A refreshing smoothie combining the sweetness of ripe pear with the tartness of blueberries, blended with milk and a hint of sea salt for balance.
Blueberry Pear Smoothie
Ingredients
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 cup (150.0 g)frozen blueberries
- 1.0 cup (140.0 g)chopped ripe pear
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- fine sea salt, a small pinch
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Instructions
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Add the frozen blueberries and chopped ripe pear.
- Add the ice cubes and a small pinch of fine sea salt.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check consistency and adjust with 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes or frozen fruit if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use ripe pears for natural sweetness; if pears are underripe, add a small amount of honey to enhance flavor. To make ahead, prepare without ice and freeze the smoothie in ice cube trays to blend fresh later.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make blueberry pear smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make blueberry pear smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~285 cal · 7g fat · 52g carbs · 8g protein · 39g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 285 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 54 min·3.2 mi·~6300 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 39 min·2.0 mi·~3900 steps
- Moderate cycling 29 min·5.8 mi
- Swimming laps 40 min
- Jogging 28 min·2.3 mi·~4500 steps
- Stair climbing 26 min·~2350 steps
- Dancing 46 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 29 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 66 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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