Peach, Pear, and Ginger Smoothie

Peaches make for a fantastically refreshing, almost slush-like drink. The sweetness of the apple juice and the cooling effect of the mint pair perfectly with the peach’s silky flavor. It’s a light, thirst-quenching, and energizing drink. The flavor is sweet and fruity, and the mint and lemon make it incredibly fresh. I recommend it to those who don’t like heavy, filling breakfasts in the morning, but crave an instant wake-up call in the form of a pure fruit explosion.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place the mint leaves at the bottom of the blender, then add the frozen peaches, the pears, and half a banana (so the weight of the fruit presses the leaves down against the blades).

Step 2

Drizzle with honey and lemon juice, then sprinkle with ginger powder.

Step 3

Pour in the apple juice.

Step 4

Blend on high for 45–60 seconds, until the ice-cold peach pieces are completely smooth and you have a thick, refreshing drink.