QiMeal
Pear Ginger Smoothie
Pear Ginger Smoothie · ready in 8 min · 2 servings · 164 kcal per serving · very easy · 5 ingredients
A soothing pear and banana smoothie with fresh ginger, chilled almond milk, and a creamy texture that feels gentle after a meal.
- Prep
- 8 min
- Total
- 8 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 164
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 300 gPear, cored and chopped
- 120 gBanana, peeled and sliced
- 6 gGinger, peeled and grated
- 300 mlAlmond milk, chilled
- 120 gIce
Equipment
blender, knife, cutting board, grater, measuring cup, kitchen scale, serving glass, spatula
Instructions
- Mise en place
Gather the fruit, ginger, almond milk, and ice, then set out a blender, knife, cutting board, grater, measuring cup, kitchen scale, and 2 glasses. · 2 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.
- Prep fruit
Core the pear, peel the banana, grate the ginger, and measure the almond milk and ice so everything blends quickly and evenly. · 3 min
What to look for: Fruit is in small pieces and ginger is finely grated.
- Fill blender
Add the almond milk first, then add the pear, banana, ginger, and ice to help the blades pull the fruit down smoothly. · 1 min
What to look for: Liquid sits at the bottom with fruit and ice above it.
- Blend smooth
Blend on high until the drink looks pale, creamy, and fully smooth, stopping once to scrape the sides if fruit clings. · 2 min
What to look for: Smoothie is creamy with no visible ginger fibers or fruit pieces.
- Serve cold
Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses immediately and serve cold while the ginger is bright and the pear aroma is fresh. · 1 min
What to look for: Glasses are filled with a chilled, creamy pale smoothie.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 164 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| of which sugars | 22 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| of which saturated | 0 g |
| Fibre | 7 g |
| Sodium | 93 mg |
Nutri-ScoreA
Allergens
Contains: tree nuts
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
- Thaw in the refrigerator if frozen, then shake or blend briefly before serving cold.
Ingredient substitutions
Pear
- Banana: Use only if pear is unavailable; the smoothie becomes sweeter and less floral.
Banana
- Pear: Use ripe pear for body, though the smoothie will be lighter and less creamy.
Ginger
- Cinnamon: Use a small amount for warmth when fresh ginger is not available.
Almond milk
- Milk: Use the same amount for a richer dairy version.
Ice
- Water: Use cold water if ice is not available, though the smoothie will be thinner.
