Three ingredients, five minutes: this is the everyday smoothie for mornings when nothing else is in the fruit bowl. Coconut water makes it a little rounder than plain water.
3.6Editors’ rating
Taste3.6
Balance3.3
Easy to make4.4
Popularity20
Reader rating: No reader ratings yet. Be the first.
Wash the apple and pear, cut them into quarters and remove the cores.
Put the fruit into the blender with the coconut water.
Blend for about 40 seconds until smooth.
Pour into a glass and serve immediately, before the apple browns.
Link copied
Watch it made
Apple Pear Smoothie with Coconut Water
Taste
Light, juicy and gently sweet, with fresh apple and a soft pear and coconut note.
About this smoothie
Apples and pears are available all year and blend into a smooth, gently sweet base. A red apple brings sweetness and a slightly tart freshness, the pear a soft, juicy texture. Coconut water adds a subtle nutty sweetness and keeps the drink light.
There is a second apple and coconut water recipe in this collection; this one is the pure apple and pear version without greens. It suits children as well as adults and makes a simple breakfast drink or afternoon snack.
Bartender tips
A few drops of lemon juice keep the apple from browning.
Use very cold coconut water or add two ice cubes for a colder drink.
Variations
Cinnamon apple
Add a pinch of cinnamon for a warm, autumn flavour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to peel the apple and pear?
No, just wash them well. The peel blends in and adds fibre.