This perfect Pear and Kale Smoothie is refreshing, energizing, and delicious. Pear, like the honeydew melon in our blackberry smoothie, is not a common ingredient, but it delivers on both taste and nutritional value!
Pears are abundant starting in summer through the fall, affording more opportunities to include this pear smoothie in your routine beyond summer.
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.
- Allergen-friendly: The smoothie is soy-free, nut-free, and vegan, making it suitable for most people.
- 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: You can swap out the kiwi for fresh (or frozen) pineapple or replace the cucumber with celery. We used a red Anjou pear in this recipe, but you can use whatever pear you'd like. 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
- Pear: Provides natural sweetness, juicy texture, and a mellow fruit flavor that balances kale’s earthiness.
- Kale: Adds a subtle, earthy taste, fiber, and a vibrant green color to the smoothie.
- Kiwi (or pineapple): Brings tartness and bright citrus notes that enhance flavor complexity and digestion.
- Cucumber (or celery): 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.
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How to Prepare
- If you do not 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.
- Place a pear (with skin on), chopped kale, kiwi (or pineapple), sliced cucumber with skin on (or celery), Homemade Date Syrup (or pitted and soaked dates), unsweetened plain coconut water, and ice into a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour this pear and kale smoothie into two large glasses. If using, top with an optional pinch of unsweetened shredded coconut. Enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Yes, pear is a great addition to smoothies. 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.
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!
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Pear and Kale Smoothie
Equipment
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 chopped kale
- 1 kiwi (or ½ cup pineapple chunks)
- ½ cup sliced cucumber (or chopped celery)
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut water
- Ice
- 1 tsp unsweetened shredded coconut for topping (optional)
Instructions
- If you do not 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.
- Place a pear (with skin on), chopped kale, kiwi (or pineapple), sliced cucumber with skin on (or celery), Homemade Date Syrup (or pitted and soaked dates), unsweetened plain coconut water, and ice into a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour this pear and kale smoothie into two large glasses. If using, top with an optional pinch of unsweetened shredded coconut. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftover/Meal Prep Tips
- 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!
Theresa
The combustion goes so well yummy.