Pear Lime Smoothie Recipe with Kale: Fresh and Green

Pear Lime Smoothie with Kale and Coconut Water

Sweet pear and sharp lime balance each other, and a leaf of kale gives the glass a deep green colour. The flavour is fresh and clean, never grassy.

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GlassHighball glass

TechniqueBlended

DifficultyEasy

Time5 min

StrengthAlcohol-free

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Ingredients

1 pear ripe, cored
1 leaves kale large, stalk removed
½ oz lime juice freshly squeezed
5 oz coconut water

Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice

Method

Wash the pear, remove the core and cut it into pieces.
Wash the kale and strip the leaf from its stalk.
Squeeze the lime.
Blend kale, lime juice and coconut water first, then add the pear and blend until smooth.

Taste

Fresh and tangy, with sweet pear, sharp lime and a light earthy green note.

About this smoothie

Pear is one of the best fruits for green smoothies because its soft sweetness covers the earthy taste of kale well. Lime juice adds a sharp, fresh edge and keeps the colour bright. Kale is a good source of vitamin K and vitamin C.

The original recipe used the juice of two limes for two glasses; one small lime per glass is about right. Remove the tough kale stalk before blending. Drink it cold on a warm morning or after exercise.