green pear smoothie

Yield: 2 large servings or 4 small servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of warm water, or more as needed to blend
• 1 large, ripe Bartlett pear, sliced and core removed
• 1 kiwi, flesh scooped out
• 1 small banana, sliced
• 1 cup of spinach leaves
• 2 dates, pitted or 1 tablespoon of sweetener such as maple syrup, agave or honey
• 1 inch piece of fresh ginger (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1 cup of ice
  
  

Method

Place all of the ingredients in a blender, in the order listed above, blend on high until desired consistency. Serve immediately.

NOTES:

• Optional nutritional boosters - 1 tablespoon flaxseeds, 1/2 teaspoon spiralina, or half of an avocado for a creamier consistency.
• Nutrition information per 1 large serving (1/2 of recipe): 192 calories, 1 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 50 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 2 g protein