Cranberry Pear Smoothie Bowl
Who can resist the pull of cranberries? Bursting with sweet-tart flavor, these glossy red gems are loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s fun to add these scarlet marble-sized berries to all sorts of recipes, including smoothie bowls! The tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the ripe pears create a bright and fruity flavor combo that really is the perfect pair.
This is a great, no-fuss breakfast when you want something that feels festive and special but takes just minutes to make. It’s also on the lighter side, being mostly fruit. And, at under 250 calories per bowl, it just may become a staple in your household year round.
Ingredients
2 large very ripe bananas
2 very ripe pears cored and quartered
2 tablespoons of almond butter
2 large medjood dates, pitted
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon of fine sea salt
1 cup of frozen cranberries
Fresh cranberries and almond slices for topping
Makes 2-3 bowls
How to make Cranberry Pear Smoothie Bowl
1. First, add your pears and bananas to the blender container, followed by the almond butter, dates, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cranberries.
2. Securely attach the lid to your container and blend util creamy, starting on low speed and working up to medium speed. You may have to stop and scrape down the sides of the container or use the tamper (with a Vitamix) to push the food down and around toward the blade. This will take about a minute or more, depending on what type of blender you are using.
3. Scoop the bright, cranberry flecked mixture which will be the consistency of loose sorbet, into two or three bowls and top with fresh sliced cranberries and almonds.
This is a fun smoothie bowl if you’re in the mood for a sweet/tart breakfast or snack that tastes indulgent but is on the lighter side.
More smoothie bowls on the lighter side to try:
The Rhuby Tuesday Smoothie Bowl
Cranberry Pear Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
Instructions
- First, add your pears and bananas to the blender container, followed by the almond butter, dates, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cranberries.
- Securely attach the lid to your container and blend util creamy, starting on low speed and working up to medium speed. You may have to stop and scrape down the sides of the container or use the tamper (with a Vitamix) to push the food down and around toward the blade. This will take about a minute or more, depending on what type of blender you are using.
- Scoop the bright, cranberry flecked mixture which will be the consistency of loose sorbet, into two or three bowls and top with fresh sliced cranberries and almonds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
248.77Fat (grams)
6.54Sat. Fat (grams)
0.67Carbs (grams)
50.09Fiber (grams)
9.76Net carbs
40.32Sugar (grams)
27.67Protein (grams)
3.99Sodium (milligrams)
88.45Cholesterol (grams)
0.00Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators.
