Pear Ginger Protein Shake
A mellow, lightly spiced shake with a floral sweetness from ripe pear.
- 5 mintime
- 1serving
- 260calories
- 26 gprotein
Pears blend to a smooth, almost creamy texture with no seeds to strain. Fresh ginger adds warmth. Use a very ripe pear, soft near the stem, for the best sweetness.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 medium ripe pear
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 ice cubes
Method
- Core the pear and chop it roughly. Leave the skin on.
- Add the almond milk, protein powder, pear, ginger, and cinnamon to the blender.
- Add the ice and blend for 45 seconds.
- Taste and add more ginger if you want a sharper kick.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 260 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 19 g |
| Fat | 4 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, tree nuts.
Tips
- Grate the ginger with a fine grater so no fibrous strings reach the blender.
- The pear skin adds fiber and blends in without trouble.
Swaps and variations
- Add a handful of spinach for a green version.
- Use a baked pear for a warm, dessert-like flavor.
