This double pear green smoothie bowl is a firm favourite. In fact everyone who’s tried it has been impressed and wanted the recipe. It’s rich, filling and delicious. It’s also packed full of nutrients and keeps you going for hours. That’s at least two of your five-a-day done and dusted by breakfast.
Double Pear & Almond Green Smoothie Bowl
Since I spotted Ceri’s recipe for pear, almond & kale smoothie over at Natural Kitchen Adventures, I’ve been making my own tweaked vegan version on a regular basis. It’s a complete delight and sustained me through most of Veganuary. This double pear green smoothie bowl was an iteration I came up with on the very last day and it’s even more fabulous made this way.
The basic smoothie is almond milk, pear, kale, yoghurt and almond butter. I substituted vegan almond yoghurt for Greek yoghurt, added chia seeds and an avocado pear. Why have only one type of pear when you can have two? I also made ginger an integral part of it. It provides a bit of additional flavour, plus some welcome zing and heat. The green element comes from kale as well as the avocado.
This double pear green smoothie bowl recipe makes a really thick smoothie. It’s rich and filling and best eaten with a spoon, rather than drunk from a vessel. If you pour it into a bowl, it becomes something so much more than a smoothie in a glass. You’re almost compelled to sit down and sup it in a contemplative manner. This is so much better for the digestion than gulping on the run.
I finished this particular double pear green smoothie bowl off with a sprinkling of my vegan honey & almond granola. This is not really necessary, but does add a little extra interest. It’s entirely optional and so far, I’ve only done it to impress guests.
Green Smoothie Bowl: Top Tips
Power Blender
You will need a good power blender. Pears can be quite grainy and both ginger and kale are rather fibrous. I use my Optimum Vac2 Air Vacuum Blender, which does a fabulous job of blitzing the raw ingredients into a velvety green smoothie bowl. It does it in about 40 seconds.
No Avocados?
No problem. You can leave out the avocado and still have a delicious and nutritious green smoothie bowl. The mixture won’t be quite as thick or unctuous, but it will still be pleasing. If you don’t use the avocado and you’re not after a leisurely breakfast, you can drink the pear, almond and kale smoothie from a glass.
No Vegan Yoghurt?
If you’re not vegan, you can easily substitute natural dairy yoghurt for the almond version. I’ve been known to do this on a few occasions. When push comes to shove, however, I prefer to use vegan almond yoghurt. I like the idea of having three almond elements in this super tasty almond smoothie.
Other Substitutions
For me the pear and almond butter are essential elements of this green smoothie bowl and should not be substituted. However, the ginger can be left out if you don’t have any to hand. It won’t have the slightly fiery notes that ginger gives, but it will still be delicious.
I often substitute the kale for spinach in this double pear & almond green smoothie bowl. It just depends what I have in the house at the time of making it. The chia seeds, or sometimes linseeds, I add for a digestive aid as well as a bit of extra protein. They won’t, however, make any difference to the flavour and will only slightly alter the consistency.
Other Vegan Smoothie Recipes You Might Like
- Chocolate avocado smoothie
- Ginger green goddess smoothie
- Raspberry cashew smoothie
- Raw chocolate avocado smoothie
- Tropical smoothie with coconut, mango and banana
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Double Pear & Almond Green Smoothie Bowl – The Recipe
Double Pear & Almond Green Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 300 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp rolled oats (porridge oats)
- 1 tsp chia seeds or linseeds
- 1 large ripe pear cored but not peeled
- 1 ripe avocado skinned and stoned
- 2 tbsp vegan almond yoghurt or plain yoghurt of choice
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 thumb size knob root ginger washed, but not peeled
- 1 handful kale leaves washed and any bits of tough stalk removed
- granola to finish (optional)
Instructions
- Bung everything except the granola, if using, into a power blender and blitz until smooth. This takes 40 seconds in my power blender.300 ml unsweetened almond milk, 2 tbsp rolled oats (porridge oats), 1 tsp chia seeds, 1 large ripe pear, 1 ripe avocado, 2 tbsp vegan almond yoghurt, 1 tbsp almond butter, 1 thumb size knob root ginger, 1 handful kale leaves
- Pour into two bowls and sprinkle a little granola over the top if desired.granola
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Sharing
I’m sharing my delicious bowl of breakfast goodness with Jenny at Apply to Face Blog for #CookBlogShare.
Baguio Green Smoothie by Mae says
This smoothie sounds delicious. I love the fact that you included some substitute. Knowing that avocados are seasonal fruit. This is perfect for those people who are in a diet. Thank you for sharing this smoothie recipe, will definitely make one.
Choclette says
Let me know what you think if you do make it. Feedback is always useful.
Ceri Jones says
Love this, and also that it is a variation of my recipe, happy it inspired you! Just off to fetch more pears….
Choclette says
Your recipe is just fabulous Ceri. It made breakfast an absolute joy through Veganuary.
Anna l Serving Dumplings says
Such a healthy and delicious recipe, a filling breakfast that keeps you going
Choclette says
Indeed it does Anna. It’s become one of my favourite breakfasts – with or without the avocado.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Looks amazing Choclette, although I would rather drink it. So tasty! I am sharing this now! Go blender babes!
Choclette says
Hahaha, I take it you’re not a fan of smoothie bowls Jac? This is very thick, so it might be a bit difficult to drink. But if you leave the avocado out, it will be fine.
Mayuri Patel says
Love the soothing and appealing colour of the smoothie. Wholesome, filling and healthy. Would love to try it, however, I don’t kale here so would need to replace it spinach.
Choclette says
Thanks Mayuri. I’ve made this several times with spinach and it works a treat. The spinach makes the smoothie an even brighter green.
jenny walters says
What fabulous photos and the smoothie looks and sounds incredible. I have to admit I have never had a healthy smoothie!!! But I love how carefully you have crafted this beautiful smoothie for optimum flavour and goodness. What a wonderful recipe packed with vibrant and healthy ingredients. What couldn’t one achieve after a breakfast like that! Thank you so much for sharing with #CookBlogShare
Choclette says
Healthy smoothies can be oh so delicious. Do give one a try. And thank you for your very kind comment.
Corina Blum says
I love homemade smoothies, especially with ginger in and this one sounds delicious.
Choclette says
You and I are on the same page when it comes to spices. I’m a big fan of adding ginger to my smoothies 😀
Jane Saunders says
I like the sneaky addition of kale for that extra boost of nutrition. This is quite a satisfying bowl.
Choclette says
It’s filling and satisfying and delicious Jane and yes it’s always good to get some extra greens in.
Elizabeth says
What a super healthy breakfast recipe! This would be perfect after my morning workout. YUM!
Choclette says
Oh, I’m so impressed with your doing a morning workout Elizabeth. A delicious and nutritious smoothie is the least you deserve.
Janice says
Oh isn’t that pretty with the tulip petal? I think that is one green smoothie that I might just like as I’m a big fan of avocados.
Choclette says
It’s very hard not to love avocados Janice. I know you’re not much of a smoothie fan, but this is really good. It went down well with my mother anyway.
angiesrecipes says
I am not a smoothie fan, but this one sounds and looks really GOOD that I even want to have some!
Choclette says
I didn’t used to be much of a smoothie fan either, but they have become a breakfast staple for me over the last few days and I really like them now. This one is a particularly good one.