VANILLA + PEAR SMOOTHIE

Vanilla Pear Smoothie

Written by contibutor Britney Manuel of Btanjerine and A Simply Raw Life.

 

 

I am currently in love with this smooth, subtle smoothie.  It's one of those things you sip and savor.  A definite keeper for a great go-to meal on the go.

And the perks are, that this buttery fruit can deliver up to 6 grams of fiber, including pectin, which lowers bad cholesterol.  Can I get a woot?  And the juicy flesh contains vitamin C and copper, essential for the formation of red blood cells.  All the more reason to take advantage of this delicate fruit.

VANILLA + PEAR SMOOTHIE

 

THE ESSENTIALS

1 frozen banana

2 pears peeled

1 c. coconut milk

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 inch. vanilla bean 

THE PROCESS

Scrape the inside of the vanilla bean and blend it with the coconut milk for 20 seconds.  Then add all other ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.

Serves 1.  Makes approximately 2 cups.

Love the flecks of vanilla bean!