Ginger Pear Spinach Blend (Printable Version)

Nutritious blend of pear, spinach, and ginger for a fresh, energizing boost anytime.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 2 ripe pears, cored and chopped

02 - 1 small banana, peeled

03 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, washed

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

05 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

08 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)

09 - 4–6 ice cubes

01 - Add the pears, banana, spinach, almond milk, ginger, and lemon juice to a blender.

02 - Add chia seeds, honey or maple syrup if desired, and ice cubes if using.

03 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.

04 - Taste and adjust sweetness as desired with additional honey or maple syrup.

05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

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The ginger gives it this gentle warmth that makes regular green smoothies feel boring
It tastes like a fancy juice bar drink but costs about three dollars to make at home

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Frozen banana completely changes the texture and makes it feel more like a treat than a healthy breakfast
Fresh ginger matters so much more than ground ginger, which can leave a gritty texture and taste too intense

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Start with less liquid than you think you need and add more as you blend, because it is easier to thin out than to fix something too watery
Let the blender run an extra twenty seconds after you think it is done to break down any tiny spinach pieces