Soy-Free Refreshing Kale Smoothie
Start your day with a nutrient-packed Soy-Free Refreshing Kale Smoothie that's brimming with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients! Perfect for those with soy sensitivities or anyone seeking a light, dairy-free option, this smoothie combines fresh kale leaves, a ripe banana, crisp green apple, creamy unsweetened almond milk, and a splash of zesty lemon juice for a delightful balance of sweet and tangy notes. The addition of cucumber and mint leaves lends a cooling, rejuvenating touch, making it an ideal drink for warm days or post-workout recovery. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this smoothie is not only rich in antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins but also entirely plant-based and naturally refreshing. Serve chilled with a handful of ice cubes and enjoy the wholesome goodness in every sip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups kale leaves
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1 medium green apple
- 0.5 medium cucumber
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 4 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Wash the kale leaves thoroughly and remove the tough stems.
Peel the banana and break it into smaller chunks.
Core the green apple and chop it into smaller pieces, leaving the peel on for extra fiber.
Cut the cucumber into slices.
In a blender, combine the kale leaves, banana chunks, chopped green apple, cucumber slices, and mint leaves.
Add the lemon juice and unsweetened almond milk to the blender.
Add the ice cubes to the mixture for a chilled effect.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the ingredients as needed. For additional sweetness, you can add a bit of honey or a date (keeping it soy-free).
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately for best results.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.7 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 208 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.7 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.0 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 846 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1932 mg | 41% | |
*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.
