Spring Pear Smoothie

One sip of this refreshing Spring Pear Smoothie can make all your worries go away…. at least for a moment.

Pears are one of the most underrated fruits out there, in my opinion. I have a feeling it has to do with how difficult it can be to find a ripe one and enjoy it before it goes bad. Reminds me of the avocado and this cute drawing from Simon Drew.

Its true: The window of perfection is short, yet if you time it right it’s spectacular! And trust me, it’s worth giving it a shot for this pear smoothie.

How to ripen pears easily

Oftentimes grocery stores only sell hard pears that take a week+ to ripen. Look for ones that don’t have any cuts or bruises since those will go bad real quick.

Store in a brown bag

To speed up the ripening process, I put my pears in a brown paper bag and close tightly. As the pears ripen, a hormone known as ethylene is produced and emitted as a gas that is now trapped in the bag. This allows the fruit to ripen faster and more evenly than it would if kept in a plastic bag where air can’t circulate, or out in the open where ethylene can’t accumulate.

Health benefits of a Pear Smoothie

Using plant-based whole foods in your smoothies will exponentially increase the health benefits. These are the most natural, nutrient-dense foods on earth and are easy for our body to absorb the vitamins and minerals from them when blended.

In this Pear Smoothie you’ll get incredible nutrients such as:

Pears: Pears are especially rich in folate, vitamin C, copper, and potassium. They’re also a good source of polyphenol antioxidants.

Peaches: Peaches are low in calories and packed with minerals and vitamins such as antioxidants and vitamin C which are required for the building of connective tissue inside the human body.

Spinach: Spinach is an extremely nutrient-rich vegetable according to Healthline. It packs high amounts of carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, iron, and calcium.

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Spring Pear Smoothie

• Author: Jen Hansard
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1
• Category: breakfast
• Method: blending
• Cuisine: Healthy
• Diet: Vegan

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Description

The secret to a good pear smoothie is making sure your pear is ripe. Once it’s ripe, it’ll lose it’s gritty texture and turns into a sweet, juicy gem. If your pear isn’t ripe yet, feel free to push this recipe to later and make up a creation with leftover produce.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup spinach
• 1 cup water
• 1 pear, ripe
• 1/2 cup peaches

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Instructions

1. Blend spinach and water until smooth. 
2. Add remaining fruit and blend again.

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Keywords: pear smoothie, pear recipe

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SPRING 10-DAY SMOOTHIE CHALLENGE

Hope you enjoyed this Spring Pear Smoothie. Looking for the rest of the Spring 10-Day Smoothie Challenge recipes? I’ve included the recipes below for you to access and leave reviews of all the recipes you try. Make sure to sign up for the free challenge to get your guidebook which has your shopping list and prep guide.

IMAGE	DAILY SMOOTHIE RECIPE
	DAY 1: Peach Banana Smoothie
	DAY 2: Mixed Berry Smoothie
	DAY 3: Berry Protein Smoothie
	DAY 4: Vegan Tropical Smoothie
	DAY 5: Orange Julius Smoothie
	DAY 6: Spinach Peach Smoothie
	DAY 7: Spinach Raspberry Smoothie
	DAY 8: Spinach Kale Smoothie
	DAY 9: Spring Pear Smoothie
	DAY 10: Green Detox Smoothie

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https://simplegreensmoothies.com/recipes/spring-pear-smoothie