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(5 votes, average: 4.80 out of 5)
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Servings: 2
Prep time: 15
Fruit and veggie smoothies are a great thing, like this Pear & Kale Smoothie. Unlike juices, you get the whole food, juice, fiber, nutrients and all. In this vividly green drink, the nutrition powerhouse kaleis sweetened with apple cider, diced pear and frozen grapes for a delightfully delicious and refreshing way to get those cancer-fighting servings of fruits and veggies into yoursystem.
Preparation
- Combine all ingredients in a blender, adding more apple cider if necessary. Drink immediately.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium pear, peeled, cored and diced
- ½ cup frozen grapes
- ⅛-inch slice of fresh ginger
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 3 ice cubes
- ½ to ¾ cup apple cider, as needed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
Nutritional Information
Calories
130 cals
Fat
1 g
Saturated Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0 g
Carbohydrates
33 g
Sugar
23 g
Fiber
5 g
Protein
2 g
Sodium
18 mg
*per serving
Ann's Tips and Tricks
You can use any variety of kale to make this smoothie. I would recommend using ripe Bartlett, Anjou or Comice pears. They are the sweetest.
