Pear, Chia and Spice Smoothie

Recipe By:

Australian Pears

Prep Time:

approx 5 mins, plus 20 mins soaking time

Serves:

This recipe is an easy and delicious way to add more fruits to your diet. Pears, known for their high fiber content and antioxidant properties, combined with chia seeds and a touch of spice will make for a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

2-3 tablespoons white chia seed
1/2 cup of water
2 ripe Packham's Triumph pears, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
Flesh of 1 mango, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups milk or almond milk
1 cup vanilla yoghurt
1 tbsp honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Pinch of ground Himalayan salt

Method

Combine chia seeds with water and soak for 20 minutes until a thick gel forms
In a blender, blend together chia seed gel and remaining ingredients and serve immediately