Kale Smoothie - That Actually Tastes Good!
A Kale Smoothie that actually tastes amazing! The perfect healthy on the go breakfast, with no bananas and full of protein (but no protein powder needed). Vegan and naturally sweetened.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 404kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mango chunks
- 1-2 medjool dates, pits removed
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds or chia/flax
- 1 lemon juice squeezed (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, optional
- 1-1 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high powered blender and blend until creamy and smooth. Start with 1 cup of water, and if it's too thick add the extra 1/2 cup. I tend to enjoy a thinner smoothie so I use the full 1 1/2 cups of water.
- Serve immediately. It makes either one large serving, or two smaller servings.
Notes
- Use pre-chopped and bagged kale rather than having to strip, wash and chop regular kale. It makes smoothies much easier! I buy a bag of chopped kale and place in directly in the freezer so I always have it on hand.
- Sub frozen pineapple, peaches, blueberries or even frozen bananas for the mango if desired.
- Ginger is optional, but I absolutely love it along with the mango and lemon juice. Plus, it's good for digestion!
- I don't recommend leaving the dates out unless you have to, or your smoothie won't taste as good. You could use a little pure maple syrup or agave to taste instead, but I prefer dates.
- May also sub your favorite non-dairy milk for the water, or use coconut water.
Nutrition
Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 729mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 7065IU | Vitamin C: 129mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 5mg