Miso Glazed Pear Ginger (Printable Version)

Creamy pear and ginger blend with a savory miso glaze for a fresh and nourishing treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Miso Glaze

01 - 1 tablespoon white miso paste
02 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 tablespoon water

→ Smoothie

04 - 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
05 - 1 small banana, sliced
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
07 - ½ cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free option
08 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - 1 to 2 teaspoons chia seeds, optional
11 - Ice cubes, optional for thickness

→ Toppings (optional)

12 - Thinly sliced pear
13 - Chia seeds or granola
14 - Drizzle of leftover miso glaze

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk miso paste, honey or maple syrup, and water in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
02 - Add chopped pears, sliced banana, grated ginger, Greek or coconut yogurt, almond milk, lemon juice, and chia seeds if using into a blender.
03 - Pour 2 teaspoons of the cooled miso glaze into the blender.
04 - Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Add ice cubes and blend again if a thicker texture is preferred.
05 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or ginger to your preference.
06 - Divide the smoothie into two glasses. Garnish with pear slices, chia seeds or granola, and drizzle with remaining miso glaze if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The miso glaze adds a surprising depth that makes this feel like a grown-up smoothie, not just blended fruit.
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, perfect for mornings when you want something special but don't have much time.
  • The ginger-pear-miso trio creates a flavor balance that feels both comforting and adventurous at once.
02 -
  • Miso paste is salty, so taste before you add extra salt anywhere else or season aggressively—it sneaks up on you in a way that's delicious, not overwhelming.
  • The glaze needs to cool completely before going into the smoothie, because warm miso can separate the yogurt and make the texture grainy instead of creamy.
  • Overripe pears are your friend here, not a sign to toss them; they blend smoother and taste sweeter, which balances the miso perfectly.
03 -
  • If the smoothie tastes thin or too sweet, add Greek yogurt by the spoonful rather than reaching for more milk; it thickens beautifully without diluting flavor.
  • A tiny pinch of sea salt in the glaze amplifies the miso's savory notes, but only add it if you're feeling confident—restraint is key.

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