Description
A creamy and refreshing smoothie made with blueberries, pear, banana, and Greek yogurt for a naturally sweet and nourishing drink perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 ripe pear, sliced
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the blueberries and slice the pear into small pieces.
- Add the blueberries, pear, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, honey, and ice cubes to a blender.
- Add chia seeds and vanilla extract if using.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more milk until the desired consistency is reached.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately while cold.
Notes
- Frozen blueberries or frozen banana slices create a thicker and colder smoothie.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Mix in vanilla protein powder for additional protein.
- Cinnamon or ginger pairs beautifully with pear for a warm spiced flavor.
- Store leftovers in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- Shake or stir well before drinking leftovers because natural separation may occur.
- Bartlett or Anjou pears work especially well in this recipe.
- Use dairy-free yogurt and plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
