Drink

Green Smoothie

Ripe bananas and pear melt into a silky sweetness that balances the earthy kale, while orange juice brightens every sip and a hint of nutty flaxseed lingers on the tongue.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Green Smoothie
Total
11 min
Prep
11 min
Serves
2

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
213
Protein
4g
Carbs
50g
Fat
3g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
29g
Sodium
16mg

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe medium bananas
  • 1 ripe pear or apple, peeled if desired, chopped
  • 2 cup chopped kale leaves, tough stems removed (see Notes)
  • 1/2 cup cold orange juice
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 12 ice cubes
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed (see Notes)

Instructions

  1. Place bananas, pear (or apple), kale, orange juice, water, ice cubes and flaxseed in a blender. Pulse a few times, then puree until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.