Refreshing Kale Smoothie

Start your day with the vibrant and nutrient-packed Refreshing Kale Smoothie, a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients designed to energize and delight your taste buds. This quick and easy recipe combines the earthy goodness of fresh kale leaves with the natural sweetness of frozen banana and crisp apple for a balanced, flavorful sip. Creamy almond milk, fiber-rich chia seeds, and a touch of peanut butter add richness, while ice cubes make this smoothie irresistibly refreshing. For a hint of extra sweetness, drizzle in a touch of honey. Ready in just 10 minutes, this smoothie is a healthy, dairy-free, and satisfying way to boost your daily greens. Perfect for busy mornings or a revitalizing snack, it serves two and is best enjoyed immediately!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh kale leaves
• 1 whole frozen banana
• 1 medium fresh apple
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
• 4 whole ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh kale leaves thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

Peel and chop the frozen banana into smaller chunks to make blending easier.

Step 3

Core the fresh apple and cut it into medium-sized slices, leaving the skin on for added nutrients.

Step 4

In a blender, add the kale leaves, banana chunks, apple slices, and almond milk.

Step 5

Add the chia seeds, peanut butter, and honey, if using, into the blender.

Step 6

Add the ice cubes into the blender to achieve a refreshing, cool texture.

Step 7

Blend all the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy, making sure there are no chunks remaining.

Step 8

Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness with additional honey if desired.

Step 9

Pour the kale smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	741.2 grams (741.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	538

Total Fat 16.10g	21%
Saturated Fat 2.70g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 202mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 95.80g	35%
Dietary Fiber 17.30g	62%
Total Sugars 59.00g
Protein 14.30g	29%

Vitamin D 78IU	391%
Calcium 684mg	53%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1490mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.8%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 65.5%