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Spiced Pear Protein Shake
A mellow fall shake with the flavor of poached pears.
- 5 mintime
- 1serving
- 350calories
- 33 gprotein
Pear and warm spice are a quiet fall combination. This shake is mellow and works well in the morning. Use a very ripe pear for sweetness and a smooth texture.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 medium ripe pear
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.125 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.125 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ice cubes
Method
- Core the pear and chop it.
- Add the milk, protein powder, pear, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla to the blender.
- Add the ice and blend for 45 seconds, until smooth.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 350 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 33 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 31 g |
| Fat | 7 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.
Tips
- A pear that smells sweet and gives slightly at the stem is ripe.
- Nutmeg is strong. A little goes a long way.
Swaps and variations
- Top with a few chopped walnuts for crunch.
- Add a spoonful of oats.
