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Incredibly Easy 3-Ingredient Pear Smoothie

By Trang Doan - Oct 14, 2017 (updated Feb 6, 2025) - This post may contain affiliate links.

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A bowl of orange banana pear smoothie with a spoon resting on the side.

This beautiful 3-Ingredient Pear Smoothie is a light and refreshing breakfast that’s also perfect as a mid-afternoon snack. It is made with super ripe and sweet Bartlett pear, so no extra sugar of any kind is needed to make it super yummy.

Pear smoothie in a brown wooden bowl, garnished with pear slices and pistachio.

Pears get overshadowed easily in fall and winter because everyone is so focused on all things apple and pumpkin. But pears are amazing! They are incredible in this pistachio frangipane pear tart and this almond pear cake. And of course, for an easy peasy sweet treat that takes just 5 minutes, you’ve got to make this wonderful smoothie with pears.

What I love most about this pear smoothie bowl is that it is made and sweetened entirely with fruits! I used very ripe Bartlett pear, which provided all the sugar you will ever need, coupled with ripe banana for a creamy texture. The crushed pistachio topping adds a little crunch and a buttery contrast to the light fruit smoothie.

Table of Contents
  • Helpful tools
  • Ingredients and substitutions
  • How to make banana pear smoothie
  • Storage and making ahead
  • More easy smoothies
  • 📖 Recipe card

Helpful tools

Needless to say, you’ll need a blender or food processor to make your smoothie. I’ve been using my Ninja blender with the single serve blender cup for years.

Ingredients and substitutions

As always, you’ll find the complete list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card at the end of this post. Below are some notes and substitution tips:

Ingredient for pear smoothie in a wooden bowl.
  1. Pear – I used 1 whole Bartlett pear, but you can use other type of pears as well. Make sure it is ripe for optimal flavor. Freezing the diced pears ahead of time is a great way to get a thicker and creamier smoothie.
  1. Banana – I highly recommend using frozen bananas for this smoothie for a creamier texture.
  1. Orange – This is your main source of liquid in this smoothie so you don’t need to freeze the orange. You can substitute orange juice if you don’t have fresh orange. One large orange will yield about ⅓ to ½ cup of juice so just use up to half a cup of orange juice or another liquid of your choice. Milk or yogurt will work in this recipe, but this does make the smoothie less sweet. Adjust by adding honey or maple syrup to your taste if needed.
  1. Garnishing (optional): You can add just about anything to top your smoothie bowl. If you want to stick with similar flavor profile, use sliced pears, orange and banana. Fresh berries are always a great option for toppings. I love pistachios with pears, but any roasted and crushed nuts will work for extra texture. You can even add homemade granola for even more crunch. Or layer on top a creamy chia pudding for a more substantial breakfast.

The different type of pears

Below is a comprehensive list for the different type of pears with their flavor profile, texture, and some notes about cooking and baking with pears.

  1. Bartlett – soft, and super juicy when ripe, will disintegrate when cooked, perfect for pear butter and pear sauce.
  2. Bosc – crisp with a delicate sweet flavor, will keep their shape when cooked, perfect in pie, tart, or poached.
  3. Anjous – firm with mild flavor, another good option when you need them to keep their shape when cooked.
  4. Asian pears – very crunchy with mild flavor. These can be a refreshing treat for warmer days since they are available year-round.
  5. Starkrimson – sweet with a subtle floral aroma, great in a dish that will show off its red skin.
  6. Comice – sweet buttery flesh, these are excellent paired with cheese, especially soft cheese like Brie, or blue cheese.
  7. Concorde – crunchy and sweet with a vanilla flavor, best identified by their long neck, will hold their shape when cooked at high heat. 
  8. Forelle – crisp, tangy and refreshingly sweet, pair well with cheese. These are one of the smallest varieties of pears, just larger than Seckel.
  9. Seckel – these are petite pear, crunchy and ultra sweet, good for snacking, pickling or garnish.

How to make banana pear smoothie

There’s not much to it. Simply add all your ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth. Adjust the amount of liquid as needed to get the consistency you want, or to help your blender move along if you’re using a lot of frozen fruits. Taste and add sweetener as needed.

Transfer to a cup for an easy on the go breakfast or transfer to a bowl and garnish with your desired topping and enjoy immediately!

Pear smoothie bowl garnished with pears and pistachio.

Storage and making ahead

This pear smoothie is best enjoyed immediately when is is fresh. However, if you end up making too much or if you’re meal-prepping, you can store them in individual airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze for a couple of weeks. Just take out frozen smoothie from the freezer, thaw and enjoy.

