Spring greens and berry pear layered smoothie

This pretty purple and green pear smoothie celebrates spring with fresh greens and sweet basil layered with deep purple berries. Kefir is a drinkable yogurt full of probiotics. Spinach and chia seeds are both “superfoods” packed with fiber, protein, vitamins and many other nutrients. Mixed with the antioxidant-rich berries, and all that fiber and vitamin C found in the pears, and with this you’ll have a vibrant, healthy way to start your day.

Prep Time:
15 min

Cook Time:
N/A

Calories:
130

Serving Size:
1 serving (250 mL)

Ingredients

Green Layer

1 very ripe or overripe USA Green Bartlett, Anjou, or Comice Pear, cored and chopped
1/2 cup (125 mL) blueberry kefir
1 cup (250 mL)packed baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup (60 mL) loosely packed fresh basil leaves
Juice of 1/2 Meyer or regular lemon
1/2 cup (125 mL) ice

Purple Layer

1 very ripe or slightly overripe USA Red Bartlett or Anjou Pear
1/2 cup (125 mL) blueberry kefir
1 cup (250 mL) purple spring berries, such as blackberries, blueberries, and marionberries
Juice of 1/2 Meyer or regular lemon
1 tablespoon (15 mL) chia seeds
1/2 cup (125 mL) ice

Instructions

To make the green layer: Add the ingredients to a high-powered blender in the order they appear and process until smooth. Pour the smoothie into a pitcher or jar, and set aside.
To make the purple layer: Add the ingredients to the blender in the order they appear and process until smooth.
To assemble: Divide the purple smoothie among glasses. With a spoon resting on the surface of the purple layer, slowly pour the green layer onto the spoon to begin filling the glass. (The spoon will allow the green layer to remain separate from the purple layer.) Continue to pour in all of the green smoothie, dividing it evenly. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information Per 1 smoothie (250 mL)
Amount	% Daily Value
Calories 130
Fat 1.5 g	2 %
Saturated + Trans 0.3 g	2 %
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 35 mg	2 %
Carbohydrate 27 g	9 %
Fibre 5 g	18 %
Sugars 17 g
Protein 4 g

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