Name: Kale Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped kale ((Note 1)); 1/4 cup mango chunks ((Note 2)); 1/4 cup pineapple chunks ((Note 3)); 1/2 ripe banana; 1 tablespoon chia seeds ((Note 4)); 1 tablespoon oats; 1.5 cups water

Summary:

This kale smoothie features delicious fruits like mango, pineapple, and banana. Thick and creamy, this refreshing drink is a great way to start your day.

Kale Smoothie

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Prep: 10 mins

Yield: 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Assemble: Add all ingredients to blender container. If using Nutribullet or other personal blender, divide ingredients evenly among 2 blender cups. If making ahead of time, cover and refrigerate (Note 5).
Blend: Blend until smooth. If too thick, blend in more water until desired consistency is reached. Serve immediately (Note 6).

NUTRITION

Makes 2 Servings

Amount Per Serving:

Calories 100 (22% from fat)
Total Fat 2g	4%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 20mg	1%
Net Carb 14g
Total Carb 19g	6%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Sugars 10g
Protein 3g

Vitamin A 37% · Vitamin C 87% · Calcium 12% · Iron 9%

PHOTOS

NOTES & TIPS

(1) Kale. About 2 ounces weight. Don’t include kale stems. This can be substituted with other leafy greens like collards or spinach.

(2) Mango. About 1.5 ounces weight. I recommend using frozen mango chunks for convenience. If buying fresh, the mango should be peeled and cut into roughly 1-inch chunks.

(3) Pineapple. About 1.5 ounces weight. I recommend using frozen pineapple chunks for convenience. If buying fresh, cut the pineapple into roughly 1-inch chunks.

(4) Chia Seeds. This can be substituted with ground flax seeds.

(5) Make Ahead. To save time in the mornings, assemble ingredients except for water in the blender cup(s) the night before, cover and refrigerate. In the morning, add water and blend. Personally, I have purchased additional Nutribullet blender cups so that I can assemble multiple days’ worth of smoothies at a time. Another benefit to making them ahead of time is that it gives the frozen fruit time to defrost. This makes it easier to blend these ingredients into a smooth drink, especially if you don’t have a powerful blender.

(6) Serving. Serve immediately while fresh and chilled. Pair with other breakfast fare such as spinach tomato breakfast casserole or shakshuka.