Incredibly Easy 3-Ingredient Pear Smoothie

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.

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.

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:

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.

2. Banana – I highly recommend using frozen bananas for this smoothie for a creamier texture.

3. 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.

4. 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!

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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