A whole banana makes this strawberry and pear smoothie surprisingly creamy for a water-based drink. A few mint leaves keep it fresh and summery.
½
pear
80 g
strawberries
1
banana
3 leaves
mint leaves
5 oz
water
Garnish: Fresh mint leaf · Ice: Served up, no ice
Pear Strawberry Smoothie with Mint and Banana
Sweet and creamy, with fragrant strawberry, juicy pear and a cool mint finish.
Strawberries bring fragrance and a light acidity, pear adds juice and a soft sweetness, and banana gives the drink a creamy body, so no milk or yogurt is needed. Mint rounds it off with a cool, fresh note that goes especially well with strawberries.
Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C, and the whole drink is naturally sweet. It is a good choice for early summer, when local strawberries and fresh mint are both easy to find, and it works as a light breakfast, a snack for children or a refreshing drink after exercise.
Yes, the smoothie will simply be fruitier and less fresh.
Yes, they make it colder and thicker.
Yes, it contains only fruit, mint and water.
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