Chai Spiced Pear Smoothie

Serves6
IngredientsPears
Menu PartBeverage
Pear Smoothie

Chef Robert Schram

Clovis West High School

Clovis, Calif.

Chef Robert Schram created his own chai spice blend for this quick smoothie. It can be made ahead and stored in a covered container to save even more time. Canned pears shorten the prep and add just the right flavor and texture.

Ingredients

Chai Spice Blend

4 tsp. ground ginger

4 tsp. ground cinnamon

2 tsp. ground cloves

2 tsp. ground nutmeg

2 tsp. ground cardamom

1 tsp. ground black pepper

Smoothie

3 bananas, peeled and sliced

3 cups (24 oz.) nonfat vanilla yogurt

¾ cup lowfat milk

2 cans (15 oz. each) diced canned pears in extra light syrup, drained

5 tbsp. Chai Spice Blend

Steps

  1. For spice blend, combine all spices in spice grinder to mix well. Set aside, reserving ¾ teaspoon for topping.
  2. For smoothie, place banana slices in freezer for 30 minutes.
  3. In blender container, combine frozen banana slices, yogurt, milk, drained pears and chai spice blend; cover and blend until smooth.
  4. Pour smoothie into six 10-ounce glasses; garnish each with 1/8 teaspoon spice blend. Serve immediately.

Photo courtesy of Pacific Northwest Canned Pears

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