Cranberry-Pear Green Smoothie

19 days into December and it has been pure gluttony. Some days I achieve the right balance of good-for-you food, exercise and treats but other (read: most) days I am not so successful. That's when I call in the Green Smoothie Gods to help me out. 

I know that if I can get in a good amount of greens and fruits first thing in the morning, then I'll feel a bit better about myself throughout the day.  I've been drinking my Cranberry-Pear Green Smoothie here and there throughout the month. This green smoothie is so fruity, so energizing and has such a fun texture because of the Bartlett pear. 

 

The flavors are perfect for the winter and holiday season. Who can argue with the cranberry-pear combo? Sweetness of pears, tartness of cranberries...sure there's spinach in there but not anything you can't handle. Plus when it's sweetened up by a little liquid vanilla creme stevia and vanilla almond milk, you'll forget there are any greens in there. The addition of chia seeds gives a boost of extra energy, something we all need for the holiday season. 

Like my new-ish stainless steel straws from West Elm? I can't get enough of them. They get so frosty cold, it's fun! Plus they are dishwasher safe. I love having a West Elm in Salt Lake City now--bye bye shipping costs.

Give my Cranberry-Pear Green Smoothie a whirl this week. It's super easy to make and sure to taste (and make you feel) good.

Cranberry-Pear Green Smoothie
by Becky of Project Domestication

Ingredients:
1 c. vanilla almond milk
1 TB. chia seeds
5-8 drops of vanilla creme stevia drops
2-3 c. spinach
1 Bartlett pear, chopped
1 c. frozen cranberries


Directions:
Place ingredients in blender in order listed. If using a Blendtec, blend on "smoothie" setting.

Note: You may also use 2-4 large kale leaves in place of spinach. However the kale is much more potent.

If you like this Cranberry-Pear Green Smoothie then you'll also like:
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Skinny Green Monster Smoothie on SkinnyTaste
Basic Green Smoothie on Brown Eyed Baker