Zesty Pear & Mango Smoothie

Prep time: 5 minutes Servings: 1

1 ripe Pear: Cored and sliced (keep the skin on for extra fiber!).
1 cup Mango: Fresh or frozen chunks.
1/2 Lime: Juiced (plus a little zest for the top).
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt: For that creamy texture seen in the photo.
1/4 cup Liquid: Use coconut water, almond milk, or plain water to help it blend.
Optional: A drizzle of honey or agave if your fruit isn’t quite sweet enough.

Prep the Fruit: Wash the pear thoroughly. Remove the core and stems. If you’re using a fresh mango, peel it and cut the flesh into cubes.
Load the Blender: Add the pear, mango, yogurt, and lime juice into your blender.
Add Liquid: Start with a small amount of your chosen liquid. You can always add more if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Blend: Pulse until smooth and creamy. If you used fresh (not frozen) fruit, add a handful of ice cubes and blend again to get that chilled, frothy finish.
Garnish: Pour into a tall glass. Top with a pinch of lime zest and a thin lime wheel on the rim, just like in the picture.

Ripeness Matters: Pears are best when they give slightly to pressure near the stem. A ripe pear provides the best natural sweetness.
Texture: If the smoothie feels too “gritty” (sometimes pears have a naturally sandy texture), blending for an extra 30 seconds usually smooths it right out.