Pear & Kale Smoothie

Name: Pear & Kale Smoothie
Prep time: 15

5 out of 5 stars (based on 10 reviews)

15 min prep

2 servings

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7 ingredients

Pairing kale with fruit works perfectly in smoothies. In this vividly green drink, the taste of earthy kale is balanced out with sweetness from apple cider, diced pear and frozen grapes. And unlike juices, smoothies...

1 medium pear, peeled, cored and diced (see Chef Tips)
½ cup frozen grapes (see Chef Tips)
⅛-inch slice of fresh ginger
1 cup chopped kale (any variety)
3 ice cubes
½ to ¾ cup apple cider, as needed
1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

130 cals

Fat

1 g

Carbohydrates

33 g

Sugar

23 g

Fiber

5 g

Protein

2 g

Sodium

18 mg

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend well. Taste and add more apple cider if desired. Drink immediately.

Chef Tips

We recommend using ripe Bartlett, Anjou or Comice pears. They are the sweetest.

While you may not be able to find frozen grapes at the store, you can easily freeze grapes at home. Spread the grapes on a pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, then put the pan in the freezer. (This helps the grapes to freeze separately, rather than in clumps.) Once the grapes are frozen, you can transfer them to a storage bag.

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Pear & Kale Smoothie