow the link below, and you’ll get instant access to my 3-recipe, Seasonal Smoothies PDF:

  • Ginger Pear Smoothie
  • Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
  • Blueberry Beet Smoothie

Download the Seasonal Smoothies PDF