Looking for a creamy and nutritious smoothie to kickstart your day? Look no further than this delightful Avocado Pear Smoothie! Packed with the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients like avocado, plain Greek yogurt, and honey, this smoothie is not only delicious but also a fantastic way to boost your morning with essential nutrients. Plus, it's Weight Watchers friendly, making it a perfect addition to your healthy eating plan any time of day. A healthy afternoon snack perhaps? Let's dive right in and start blending up some goodness!
The Skinny on this Easy Healthy Avocado Pear Smoothie
Light, creamy, refreshing, and slightly sweet, this lovely pale green smoothie is one I first sampled more than a dozen years ago. We were working our way through the healthy ingredients featured in Power Foods: 150 Delicious Recipes with the 38 Healthiest Ingredients (affiliate link) from Martha Stewart and the editors of Whole Living Magazine.
I use avocado all the time in salads, sandwiches, for garnishing soups, and of course, for guacamole, but I'd never used one in a smoothie until this recipe. The original recipe called for silken tofu (affiliate link), but since I'm not a fan I used non-fat Greek yogurt instead. If you want to keep this smoothie recipe plant-based tofu is a great option.
With their rich, creamy texture, it's easy to guess that avocados are high in fat. Thankfully, it's the healthy fats - monounsaturated - which may help lower your LDL ("bad") cholesterol and increase your HDL ("good") cholesterol.
But I don't think you'd ever guess just how rich in fiber avocados are (13 grams) or that gram for gram they have more potassium than bananas. They also contain a healthy dose of beta carotene, as well as vitamins B6, C and E, folate, niacin and thiamin.
How Many Calories and WeightWatcher Points in this Easy Avocado Pear Green Smoothie Recipe?
According to my calculations, each serving has 160 calories. To see your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!
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Pear Avocado Smoothie Recipe Ingredients
- 1 ripe Haas avocado
- 1 cup unsweetened pear juice
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups ice cubes
What are Good Substitutes for Pear Juice in this Smoothie Recipe?
- Unsweetened Apple Juice: Apple juice offers a similar level of sweetness and acidity to pear juice, making it a suitable substitute. It complements the creaminess of the avocado and yogurt while adding a touch of natural sweetness.
- Unsweetened Pineapple Juice: Pineapple juice can add a tropical twist to your smoothie, enhancing its flavor profile with a hint of tanginess. It pairs well with avocado and yogurt, creating a refreshing and slightly exotic taste.
- Coconut Water: Coconut water is a hydrating and mildly sweet alternative to pear juice. It adds a subtle coconut flavor to the smoothie while keeping it light and refreshing. Coconut water pairs well with avocado and yogurt, creating a creamy and tropical blend.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: Almond milk is a dairy-free option that adds creaminess to the smoothie without overpowering the other flavors. It has a subtle nutty taste that complements the richness of avocado and yogurt. Choose unsweetened almond milk to control the sweetness of the smoothie.
- Water: If you prefer a lighter and less sweet smoothie, you can simply use water as a substitute for pear juice. Water helps to blend the ingredients smoothly while keeping the overall flavor subtle and neutral. You may need to adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or another sweetener to taste.
Feel free to experiment with these substitutes to find the flavor combination that suits your preferences best!
Can I Turn This Smoothie into A Bowl?
Pour this creamy and delicious avocado pear smoothie into a bowl and savor with a spoon. Experts say that it enjoying it this way may increase satiety keeping you fuller longer.
How to Make Easy Healthy Avocado Smoothie Step by Step
Step 1: Gather your ingredients.
Step 2: Cut the avocado into halves, remove the pit and scoop the flesh into a blender (affiliate link).
Step 3: Add the yogurt, pear juice, honey and vanilla and puree until smooth.
Step 4: Add the ice and blend again until smooth.
Step 5: Divide evenly amongst 4 glasses and serve.
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Easy Creamy Avocado Pear Green Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ripe, firm Hass avocado
- ½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened pear juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Cut the avocado into halves, remove the pit and scoop the flesh into a blender (affiliate link).
- Add the yogurt, pear juice, honey and vanilla and puree until smooth.
- Add the ice and blend again until smooth.
- Divide evenly among 4 glasses and serve.
Recipe Notes
Recipe Source: adapted from Power Foods: 150 Delicious Recipes with the 38 Healthiest Ingredients (affiliate link) from Martha Stewart
More Healthy Smoothies & Avocado Recipes for WeightWatchers
- Papaya Ginger Smoothie
- Guacamole Recipes - both classic and quick and easy versions
- Ina Garten's Avocado & Grapefruit Salad - made lighter and healthier
- Avocado Banana Smoothie - avocado, banana, orange juice, Greek yogurt and honey (Martha Stewart)
Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.
A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.
She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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Casey
This is the second drink, from the group, and I am convinced, this is delicious. I could drink this for lunch and I need nothing else and what fun it would be.
Ansh
Absolutely delicious take on Avocados. I agree with Casey. This will make a great lunch or any meal!
Mireya @myhealthyeatinghabits
It sounds like I just found a new breakfast meal! It's got two important factors going for it...fat and flavor. Yum!
Jill
This sounds so refreshing and filling for a lunch on the go!
Alyssa (Everyday Maven)
I love adding avocados to smoothies - so delicious!