Healing Recipes: Pear Cardamom Date Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe pears, peeled and cored
• 4-5 Medjool dates, pitted
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (or a non-dairy alternative)
• 1/2 cup almond milk (or any other milk you prefer)
• 1-2 cardamom pods
• A handful of ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Crack open the cardamom pods and remove the seeds. Discard the outer shell.
2. Grind the seeds in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle until you have a fine powder.
3. Combine the pears, dates, Greek yogurt, almond milk, ground cardamom, and ice cubes in a blender.
4. Blend until smooth and creamy. Depending on your blender, you may need to blend a bit longer to ensure the dates are fully incorporated.
5. Taste and adjust the thickness by adding more milk, if needed.
6. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.