Spicy Pear Smoothie

pear-smoothie.jpgTry this Asian inspired smoothie and let me know what you think. It’s low in calories and ginger is delicious as well as a great food for cold prevention…considering we just got more snow overnight here in Toronto!

Oh, Spring! Thou hast forsaken me!

1 medium pear
½ small avocado
3 tsp finely grated ginger
½ serving Vega natural flavoured protein powder
3 ice cubes
½ cup vanilla soy beverage

Blend until smooth. Makes 1 serving, about 20 oz.

Smoothie nutrition facts here…

NUTRITION FACTS

Calories: 120.0

Total Fat: 4.5 g
Sat. Fat: 0.8 g
Poly Fat: 1.3 g
Mono Fat: 1.8 g

Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 125.0 mg
Potassium: 400.0 mg
Total Carbs: 8.0 mg
Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
Sugars: 1.0 g

Protein: 12.5 g

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


Vitamin A: 12.5%
Vitamin B-12 2.0%
Vitamin B-6 10.0%
Vitamin D 6.5%
Vitamin E 6.5%
Calcium 15.0%
Copper 12.5%
Iron 7.0%
Magnesium 15.0%
Manganese 25.0%
Phosphorus 25.0%
Selenium 7.0%
Zinc 10.0%

Digg!

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