This pear and spinach smoothie is extra thick, sweet, and packed with nutrients. It’s made with only four ingredients and perfect as a healthy breakfast on the go, or a filling afternoon snack.
Is This the Right Smoothie for Me?
If you’re looking for a healthy green smoothie that still tastes amazing, this pear and spinach smoothie might be right up your alley.
However, if you’re looking for a smoothie that can easily replace breakfast, I’d recommend my healthy breakfast smoothie. And if you’re looking for a refreshing sweet treat that’s still very much on the healthy side, don’t miss out on this coconut mango smoothie.
Ingredients You’ll Need to Make a Pear and Spinach Smoothie
- Spinach: turns a sweet drink into a healthy smoothie that is packed not only with flavour, but vitamins, minerals and antioxidants as well.
- Pear: gives the smoothie a distinct sweet taste that pairs wonderfully with spinach.
- Banana: naturally sweetens the smoothie and makes it extra thick and creamy.
- Plant-based milk: use your favourite plant-based milk, such as soy, almond or oat.
Pear and Spinach Smoothie FAQs
Why add spinach to a green smoothie?
Spinach is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, and considered to be one of the healthiest veggies to mix in a smoothie. Here’s what to love about it:
- Low in calories and sugar
- High in fibre and antioxidants
- Packed with vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, K1, folic acid, calcium and iron
- Helps to decrease oxidative stress, improve eye health, aid in cancer prevention, and regulate blood pressure levels
When should I drink this green smoothie?
You can enjoy your green smoothie any time of the day. Let’s take a look at some of the most common routines, and why they might be a good idea.
In the morning: it’s always a good idea to start your day with a couple of servings of fresh fruits and veggies.
Before and after a workout: it’s best to fuel your body with carbohydrates before a workout, for which a green smoothie is perfect. Post-workout snacks, however, should be high in protein, which will help to build and repair muscles. So, it might be better to reach for something different than a green smoothie.
In place of your lunch or dinner: if you’re having one of those days when you just can’t seem to find the time for a proper lunch, a smoothie is better than skipping a meal altogether. However, I wouldn’t recommend doing this every day, as a green smoothie is not a wholesome meal.
As a snack: when you’re craving something sweet, a smoothie can be a great idea. However, some smoothies can be quite high in calories, so make sure you take this into account when planning your other meals.
Can a smoothie really replace a meal?
This depends on lots of different things, including how calorie-dense your smoothie is, when you are planning to eat your next meal, and how high in calories and other nutrients your other meals will be.
More Green Smoothies
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Pear and Spinach Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups spinach
- 1 banana
- 1 pear
- ⅔ cup plant-based milk
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve right away.
Recipe Notes
- Add 4-5 cubes of ice for a more refreshing smoothie, or use frozen banana to make it even creamier and cooler.
Su (Ethan And Evelyn) says
This looks so good, spinach is great in a smoothie.
Ana says
Thank you. You’re right, it’s delicious.