Refreshing Banana Kale Smoothie
A delightful and nutritious smoothie that combines bananas and kale for a refreshing start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup kale leaves, stems removed
- 1 cup almond milk (or your choice of milk)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 cup yogurt (optional for creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional for added nutrients)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Start by peeling the ripe bananas and chopping them into smaller pieces. Wash the kale leaves thoroughly and remove the tough stems.
- Add the banana pieces and kale leaves to your blender. Pour in the almond milk, and if you’re going for that creamy richness, add the yogurt too.
- If you’d like a touch of sweetness, drizzle in the honey or maple syrup, and toss in the chia seeds if you’re using those.
- Add a handful of ice cubes if you prefer a cooler drink.
- Secure the lid and blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If it’s too thick, add a splash more almond milk.
- Always give your smoothie a taste before serving and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour your smoothie into a glass or mason jar.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and adjust to your tastes!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: smoothie, banana, kale, healthy, breakfast