Over the past few weeks I’ve been using up bunches of kale in salads, this lemon kale pesto and in lots of smoothies like this Kale Smoothie with Pear. Kale has a strong flavor, but if you combine it in just the right way it can be a great variation on a traditional green smoothie which I usually make with tender baby spinach.
Kale Smoothie with Pear
Serving Size: 1-2 (20 ounces) ~170 calories total
Ingredients
1 cup curly green kale*, stems removed
1 pear*, frozen (seeds removed)
1/2 banana, frozen
1 cup water
1 cup ice
* Buy organic, if possible. Learn more here.
Better-for-you ingredients
Learn more about the better-for-you ingredients in this recipe:
- Kale Kale is full of nutrients with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits that help your body to stay vibrant and youthful. Kale is also packed with chlorophyll. Chlorophyll removes heavy metals and chemical toxins from your body.
Directions
Combine the ingredients above into a Blendtec, or good powerful blender until smooth and creamy. Thin with water if desired. Enjoy!
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