Pear and Kale Smoothie

5 from 1 vote

This perfect Pear and Kale Smoothie is refreshing, energizing, and delicious. It's soy-free, nut-free, and vegan.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Smoothie

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 160kcal

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)

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!

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!