This pear vanilla smoothie is mellow, creamy, and lightly spiced. Greek yogurt gives it a thick, satisfying texture, while ripe pear and banana add natural sweetness. It’s a simple fruit smoothie that feels just a little more special than your usual blend, perfect for a calm breakfast or an easy late-summer snack.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe pear, cored and sliced
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
How To Make It
Add the pear slices, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to a blender. Add the ice cubes and blend on high until completely smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more almond milk. Taste and add honey or maple syrup only if you want extra sweetness. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Tips
Use a ripe but firm pear for the best flavor. If your pear is very soft, the smoothie may be slightly thinner. For a colder, thicker drink, use frozen pear slices. You can swap almond milk for oat milk or regular milk. Vanilla Greek yogurt works too, but you may want to reduce the added vanilla extract slightly. A small pinch of nutmeg or cardamom is a nice way to change up the spice.
Blend it up, take a sip, and enjoy that sweet pear vanilla goodness!