Kale and Pear Green Smoothie

This vibrant green smoothie blends the delicious sweetness of fresh fruits with nutrient-packed kale.

Kale and Pear Green Smoothie

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120 ml) water
  • 1 cup (150 g) green grapes
  • 1 (130 g) medium orange, peeled, quartered
  • 1 (100 g) small banana, peeled
  • ½ (90 g) Bartlett pear, cored
  • 1 cup (60 g) kale
  • 2 cups (260 g) ice cubes

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
  3. Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

This smoothie is a great whole-food breakfast option, packed with nutrients to keep you energized through the morning.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120 ml) water
  • 1 cup (150 g) green grapes
  • 1 (130 g) medium orange, peeled, quartered
  • 1 (100 g) small banana, peeled
  • ½ (90 g) Bartlett pear, cored
  • 1 cup (60 g) kale
  • 2 cups (260 g) ice cubes

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
  3. Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

This smoothie is a great whole-food breakfast option, packed with nutrients to keep you energized through the morning.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120 ml) water
  • ½ cup (75 g) green grapes
  • ½ (60 g) medium orange, peeled
  • 14 (30 g) large Bartlett Pear, seeded
  • ½ (50 g) banana, peeled, quartered
  • 1 cup (30 g) kale
  • 1 cup (130 g) ice cubes

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

This smoothie is a great whole-food breakfast option, packed with nutrients to keep you energized through the morning.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120 ml) water
  • ½ cup (75 g) green grapes
  • ½ (60 g) medium orange, peeled
  • 14 (30 g) large Bartlett Pear, seeded
  • ½ (50 g) banana, peeled, quartered
  • 1 cup (30 g) kale
  • 1 cup (130 g) ice cubes

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

This smoothie is a great whole-food breakfast option, packed with nutrients to keep you energized through the morning.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (65 g) ice cubes
  • ½ cup (35 g) kale
  • ½ (50 g) banana, peeled, quartered
  • ¼ (45 g) Bartlett pear, Seeded and Halved
  • ½ (60 g) medium orange, peeled
  • ½ cup (85 g) green grapes
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the blade base.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
  3. Or select the Smoothie program and allow the programmed cycle to complete.

Chef's Notes

This smoothie is a great whole-food breakfast option, packed with nutrients to keep you energized through the morning.