Sweetened with pear, banana, and raw honey, this Spiced Pear Protein Smoothie hits you with all the Fall feels.
My kids love pears. It is one of the fruits I get asked for the most, next to mangos. So it made total sense to me to come up with a protein shake option for this delicious fruit.
Add some fun spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, plus the sweetness of raw honey, and you have another excellent protein shake to add to the rotation.
If you need some extra help on making smoothies, check out my post on my Ultimate Smoothie Guide: How To Make A Smoothie.
If you enjoyed my Spiced Pear Protein Smoothie, then you'll enjoy my PB&J Protein Smoothie, Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie, and my Fit + Slim Smoothie.
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Reasons You'll Love It
- Super quick to prepare, takes 5-10 minutes
- Refreshing taste of pear
- A nice break from most other types of smoothies
- It's healthy and Gluten-Free
Watch How To Make This Spiced Pear Smoothie
Ingredient Notes
- Protein: From a flavor perspective, any vanilla protein can be swapped, but I recommend using one with as few ingredients as possible. (For help on protein powder, check out my post Protein Powder | The Ultimate Guide For Beginners)
- Almond Milk: I like to use unsweetened almond milk, but you can really swap it with any preferred milk option. For no added sugars, look for options that are unsweetened.
- Pears: My favorite type of pear for this is an anjou pear, but you could use a bosc pear or whatever you happen to have.
- Raw Honey: I add a touch of raw honey for a little more sweetness, but you could swap for our maple syrup or monk fruit extract if you'd like.
How To Make A Spiced Pear Protein Smoothie
- In a blender, add the unsweetened almond milk.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
- Blend until smooth.
- If too thin, add ice, ¼ cup at a time, to thicken. If too thick, add additional almond milk, 2 tablespoon at a time, to loosen.
FAQs
I normally add protein powder. However, you could also add greek yogurt, chia seeds, flaxseed or peanut butter for some more protein although they won't have as much protein as protein powder.
Yes, apples would be a good substitute for pears, although the flavor will change some.
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Spiced Pear Protein Smoothie
Equipment
- Glass Mason Jar
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 pear, cored and chopped
- ½ banana
- ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp. ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp. raw honey
- 1 scoop vanilla protein-powder
Instructions
- In a kitchen blender, start by adding the unsweetened almond milk, followed by the remaining ingredients.
- Now, blend everything until it’s very smooth.
- If too thin, add ice, ¼ cup at a time, to thicken. If too thick, add additional almond milk, 2 tablespoon at a time, to loosen.
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