Ripe pear and ginger are a quietly brilliant match: sweet and floral meets warm and peppery. Half a banana gives the smoothie a softer, creamier body.
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Soft and sweet, with fragrant pear, a creamy banana touch and a warm, peppery ginger finish.
Pear and ginger turn up together in chutneys, cakes and poached fruit, and the pairing works just as well cold in a glass. A ripe pear is juicy, fragrant and naturally sweet, and the ginger adds warmth that stops the smoothie tasting one dimensional.
Pears provide fibre, especially with the skin on, and bananas add potassium. It is a simple, comforting smoothie for autumn and winter, when pears are at their best.
Yes, it contains only fruit, ginger and water.
Yes, about a quarter teaspoon, though fresh ginger tastes brighter.
Yes, drained pears in juice work but taste a little less fresh.
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