Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Pear, Oat, Cinnamon, and Ginger Shakes Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 22, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Andrew Purcell Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 4 Adding raw oats to this shake produces a pleasantly chewy texture while providing fiber, which helps keep cholesterol levels in check. Ingredients 2 ½ medium to large pears, such as red Anjou, peeled, seeded, and chopped (2 ⅔ cups) 1 ¾ cups skim milk 1 cup low-fat buttermilk ⅔ cup rolled or quick-cooking oats ⅓ cup ice cubes 2 tablespoons plus 1 ½ teaspoons pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons almond butter 1 ¼ teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish Coarse salt Directions Freeze pears in a single layer on a baking sheet overnight. 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. Cook's Notes Freezing the pears overnight reduces the amount of ice needed for blending the next day and results in a thick and creamy texture. Rate it Print