Pear Ginger Smoothie

If your standard glass of morning OJ is getting old, it’s time to mix it up a bit! Our Pear Ginger Smoothie has a delicious blend of pear, orange, kiwi, zingy ginger and a little fresh mint to brighten up your day. Not only is this smoothie refreshing, but it delivers a glassful of fruit fiber and antioxidants to keep your immune system humming. Try adding a handful of spinach to make it a green smoothie, or 1/2 cup of shredded carrots to up the nutritional value.

Yield: 2 servings

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth. Add more water or ice as needed for your desired consistency.
Serve immediately.

Recipe created by: Meg Raines

Ingredients

1 large Bartlett pear, cored and sliced
1 medium orange, peeled and sliced
1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger, or to taste
1/4 cup plain yogurt (or substitute a banana for a dairy-free option)
2 tablespoons hemp seeds (or substitute flax or chia seeds)
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup water, or as needed
1/2 cup of ice

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Pear Ginger Smoothie

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