A generous portion of blueberries gives this smoothie its violet blue colour and a sweet, gently tart flavour. Pear and banana make it smooth, coconut oil adds a soft finish.
120 g
blueberries
1
pear cored
½
banana
1 tsp
coconut oil melted
5 oz
water
Garnish: A few berries · Ice: Served up, no ice
Pear Blueberry Smoothie with Coconut
Sweet and mild blueberry with pear and banana, smooth and softly rounded.
Blueberries are sweeter and milder than blackberries, and their skins give the smoothie a deep colour. They are often praised for their anthocyanins, the natural pigments behind the blue. Ripe pear and half a banana add sweetness and body, so there is no need for sugar. The coconut oil mainly rounds off the texture.
This is a mild, family friendly fruit smoothie for breakfast or an afternoon break.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based (sweeten with agave syrup rather than honey).
Yes, frozen berries work very well; you may need a splash more water.
Yes, frozen wild blueberries have a stronger flavour and colour the smoothie even darker.
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