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Pear and Kale Smoothie

Modified: Jun 18, 2025 · Published: Aug 11, 2021 by Gigi & Sersie · This post may contain affiliate links.

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This Pear and Kale Smoothie is refreshing, energizing, and perfectly sweet. Pear, like the honeydew melon in our blackberry smoothie, is not a common ingredient, but it delivers on both taste and nutritional value!

Two glasses of pear and kale smoothie topped with shredded coconut flakes.

Pears are abundant starting in summer through the fall, affording more opportunities to include this pear smoothie in your routine beyond summer. The smoothie is soy-free, nut-free, and vegan.

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  • Why You'll Love This Smoothie
  • Nutritional Benefits of This Pear and Kale Smoothie
  • Pear Smoothie Ingredients
  • Substitutions and Variations
  • How to Make This Pear and Kale Smoothie
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Other Tasty Smoothies to Check Out
  • Pear and Kale Smoothie

Why You'll Love This Smoothie

  • Veggies for breakfast: This smoothie is a great way to get your veggies in the morning without thinking about it.
  • Daniel Fast approved: Made with whole plant foods and no added sugar, this smoothie is Daniel Fast compliant.
  • Versatile and convenient: An excellent option for a light breakfast, snack, or pre-workout fuel to help balance electrolytes. You may also enjoy our pineapple blueberry smoothie and mixed berry smoothie.
  • Customizable: Feel free to add a banana for extra creaminess. Add a tablespoon of hemp seeds, ground flaxseeds, or chia seeds for an omega-3 boost.
  • Nutrient-dense and health-promoting: The ingredients in this smoothie offer numerous health benefits.

Nutritional Benefits of This Pear and Kale Smoothie

  • The kiwi and pear offer a nice boost of Vitamin C along with the kale.
  • The dates, along with the unsweetened coconut water, give it not only a nice sweetness but also a healthy dose of potassium, a mineral shown to help naturally lower blood pressure and balance electrolytes.
  • Pears contain vitamin C and beneficial polyphenols that have been shown to be anti-inflammatory and protective against oxidative stress.
  • Rich in Vitamin K and several bioactive compounds, kale has been shown to improve heart, brain, and bone health. Also, check out our kale pineapple smoothie.

Pear Smoothie Ingredients

Ingredients for pear smoothie: pear, kale, cucumber, kiwi, and homemade date syrup.
  1. Pear: Provides natural sweetness, juicy texture, and a mellow fruit flavor that balances kale’s earthiness.
  2. Kale: Adds a subtle, earthy taste, fiber, and a vibrant green color to the smoothie.
  3. Kiwi: Brings tartness and bright citrus notes that enhance flavor complexity and digestion.
  4. Cucumber: Adds a crisp, cooling freshness and helps dilute the stronger flavors of leafy greens. For a cucumber bomb, check out our cucumber gazpacho.

A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Substitutions and Variations

  1. We used a D'Anjou pear in this recipe, but you can use whatever pear you'd like.
  2. You can either peel the kiwi or keep the skin on. I keep it on because it doesn't change the taste. Importantly, kiwi skin increases the amount of nutrients by 30 to 50%. It's your choice.
  3. No kiwi? Use fresh or frozen pineapple chunks instead. Pineapple is also a great source of vitamin C and other nutrients.
  4. Okay to substitute celery for cucumber. If you're a celery fan, you may also like our Celery Smoothie and Celery Pear Ginger Juice.
  5. If you don't have Homemade Date Syrup on hand, place 1 to 2 pitted dates into a small bowl of hot water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to soften. This makes it easier to blend.

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How to Make This Pear and Kale Smoothie

Pear and kale smoothie ingredients in the pitcher of a high speed blender prior to blending.

Step 1: Add pear, kiwi, cucumber, kale, date syrup, coconut water, and ice to a high-speed blender.

Pear and kale smoothie being blended in a blender.

Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

If using, top your pear and kale smoothie with a pinch of (optional) unsweetened shredded coconut flakes.

Pear and kale smoothie being poured from the blender pitcher into a glass.

Serving Suggestions

This pear and kale smoothie is great on its own. If you want to make it as part of a larger breakfast or brunch, enjoy this nutrient-packed smoothie with our Vegan Breakfast Burrito, Tomato Avocado Toast, Pesto Avocado Toast, or Veggie Tofu Scramble.

Pairing this smoothie with a soup like Curry Ramen, Split Mung Beans, Butternut Squash Soup, or Red Lentil Dal is also smart. Nutritionally, this pear and kale smoothie rounds out these soups with more dark leafy greens. It also provides a sweet balance to these savory dishes.

Recipe FAQs

How do I store my leftover pear and kale smoothie?

Leftovers keep well in an airtight container, like a mason jar with a lid, in the fridge for up to 24 hours. If you're meal prepping, add ingredients (except for the date syrup and coconut water) to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to drink, add the contents to a high-speed blender with coconut water and homemade date syrup, blend, and enjoy!

Why is pear good for smoothies?

Pear is a great addition to smoothies because it adds natural sweetness, a creamy texture when ripe, and pairs well with greens and other fruits. Pears are rich in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants, making them both delicious and nutritious. Their high water content also helps create a refreshing, hydrating smoothie. Try adding a pear to this mixed berry smoothie.

What pairs well with kale in a smoothie?

Kale pairs well with sweet fruits like banana, pineapple, mango, pear, and apple to balance its bitterness. Citrus fruits such as lemon, lime, and orange add brightness, while coconut water or plant-based milk helps mellow the flavor and improve texture. Check out our kale pineapple smoothie, superfood smoothie, and 5-ingredient green smoothie for more pairing ideas.

This Pear and Kale Smoothie is a refreshing, nutrient-packed way to start your day. With its blend of sweet pear, earthy kale, and hydrating coconut water, it's a delicious reminder that healthy choices can be both simple and satisfying.

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Two pear and kale smoothies with unsweetened coconut flakes on top.

Pear and Kale Smoothie

5 from 1 vote
Course: Smoothie
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Gigi & Sersie
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This perfect Pear and Kale Smoothie is refreshing, energizing, and delicious. It's soy-free, nut-free, and vegan.

Equipment

  • 1 high speed blender

Ingredients  

  • 2 Tbsp Homemade Date Syrup (or 1 to 2 dates, pitted and soaked in hot water to soften)
  • 1 pear, cored and chopped
  • 3 cups kale, chopped
  • 1 kiwi, chopped (peeling the kiwi is optional)
  • ½ cup cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut water
  • 1 cup Ice
  • ½ tsp unsweetened shredded coconut (optional topping)
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Instructions

  • Add pear, kiwi, cucumber, kale, homemade date syrup, coconut water, and ice to a high-speed blender.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour this pear and kale smoothie into two glasses. If using, top with an optional pinch of unsweetened shredded coconut. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. We used a D'Anjou pear in this recipe, but you can use whatever pear you'd like.
  2. No kiwi? Use fresh or frozen pineapple chunks instead. 
  3. Okay to substitute celery for cucumber. 
  4. If you don't have homemade date syrup on hand, place 1 to 2 pitted dates into a small bowl of hot water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to soften. This makes it easier to blend.
  5. Leftovers keep well in an airtight container, like a mason jar with a lid, in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 717mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 3230IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 1mg
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Gigi & Sersie

Gigi Carter and Sersie Blue have over 25 years of combined experience in plant-based nutrition and health coaching. Their passion for healthy eating inspired them to create Daniel’s Plate, a recipe site focused on whole food, plant-based meals.

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  1. Theresa

    May 11, 2025 at 8:36 pm

    5 stars
    The combustion goes so well yummy.

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