This Green Lemonade Smoothie features pears and kale for a smooth textured drink that is not only detoxifying but alkalizing and energizing as well!
Some green goodness was involved as well…
Sunday morning I woke up craving something green for breakfast but I didn’t feel like breaking out my juicer. I decided to try making a green juice smoothie in my Vitamix. I usually use frozen bananas and almond milk as a base for all my smoothies but I wanted this one to be more like juice so I stuck with a pear and water. The Vitamix did a great job of pulverizing everything as well.
Ingredients Needed
kale – for some healthy greens.
pear – pears are a nutrition packed fruit! 1 pear has 6 grams of fiber and lots of folate, vitamin C and potassium. They are anti-inflammatory, have been shown to improve heart health and may help with weight loss. Just make sure you eat the peel as most of the nutrients are found there. (Source)
cucumber – cucumbers are important to add to your diet because they’re 95% water and naturally detoxify your body. They’re also high in Vitamins A, B and C and contain phytonutrients that provide anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer effects.
lemon – help to boost your immunity and flush toxins. Just make sure your lemon is peeled.
water – hydration is arguably the most important factor for achieving a beautiful, healthy glow so I used water for the base.
Notes & Substitutions
Apple – Feel free to use an apple in place of the pear if you’d like, both pears and apple are sweet so it’s a great substitution.
Coconut water – If you’re needing a little sweetness you can add a splash of coconut water.
Blender – If you don’t have a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix or Blendtec), you can still make this smoothie, the texture just won’t be as smooth.
Protein powder– Feel free to add in protein powder to amp up the protein if you are enjoying this for breakfast or as a post-workout snack.
Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth, adding additional water until the smoothie is the texture and consistency you enjoy.
Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Notes
Apple – Feel free to use an apple in place of the pear if you’d like, both pears and apple are sweet so it’s a great substitution. Coconut water – If you’re needing a little sweetness you can add a splash of coconut water. Blender – If you don’t have a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix or Blendtec), you can still make this smoothie, the texture just won’t be as smooth.
I love spinach, cucumber, grape, apple, carrot and lime smoothes. I did it with a lemon by mistake but it was great. Has anyone tried it with frozen spinach? Since I use frozen grapes and pineapple I thought it might be cheaper and have more vitamins. Have to say, I don’t love kale as much unless it’s in soup.
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I had to use spinach because I was out of kale, but it was still great. I loved the lemon flavor.
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed this smoothie, Joy! Thanks for the review 🙂
This was super refreshing on a hot summer night when I don’t feel like cooking! Kept me full and I felt great after drinking it!!
Woo!! So glad this smoothie was a hit, Amy! Thanks so much for the review 🙂
I love spinach, cucumber, grape, apple, carrot and lime smoothes. I did it with a lemon by mistake but it was great. Has anyone tried it with frozen spinach? Since I use frozen grapes and pineapple I thought it might be cheaper and have more vitamins. Have to say, I don’t love kale as much unless it’s in soup.
Where can I find the recipe for the mini protein muffins.
Here’s the recipe for the mini protein muffins https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2013/05/mini-strawberry-chocolate-chip-protein-muffins/
I’ll definitely be trying this one out! Thanks!