Spiced Pear Winter Smoothie

Jun 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Vanilla: Extract Easy

A cozy winter smoothie featuring ripe pear, warm spices, and a touch of sea salt, blended with milk and ice for a smooth, refreshing drink.

Prep 5 min

Cook —

Total 5 min

Servings 1

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
1.0 cup (140.0 g)chopped ripe pear
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice cubes
¼ tsp (0.5 g)ground cinnamon
⅛ tsp (0.25 g)ground nutmeg
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
Add the chopped ripe pear, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, fine sea salt, and vanilla extract.
Add the ice cubes.
Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
Check consistency. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons 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, fragrant pears for the best flavor. To make it dairy-free, substitute milk with almond or oat milk.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make spiced pear winter smoothie?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make spiced pear winter 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.

A cozy winter smoothie featuring ripe pear, warm spices, and a touch of sea salt, blended with milk and ice for a smooth, refreshing drink.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

201 Calories / serving

6.3g Fat

30.7g Carbs

6.6g Protein

23.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~201 cal · 6g fat · 31g carbs · 7g protein · 24g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 201 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 38 min·2.2 mi·~4450 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 27 min·1.4 mi·~2700 steps
Moderate cycling 20 min·4.0 mi
Swimming laps 28 min
Jogging 20 min·1.7 mi·~3200 steps
Stair climbing 19 min·~1700 steps
Dancing 33 min
Bodyweight circuit training 20 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 47 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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