High Fiber Banana Pear Smoothie with Cauliflower

This banana and pear smoothie is a delicious and easy way to up your fiber intake. Made with bananas, pear, cauliflower, hemp seeds and greek yogurt, my pear banana smoothie offers both fruit and veggies as well as 15 grams of protein!

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Smoothies are always a win in my house, and if you can get a high fiber smoothie into kids, even better, since fiber has so many health properties!

As a Registered Dietitian mom, smoothies are my secret weapon.

Did your kids not eat enough dinner? Smoothies to the rescue as a healthy bedtime snack for kids that’s fun AND nourishing! And make sure to use these kids smoothie cups – they are much more well-accepted!

Kids need a snack before or after practice? Use this pear banana smoothie for recovery!

Or, choose some of our other favorite options….like this mint chocolate black bean smoothie or carrot banana smoothie.

I have a pretty good idea now of what will taste good before I even make it. I loved the banana and pear flavor together, it was a homerun!

And then, in the end, I tested it with cauliflower, which didn’t change the taste but DID make it extra creamy.

Why The Mom + Dietitian Loves this Recipe

“If we have a day where kids don’t eat their normal fruits or veggies, I love to use this pear and banana smoothie as a backup. You can’t taste the cauliflower, but you’re getting all of the beneficial nutrients, plus protein and fiber!”

Why We Make This Banana Pear Smoothie So Much!

• High in fiber – Fiber can be hard to come by in some kids’ diets, but this banana pear smoothie boosts 6 grams of fiber, making it a high fiber snack idea. I’ve tried so many smoothie variations with my babies and toddlers, and this pear smoothie recipe is actually one of my favorite baby smoothie recipes to help with constipation.
• No added sugars – This is a favorite smoothies for toddlers and babies because it’s not overly sweet. You can add maple syrup or honey if you’d like, but the banana adds plenty of sweetness.
• Creamy, delicious, and satisfying – The frozen cauliflower in this smoothie works wonders and gives this banana and pear smoothie a milkshake consistency, which kids love!
• Balanced with fruits and veggies – We can never underestimate how great this is – especially when many of us fall short on meeting our daily fruits and veggie recommendations. Make sure to add this banana pear smoothie to your routine. Smoothies can be a great way to get toddlers to eat more veggies.

Want some more fun kid-friendly recipe ideas for snacks and meal prep? Check out our dietitian-approved 30 healthy recipes for toddlers and kids!

I want healthy recipes to help my picky eater!

Ingredients

The ingredients are listed below with important notes for each.

• banana – Fresh or frozen! Frozen will add more creaminess.
• pear – I prefer a softer, riper pear for more natural sweetness. Harder, less ripe pears will be more bitter and may be harder to blend.
• cauliflower – I’m a huge fan of frozen cauliflower for it’s versatility, especially in this recipe and it doesn’t smell like fresh does!
• greek yogurt – I think plain is great and the smoothie is sweet enough, but you could also opt for vanilla if you want more sweetness
• milk of choice – I always use dairy milk for extra protein and potassium.
• peanut butter – Or any nut butter of choice! You can also omit this completely
• hemp seeds – These secret weapons add more protein, fiber, iron and much more!

How to Make a Banana and Pear Smoothie

One and only step: Just add all of your ingredients to your favorite high-speed blender (ninja, nutribullet, vitamix, etc.) and blend.

I do recommend adding the frozen cauliflower and banana first so everything blends seamlessly.

It couldn’t be easier to double or triple the recipe to save for later, like after school or post soccer practice.

Tips and FAQ

• Serving to babies: This healthy smoothie recipe is great for babies and kids. If serving to babies, make sure to stick with plain, full-fat greek yogurt, full-fat milk, and avoid honey or any sweeteners.
• Add more liquid if using frozen fruit: Using frozen pears in this smoothie is a great addition. If using frozen pears along with frozen cauliflower, you may want to add a bit more liquid to blend it more easily.
• Can I add protein powder? Yes! While this banana pear smoothie already boasts 15 grams of protein, you can definitely add a scoop of your favorite protein powder on top of that.
• Frozen or fresh! Using more frozen options (pears, banana, cauliflower) will result in a thicker pear smoothie and you may need to add a bit more liquid. On the contrary, using more liquid and less frozen options will result in a thinner smoothie.

Servings 1 smoothie

High Fiber Banana Pear Smoothie with Cauliflower

Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN

This banana and pear smoothie is a delicious and easy way to up your fiber intake. Made with bananas, pear, cauliflower, hemp seeds and greek yogurt, this pear banana smoothie offers both fruit and veggies as well as 15 grams of protein!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Ingredients  

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• 1/3 cup frozen cauliflower
• ½ frozen banana
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup milk of choice
• ½ Tbsp peanut butter
• 1 Tbsp hemp seeds
• ½ medium pear

Instructions 

1. Blend everything together in a high speed blender until reaches desired consistency. If you like it creamier, you can add more ice and less liquid.
   
   

Equipment

Ninja Blender and Food Processor Combo, Foodi Power Blenders For Kitchen and Personal Size, Smoothie Maker, 6 Functions for Spreads, Shakes, & More, 72-oz. Glass Pitcher & To-Go Cups, Silver SS401

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 202mgFiber: 6gSugar: 33g

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