A little about this dish
This unique American-inspired smoothie invites you on a journey of tastes and textures with the surprising combination of spinach, pear, and sage. The cinnamon and nutmeg offer a warm seasonal touch, elevating it from the standard green smoothie.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Fresh spinach — 2 cups
- Ripe pear — 1 — cored and cut into pieces
- Dried sage — 1/4 teaspoon
- Cinnamon — 1/2 teaspoon
- Nutmeg — 1/4 teaspoon
- Chia seeds — 1 tablespoon
- Unsweetened almond milk — 2 cups
- Ice cubes —
- Maple syrup — 1 tablespoon — optional
Preparation
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Step 1 — 💧🌱🔄Rinse the spinach leaves thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
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Step 2 — 🌱🍐🌿🥛🌰🌪️Add the spinach, pear pieces, sage, cinnamon, nutmeg, chia seeds, and almond milk into the blender.
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Step 3 — ❄️⏩🥤Blend until smooth and creamy, adding ice cubes for desired thickness.
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Step 4 — 🍁🥄💫Taste and add maple syrup if desired. Blend again for a short while to mix in the syrup.
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Step 5 — 🥤🍃👌Pour the smoothie into two glasses. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a small sage leaf.
A final fox tip
The little hint of sage in this smoothie offers a wonderful twist, especially for the holiday season. Kids can help with adding ingredients into the blender and pressing the blend button. You can also add protein powder or Greek yogurt for extra protein. Feel free to replace the almond milk with any other plant-based milk of your choice.