This refreshing wild blueberry and pear smoothie is packed with fiber, protein, probiotics, and vitamins. The addition of lingonberry jam combined with the wild blueberries, pear, and cultured milk gives this smoothie a truly nordic taste. Gluten-free & nut-free. Use plant-based cultured milk to make it vegan and dairy-free.
Author: Maria Adams
Recipe type: breakfast, snack
Cuisine: nordic
Serves: 2
Ingredients
2 cups plain kefir (or other cultured milk)
1¼ cups frozen wild blueberries + extra for garnish
1 ripe pear, halved and seeds and stem removed
1 cup baby spinach, packed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about ½ - 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons lingonberry jam (or 4 teaspoons honey)
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into 2 glasses. Garnish with a few extra blueberries. Enjoy!
Notes
Tips: Make it a smoothie bowl by topping with ⅓ cup of your favorite granola or muesli. Make it a treat by topping with a dollop of coconut or dairy whipped cream.
Recipe by Hälsa Nutrition at https://halsanutrition.com/wild-blueberry-pear-smoothie/