Drink Smoothies Vegetable Smoothies Kale Smoothies Green Smoothie 4.0 (6) 6 Reviews Get your daily dose of dark leafy greens any time of day with this delicious green smoothie. Ground flaxseed adds omega-3s. Pour any extra into a freezer-pop mold and have it later as a frozen green smoothie pop. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is a group of dedicated culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a registered dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 24, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD See More As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings, about 1 3/4 cups each Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High Blood Pressure Low-Fat High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Bananas and pears add a natural sweetness to the smoothie.Kale provides a rich source of vitamins to support a balanced diet.Freeze this simple-to-make smoothie for future nutritious snacks. Keep Screen Awake Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 2 ripe medium bananas 1 ripe pear or apple, peeled if desired, chopped 2 cups chopped kale leaves, tough stems removed (see Notes) ½ cup cold orange juice ½ cup cold water 12 ice cubes 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (see Notes) Directions 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. Tips Choose organic kale when possible. Nonorganic can have high pesticide residue. Look for ground flaxseeds (or flaxmeal) in the natural-foods section of large supermarkets or in natural-foods stores. Store in the refrigerator or freezer. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2011 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 213 Calories 3g Fat 50g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size about 1 3/4 cups Calories 213 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 50g 18% Dietary Fiber 8g 27% Total Sugars 29g Protein 4g 7% Total Fat 3g 3% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Vitamin A 1820IU 36% Vitamin C 64mg 71% Folate 75mcg 19% Sodium 16mg 1% Calcium 61mg 5% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 70mg 17% Potassium 763mg 16% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.