Blackberries give this smoothie a dark, almost wine red colour and a pleasantly tart, wild berry flavour. Pineapple and pear balance it with sweetness, and the spinach stays in the background.
100 g
pineapple peeled, in chunks
1
pear cored
15 g
baby spinach
60 g
blackberries
6¾ oz
fruit tea brewed and fully cooled
Garnish: A few berries · Ice: Served up, no ice
Pineapple Spinach Smoothie with Blackberries
Tart and fruity, wild blackberry with sweet pear and tangy pineapple, spinach in the background.
Blackberries are tarter than blueberries and bring a deeper, more complex berry note, plus plenty of fibre from their tiny seeds. Tangy pineapple and a ripe pear balance their acidity, and baby spinach adds leafy greens without much flavour. Cooled fruit tea makes the base fruitier than plain water would.
The smoothie is fresh and not too sweet, a good match for late summer mornings when blackberries are in season.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
No, fruit tea is normally caffeine free; check the pack to be sure.
Yes, the smoothie will just taste a little less fruity.
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