More easy smoothies

  • Pina Colada Smoothie
  • Strawberry Banana Smoothie
  • Peanut Butter Green Smoothie
  • Strawberry Orange Juice Smoothie
  • Tropical Peach Mango Smoothie

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📖 Recipe card

Pear smoothie in a brown wooden bowl, garnished with pear slices and pistachio.

3-Ingredient Orange Banana Pear Smoothie

This beautiful Pear Smoothie Bowl is a yummy breakfast that’s also perfect for a light mid-afternoon pick me up. It is made with super ripe and sweet Bartlett pear, so no extra sugar of any kind is needed.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Yield: 1 serving
Author: Trang

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1 banana (ripe, fresh or frozen)
  • 1 Bartlett pear (core and cut into small pieces)
  • 1 orange (peel and slice into 8)

Garnish:

  • Fresh pear slices
  • Crushed pistachio
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Instructions

  • Put banana, pear and orange in the blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour smoothie into a bowl, garnish with fresh pear slices and crushed pistachio.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can use other type of pears beside Bartlett. Make sure it is ripe for optimal flavor. Freezing the diced pears ahead of time is a great way to get a thicker and creamier smoothie.
  • I highly recommend using frozen bananas for this smoothie for a creamier texture.
  • You can substitute orange juice if you don’t have fresh orange. One large orange will yield about ⅓ to ½ cup of juice.
  • You can also use other liquid in place of orange or orange juice. Milk or yogurt will work but this does make the smoothie less sweet. Adjust by adding honey or maple syrup to your taste if needed.
  • Serve this in a cup without the topping for an easy on the go breakfast.

Nutrition

Serving: 487g | Calories: 356kcal
Course: Breakfast, Smoothie, Snack
Cuisine: American
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  1. Sandra Madera

    April 04, 2021 at 12:57 pm

    I added the juice of half a grapefruit and a piece of ginger, using a non-frozen banana, and it turned into a delicious smoothie! Thanks for the idea!!

    Reply
  2. Ahlun Naja

    October 24, 2017 at 9:57 am

    4 stars
    thanks for sharing this. its look yummy

    Reply
  3. Patty K-P

    October 24, 2017 at 8:52 am

    5 stars
    Love the crunch from the pistachios!

    Reply
  4. Rebecca Hubbell

    October 24, 2017 at 6:52 am

    5 stars
    That pear smoothie looks so fresh and delicious! Love the addition of pistachios!

    Reply
  5. anniesnomsblog

    October 20, 2017 at 6:18 am

    I was just talking about how pears are overlooked the other day to my fiancé! I’ve been guilty of it too, but I’m really trying to use and eat them more this season as they’re really beautiful and delicate. This smoothie bowl looks delicious; so full of flavour and the perfect way to start the day!

    Reply
    • Trang

      October 20, 2017 at 9:01 am

      I’m so glad it wasn’t just me who thinks that pears are so often overlooked! Thanks for stopping by Annie!

      Reply
  6. Amy | The Cook Report

    October 20, 2017 at 6:07 am

    I never would have thought to use pear in a smoothie like this, it has such a fab flavour though!

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    • Trang

      October 20, 2017 at 9:01 am

      Thanks Amy, it really does have such a great flavor.

      Reply
  7. Sally

    October 20, 2017 at 5:44 am

    Such a useful guide to pears – really such a treat when they are in season. Love that there is no added sugar too – delicious and healthy.

    Reply
    • Trang

      October 20, 2017 at 8:52 am

      Thanks Sally! There are so many different kind of pears, so many options to try!

      Reply
  8. Brian Jones

    October 19, 2017 at 11:20 pm

    Such lovely ingredients, pears really are so great at this time of year.

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    • Trang

      October 20, 2017 at 9:05 am

      Thanks Brian, ’tis the season for pears!

      Reply
  9. Sandi

    October 19, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    This pear smoothie bowl is almost too pretty to eat!

    Reply
    • Trang

      October 20, 2017 at 8:52 am

      Thanks Sandy!

      Reply
  10. sugarsaltmagic

    October 16, 2017 at 3:48 am

    This looks like a great way to start the day. I need this after every weekend 🙂

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    • Trang

      October 16, 2017 at 7:29 pm

      Thanks Marie! 🙂

      Reply
  11. sherry

    October 15, 2017 at 7:43 am

    Sounds good. If one wanted to drink it instead of spooning from a bowl what would be your suggestion to thin the mixture?

    Reply
    • Trang

      October 15, 2017 at 8:33 am

      Hi Sherry, if you use fresh banana instead of frozen, I think the smoothie is thin enough to drink with a straw. But if that’s not thin enough for your taste, I would add a bit of nut milk (my husband always uses almond milk) or regular milk, whichever you prefer. I always use lactose free milk since it doesn’t add any other flavor on top of the fruits. I’m thinking a quarter cup of liquid is more than enough.

      Reply

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