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Kiwi Pear Protein Smoothie
Kiwi adds a sharp, tropical tartness to a mild pear base in this light green-gold smoothie.
- 5 mintime
- 1serving
- 260calories
- 26 gprotein
Kiwi has plenty of vitamin C and a tart flavor that cuts through the sweetness of pear. The seeds are tiny and blend in without a problem. The color is a pale green, so it looks lively without spinach.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 2 medium kiwis, peeled
- ½ medium ripe pear
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 5 ice cubes
Method
- Peel the kiwis and cut them into chunks.
- Add the water, protein powder, kiwi, pear, and lime juice to the blender.
- Add the ice and blend for 45 seconds.
- Taste and add a drop of stevia if the kiwis are very tart.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 260 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 23 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk.
Tips
- Choose kiwis that give slightly under thumb pressure. Hard ones are very sour.
- Drink this soon after blending. The flavor turns bitter if it sits.
Swaps and variations
- Use coconut water in place of the water.
- Add a handful of spinach for a green smoothie that does not taste green.
