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

Preparation

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.