Banana Kale Smoothie
Start your day on a nutrient-packed note with this creamy and refreshing Banana Kale Smoothie, a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients that’s as delicious as it is nourishing. Featuring a perfect balance of natural sweetness from ripe banana, the earthy goodness of fresh kale, and the creamy richness of Greek yogurt, this healthy smoothie is elevated with a splash of unsweetened almond milk and a hint of optional honey for added flavor. Chia seeds provide a boost of omega-3s, while ice cubes create a perfectly chilled, velvety texture. Ready in just 5 minutes, this easy smoothie recipe makes a quick and satisfying breakfast, post-workout snack, or mid-day energy boost. Packed with vitamins, fiber, and protein, it’s the ultimate way to fuel your body while enjoying a vibrant, refreshing drink!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana
- 1 cup fresh kale leaves
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 4 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Peel the banana and break it into chunks for easier blending.
Wash the fresh kale leaves thoroughly and pat them dry. Remove the thick stems if desired.
In a blender, combine the banana, kale, almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey (if using), chia seeds, and ice cubes.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, typically about 1-2 minutes.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey, if needed.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 246 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.4 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.2 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 782 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1299 mg | 28% | |
*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.
