For the past few weeks, I’ve been wanting to try the Kale, Spinach, & Pear Smoothie that Taylor of Sterling Style shared on her blog. It sounded so refreshing and delicious, so much that I just had to try it for myself. I finally remembered to pick up all of the ingredients on a recent grocery run, and hurried home to try it. I chose to substitute a mango for the banana since I dislike that potassium-filled fruit! It was just as delicious as I had hoped it would be, quite energizing and obviously full of nutrients! It’s a great smoothie to make after a long workout to give your body some nourishment before your next meal.
Ingredients:
1 packed cup of spinach
1 packed cup of kale
1 1/2 cups almond milk (I use unsweetened original or vanilla almond milk)
1 mango, diced
1 tbsp. honey
1/2 pear, sliced
Combine chopped spinach and kale along with almond milk in a blender. Blend until creamy. Add mango, pear, & honey until blended to your desired consistency. Enjoy your treat!
The kale and spinach may be a bit chunky for your liking. I plan on trying the same recipe with a juicer this week, just to see the difference. If you use the banana, the smoothie will be a bit thicker and much creamier. Or, if you’re an overachiever and want to use both the mango and the banana, then you’ll get the satisfaction of both yummy flavors!
Such a simple recipe, especially for most of us who are constantly on the go. Do you have a favorite smoothie or shake you make? If not, why not try this!
I’ve always been wary of veggies and fruit in smoothies, but this does look good. I love mangos so I’ll have to give this a try.
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mmmm i love green smoothies!
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ohmygosh. i don’t think i’d be able to drink this even though it’s healthy. I saw Ryan Seacrest drinking this once in a video. it was weird. 😀
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Carrie
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I love milkshakes but I’ve never been a big smoothie fan. Xx
Looks yummy! I’ll try it! thanks for sharing! beijosss
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Love this! I literally just bought a blender this morning so that I could make the smoothie from Taylor’s blog, haha. I felt like a dork, but I’m so excited to try it!
-Kendall
Thanks for this! I’ve been wanting to try a green juice for a while now and this will fit perfectly into my healthy ‘bikini body’ plan 🙂 haha
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Hello there! I am totally in love with smoothies, but being stuck in college= no way to actually make them… 🙁
However I am definitely planning on trying out this recipe when I get home for the summer!! Personally, I’m more of a mango-anything smoothie, so I will definitely be substituting mangoes for bananas. Thanks for the lovely recipe!!
xx Sarah Ashley
I love smoothies, thanks for sharing this recipe, I’ll try it tonight 😀
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i must try this 🙂
Wow, THIS is why I need to get a blender soon :o) Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!
This sounds so interesting…Very curious to try it! xo
Thanks for the recipe Marissa…I’m always looking for a new smoothie recipe. I’ve been wanting to try kale for a while I’ve just always been a little scared but this look yummy 🙂
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Libby
Wow this sounds (& looks) delicious – I lovelovelove kale! I have vegan tendencies, so this would make a great afternoon snack (I just need a blender).
I’m not gonna lie, the ingredients sound pretty gross to me, but for some reason I still want to try it. Your pictures look so lovely–I want to try it!
I bet if you put some mint leaves in there it would be AMAZING!
xxx Danielle FROM STINGY STYLE
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I am on a smoothie kick, almost every day whipping one up in the morning. I love the idea of mixing in greens too, thanks for the recipe. Lately I have been adding virgin coconut oil (so many health bennies) or raw honey and cinnamon. Yum! xo