Nashi pears are crisp and incredibly juicy, a bit like a cross between an apple and a pear. Here they meet pineapple and papaya in a light, tropical smoothie.
100 g
pineapple peeled and cored
60 g
papaya peeled and seeded
3½ oz
water
1 tsp
agave syrup or honey, to taste (optional)
Garnish: Pineapple wedge · Ice: Served up, no ice
Nashi Pear and Pineapple Smoothie with Papaya
Light and juicy, crisp nashi freshness with tangy pineapple and soft, sweet papaya.
Nashi pears, also called Asian pears, are round and crisp with a very juicy, mildly sweet flesh. They are less creamy than European pears, so the smoothie stays light and refreshing. Pineapple brings tangy sweetness, and papaya adds a soft, honey-like body and its orange colour.
If you cannot find nashi pears, a regular juicy pear works too. This smoothie is a nice change from everyday fruit and works well for breakfast or as a fresh afternoon drink.
An Asian pear variety with crisp, very juicy flesh, often sold in Asian and larger supermarkets.
Yes, a ripe Williams or Conference pear works and makes the smoothie creamier.
Yes, if you sweeten with agave syrup.
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