Ingredients
Fruits & Vegetables
- 2 medium pears, diced and frozen (about 2 1/2 cups diced pears)
- 2 cups loosely packed spinach
- 1/2-1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
Seeds & Protein
- 1-2 scoops collagen protein (or 1-2 tablespoons chia seeds for a vegan option)
Liquids & Spices
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk (or your favorite milk)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Begin by ensuring your pears are diced and frozen to give the smoothie a refreshing chill. Freshly mince the ginger to get the best flavor impact.
- Combine in Blender: Add the diced frozen pears, loosely packed spinach, collagen protein or chia seeds, minced ginger, and cinnamon into your blender. Pour the almond milk over the top to aid blending.
- Blend Smoothly: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more milk and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy right away to benefit from the freshest taste and most nutrients.
Notes
- Freezing the pears beforehand is crucial to achieve a cold and creamy texture without needing ice.
- Adjust ginger amount to your taste; fresh ginger adds a bright spicy kick.
- For a vegan smoothie, substitute collagen protein with chia seeds which also add fiber and omega-3 fats.
- Almond milk can be replaced with any preferred milk alternative or dairy milk.
- Use ground cinnamon optionally to add warm spice notes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
