A creamy smoothie blending ripe pear with milk and pure vanilla extract for a subtly sweet and smooth drink, perfect for a fall treat.
Pear Vanilla Smoothie
Ingredients
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- 1.0 cup (150.0 g)chopped ripe pear
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice cubes
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the chopped pear and pure vanilla extract.
- Add the ice cubes and 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 blend in 1–2 tablespoons of additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use ripe pears for the best natural sweetness. If you prefer a thicker smoothie, substitute some milk for yogurt.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make pear vanilla smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make pear vanilla 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 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. 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): ~211 cal · 6g fat · 32g carbs · 7g protein · 25g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 211 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 40 min·2.3 mi·~4700 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 29 min·1.5 mi·~2900 steps
- Moderate cycling 21 min·4.2 mi
- Swimming laps 30 min
- Jogging 21 min·1.8 mi·~3350 steps
- Stair climbing 19 min·~1700 steps
- Dancing 34 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 21 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 49 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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