Give your day a nutrition “punch” with this delicious pear smoothie featuring creamy avocado, spinach, coconut water and fresh mint. Vegan and gluten-free. Sponsored by Dole.
I wanted to pop in today to share a new pear smoothie recipe that Iβve been hooked on lately. Itβs packed with lots of green (fresh pear, spinach, avocado and mint) and blended into creamy perfection.
For whatever reason I rarely buy pears. I think itβs because they can sometimes be a little mealy (a texture I despise), but theyβre actually really, really good in smoothies. If you haven’t tried adding pears to your smoothies, I highly recommend trying it. The same goes for avocado in smoothies — sounds a little strange but it adds such a creamy texture and lots of healthy fat!
Back to the power punch pear smoothie… it’s creamy, hydrating and perfect for summer. I made the full recipe on Thursday afternoon and drank one smoothie as a mid-afternoon snack and saved the other one for breakfast today. I topped it with a little granola and ate it with a spoon. So good!
Here’s What You Need:
pear
avocado
coconut water
baby spinach
fresh mint leaves
Green Smoothie Benefits
Smoothies don’t get much more green than this! Literally every ingredient (minus the clear coconut water) is green! So let’s dive into the nutrition facts.
Pear β Pears are a nutrition packed fruit! 1 pear has 6 grams of fiber and lots of folate, vitamin C and potassium. They are anti-inflammatory, have been shown to improve heart health and may help with weight loss. Just make sure you eat the peel as most of the nutrients are found there.Β (Source)
Avocado β The superfood of all superfoods. Avocado are loaded with healthy fats and fiber. They have significant amounts of vitamin K, folate and potassium (even more potassium than bananas!) and have been linked to eye health, arthritis and weight loss.Β (Source)
Coconut water β Basically nature’s Gatorade… ha! Coconut water is a great source of hydration paired with natural vitamins and minerals. It has been shown to improve heart health and blood pressure issues and is a great beverage to include in your diet. Be sure to grab coconut water without any added sugar! (Source)
Spinach β One of my favorite leafy greens, spinach is the perfect addition to a smoothie that adds nutrients without a strong flavor. It’s high in fiber, vitamin C, K, iron and calcium. Yup! You don’t need to drink milk to get your calcium fix. (Source)
Mint β I love adding fresh herbs to my smoothie β it makes them extra refreshing! Mint is high in vitamin A and antioxidants. It may help with indigestion, bad breath and could help with brain function. Worth adding! (Source)
If you make this pear smoothie, please be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Your feedback is super helpful for the EBF team and other readers who are thinking about making the recipe.Β
Give your day a nutrition “punch” with this delicious pear smoothie featuring creamy avocado, spinach, coconut water and fresh mint. Vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
1 pear, quartered with peel
1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
1 1/2 cups coconut water, divided
1/2 cup DOLE Baby Spinach
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Combine pear, avocado, 3/4 cup coconut water, spinach and mint in blender.
Cover and blend until smooth.
Add remaining coconut water and blend. Serve.
Category:Smoothies
Method:Blender
Cuisine:American
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 smoothie
Calories:145
Sugar:16g
Sodium:55mg
Fat:6g
Saturated Fat:1g
Unsaturated Fat:5g
Trans Fat:0g
Carbohydrates:25g
Fiber:6g
Protein:1g
Cholesterol:0mg
Keywords: pear smoothie
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Love this unique combo.I always want my smoothies to be a protein source so I added hemp hearts and chia seeds.I don’t think they added or took away anything flavor wise!
I’ve been a smoothie fanatic for a long time but adding avocados was a real game changer. Avocados make smoothies really “smooth” and they also satiate me for a loner period of time.
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Thanks for the recipe… it looks awesome
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This amazing!!
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Love this unique combo.I always want my smoothies to be a protein source so I added hemp hearts and chia seeds.I don’t think they added or took away anything flavor wise!
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Just tried the smoothie. Itβs delish. Just will add. Couple ice to make it colder π
I’ve been a smoothie fanatic for a long time but adding avocados was a real game changer. Avocados make smoothies really “smooth” and they also satiate me for a loner period of time.
Simple and healthy recipe!
This sounds amazing!! I love how creamy avocados make smoothies π Hope you had an amazing road trip! xo
Thanks Whitney! π
This sounds…..AMAZING. I need to make this smoothie right away.
This looks awesome!
Thanks Andrew! I hope you try it. π
I love the way this smoothie looks and it sounds so unique with the avocado in it! I cannot wait to try and recreate it!
Thanks Melissa! Let me know if you try it. π
looks amazing!! yummy
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i love how creamy it looks.
I JUST tried avocado in a smoothie recently and I couldn’t believe how amazing and creamy it was!
1. I hope you are bringing leftovers for the road trip (but I’ll happily take cookies) 2. SEE YOU SO SOON!
Love these colors! Yum!
Thank you, Kathy! <3
Still am a bit hesitant to try avocado in my smoothie…
I have always been hesitant as well, but it’s really good. Promise. π
I really need to try avocado in a shake. I have been meaning to and keep going to my stash of frozen bananas instead!
Doo ittt! π
Yum! I have never made a smoothie with avocado in it and I really need to try it!
Oh my gosh, you gotta try it soon!
What a fun blue backdrop.
Have a blast in Charlotte!
Thanks Hill!
This looks fabulous! I love the avocado in eat – healthy fats to keep you full throughout the morning!!
Exactly! It’s such a great way to add some staying power to your smoothies.