Committing yourself to healthier eating shouldn’t leave you feeling deprived. It’s just about choosing alternatives that are better for you. Desserts call my name from time to time. Sometimes, I can easily ignore their calls, but there are those moments where playing hard-to-get just isn’t working. So, that’s kind of how I got started turning some favorite desserts into smoothies.
The first thing I consider is what’s in season at the moment. Right now, pears are amazing and sweet. Then I add a base, usually almond milk. I use Silk’s Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk. I love that it’s a plant-based option that is non-GMO, with no sugar, no saturated fats and high in calcium. Next, I consider the flavors and textures in a particular dessert and find spices and grains that will give me that same experience.
This smoothie really does taste like dessert without adding any sweeteners at all. The sweetness comes from the fruit alone. The almond milk and the banana add lots of creaminess that make this feel indulgent.
So, no more playing hard-to-get…you can maintain a healthy diet and still have dessert. That’s how Silk helps me bloom!
Pear Crisp Smoothie
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Silk Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
- 1 medium pear quartered and cored
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 3 to 4 ice cubes
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into your blender in the order given. Process on high speed until smooth and creamy.
This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
Desserts turned smoothies? What a great idea, because I have a major sweet tooth; and unfortunately I don’t always have the best will power. Love that you pulled this off with no additional sweeteners. Pinning!
I go back and forth between juicing and smoothies. I love both. It’s often a banana cocoa nib with spinach and various powders but lately I’ve been doing green smoothies with greens, coconut water, banana, pineapple and mint. I think it would be great to try some pear, cinnamon and the oats for texture and fiber.
SOUNDS AMAZING!
Excellent way to have dessert for breakfast!
Thanks so much, Sylvie!
Dessert in healthy smoothie form sounds PERFECT to me! I’ve been having a hard time quitting sugar completely, and I think a glass of this might just be key.
I know exactly what you mean, Joanne! Added sugar is that one thing I try really hard to avoid…it’s not easy!