Name: Green Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup ice cubes; 1 banana (fresh or frozen); 2 cups fresh spinach; 4 pear halves (canned in light syrup); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; ½ cup pear juice from can

This summer I’ve been embracing healthier eating. So, that has involved a lot of experimentation with green smoothies. I don’t add sugar, but I’ve found a few combinations that work.

You can add anything that you want, and depending upon which fruits are in season, some smoothies will be better than others. Since this isn’t pear season, I’ve been using canned, but I can’t wait to try some fresh ones.