Pear Spice Spinach Smoothie (Printable Version)

Nourishing smoothie with pears, spinach, warming spices, and creamy almond milk for an energizing boost.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit & Vegetables

01 - 2 ripe pears, cored and chopped
02 - 2 cups fresh spinach, washed
03 - 1 small ripe banana

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Spices & Flavor

05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

→ Add-ins (optional)

08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
09 - 3 to 4 ice cubes

# How to Make It:

01 - Place pears, spinach, banana, almond milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and honey (if using) into a blender.
02 - Incorporate chia seeds or flaxseeds and ice cubes if desired.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary.
04 - Taste and modify sweetness or spice levels according to preference.
05 - Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like comfort in a glass, with warming spices that make you feel cozy from the inside out
  • The spinach is completely hidden, so even if you're skeptical about greens, you won't notice it's there
  • Ready in five minutes, which means you can have something truly nourishing before your day even starts
  • Naturally sweet from the pears and banana, so you barely need the honey
02 -
  • Frozen banana changes everything—if you're making this in summer or want it thicker, freeze banana slices the night before. It transforms the smoothie into something that feels almost like soft serve ice cream.
  • Blend on high and blend for the full time. Underblending leaves you with a grainy texture that undermines the whole experience. The goal is silk, not compromise.
  • Ripe pears matter more than you think. They're the difference between a smoothie that tastes like fruit and one that tastes like health food. Choose wisely.
03 -
  • Prep pear and banana the morning you're making it—they oxidize and brown if chopped too early, which affects both flavor and appearance
  • If you're making this for someone else, remember that presentation matters; serve in a nice glass and it becomes an act of care rather than just breakfast

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