Chestnut-Pear Smoothie

Name: Chestnut-Pear Smoothie
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 1 cup, ice; 1 , ripe banana, peeled and halved crosswise; 1 very, ripe pear, peeled, quartered, and cored; ½ cup peeled cooked, chestnuts; 2 tablespoons creamy, almond butter; ¼ teaspoon, ground cardamom; 1¼ cups dairy or plant-based, milk, plus extra as needed

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Chestnuts are a distinctive ingredient that don't get enough year-round play, so we looked to create a smoothie that took advantage of their natural properties and holiday spirit.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from The Complete Guide to Healthy Drinks

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A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from The Complete Guide to Healthy Drinks

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Pairing cooked chestnuts with creamy banana and juicy pear evoked a profile reminiscent of autumnal baked goods that was inviting but left much to be desired in terms of texture. Chestnuts contain very little oil and can be quite fibrous, s...

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