Fruit Smoothie
This fruit smoothie made with apple, pear and orange comes together in just a few minutes and gives you a fruity, refreshing boost. Best of all: you don't need any exotic ingredients, just what you almost always have at home anyway. The combination of sweet pear, zesty orange and crisp apple makes a pleasantly mild smoothie that you can adjust to taste with more or less water.
Ingredients
- 1 apple
- 1 pear
- 2 oranges
- 0.5 l water, plus more to thin, as needed
Instructions
- Wash the apple and pear and cut them into rough chunks, leaving the skin on. Peel the oranges and cut them into pieces too.
- Add all the fruit to the blender.
- Pour in water until the blender is about half full.
- Start the blender on a low speed and blend the fruit slowly until there are no large chunks left.
- Then blend on high for a few seconds until you have a smooth, even fruit smoothie.
- Taste the finished smoothie and thin with a little more water until it reaches the consistency you like.
Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 120 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| of which sugar | 22 g |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to peel the apple and pear?
No, in this recipe the apple and pear go in whole, skin and all. Only the oranges need peeling.
Can I make this smoothie with other fruit?
The basic recipe works well as a starting point. Feel free to swap the fruit by season or taste, as long as you keep to a similar total amount.
How long does the fruit smoothie keep?
It's best enjoyed freshly made. Covered in the fridge it will keep for about a day, though it loses some flavour and freshness.
Can I use juice or plant milk instead of water?
The recipe calls for water. For a different consistency or a little more sweetness you can swap some of the water for orange juice, though that's a variation on the original.
