Pear, Oat, Cinnamon, and Ginger Shakes

(from sweetcay’s recipe box)

Freezing the pears overnight reduces the amount of ice needed for blending the next day and results in a thick and creamy texture.

Serves 4 people

Categories: Breakfast

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 medium to large pears, such as red Anjou, peeled, seeded, and chopped (2 2/3 cups)
  • 1 3/4 cups skim milk
  • 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 2/3 cup rolled or quick-cooking oats
  • 1/3 cup ice cubes
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
  • Coarse salt

Directions

  1. Freeze pears in a single layer on a baking sheet overnight.

  2. Combine pears, milk, buttermilk, oats, ice, maple syrup, almond butter, ginger, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a blender. Blend on low speed, then gradually increase speed to high. Blend until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour into chilled glasses, and garnish with ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.

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