NYPBeHealthy Recipes

Kale, Spinach and Pear Smoothie

Recipe brought to you by the Registered Dietitians of NewYork-Presbyterian.

Ingredients

  •  1 1/2 cups milk* (may use soy milk, skim milk, almond milk, or other non-fat, non-dairy milk**)
  •  1 heaping cup raw spinach leaves
  •  1 heaping cup raw kale leaves
  •  1/2 fresh pear, chopped
  •  1 banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen
  •  1 tablespoon maple syrup

Directions

  1.  Remove kale leaves from their center stalk and coarsely chop.
  2.  In blender, blend kale, spinach, and milk until kale is well-incorporated (no large chunks).
  3.  Stop the blender. Add banana, pear, and maple syrup and blend until smooth.
  4.  Transfer to a glass and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 122
Total Fat 1.9g (14% of calories from fat)
Saturated Fat 0.3g (2% of calories from saturated fat)
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 64mg
Total Carbs 21.7g
Dietary Fiber 2.6g
Protein 4.4g
Iron 1.3mg
Vitamin C 31mg

*Soy milk recommended due to a higher iron content.
**Nutrient analysis based on the use of soy milk.