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1
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5 min
Preparation Time
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0 min
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Our Pear Smoothie with Mixed Berries recipe is thick, creamy, and packed with flavorful fruit. Not only is this recipe made with fruit, but also includes spinach as well. The tender pears add a velvety texture and sweet juices making this smoothie a great option for the spring and summer months.
Ingredients
A heart healthy diet should include whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, low fat dairy, lean protein and legumes, and should limit fat, saturated fat and cholesterol and sodium.
- 1/3 cup Quaker® Oats-Old Fashioned
- 3/4 cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt (or no sugar-added vanilla yogurt or traditional plain yogurt)
- 2 tbsp water, or as needed
- 1/2 cup chopped very ripe pear (half of a medium-size pear)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries or blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves, long stems removed
Cooking Instructions
- Place oats in blender or food processor container and process until oats are finely ground. Add yogurt and water; blend to combine completely. Add pear, berries and spinach, if using (Add additional water if thinner consistency is desired.); blend until smooth.
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Note:
- Frozen fruit will make a thicker, frozen smoothie. If fruit is not frozen, add three to four ice cubes and blend until smooth for a colder and thicker smoothie.
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- Calories 300
- Fat 2.5g
- Saturated Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 85mg
- Total Carbohydrate 52g
- Fiber 11g
- Sugar 22g
- Protein 20g
- Calcium 15%
- Vitamin D 0%
- Vitamin C 110%
- Vitamin A 10%
- Potassium 0%
- Iron 15%
- Thiamin 3%
- Magnesium 7%
- Whole Grains 26g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
