This popular green smoothie recipe is a powerhouse of superfood vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Whip up smoothies for the fam on busy school and workdays, or make one after a workout or practice!
Our Fave Kale Smoothie
Who doesn’t love to make a fun smoothie that is also deliciously healthy? Packed with green phytochemicals, Vitamins A, C, K, and a wallop of fiber, we love kale smoothies that taste like a treat with all the benefits of healthy foods! Adding in orange juice and frozen pineapple or peaches adds some tart zesty flavor.
How To Make A Kale Smoothie
KALE This healthy smoothie is loaded with kale! You can also use fresh or frozen spinach if that’s what you have on hand. FRUIT Frozen fruits like strawberries, berries, pineapple, peaches, even cherries will give a smoothie a burst of fruity flavor while chilling it down. I try to use frozen bananas (instead of fresh) for a thicker texture. LIQUID Orange juice adds to the flavor of this smoothie while a bit of honey adds sweetness. A nutritious kale smoothie is as easy to make as 1, 2, 3!
Tips & Tricks
Kale is fibrous and will blend better if it is chopped into smaller pieces before adding to the blender with the orange juice and yogurt. Pull the leaves off of the tough stems (and set them aside for the juicer or for making homemade stock.) For an extra protein boost and to make kale smoothies ultra-thick, add a tablespoon of chia seeds to the blender with the bananas. For a thinner version, simply add some milk or use fresh fruit instead of frozen. Sweeteners can include a splash of maple syrup, agave syrup, or even some Stevia or Truvia, to taste. Monkfruit sweetener is a great zero glycemic alternative.
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Did you make this Kale Smoothie? Be sure to leave a comment and a rating below! If you make too much, freeze the smoothie in an ice cube tray and add it to your next smoothie. Smoothie cubes can also be added to hot oatmeal to cool it down for kids. Smoothies also make great healthy drip-free breakfast popsicles! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
