Sugar-Free Refreshing Kale Smoothie
Start your day with a vibrant and nutrient-packed Sugar-Free Refreshing Kale Smoothie—a delicious way to indulge in healthy greens without added sugars. This smoothie combines the earthy goodness of fresh kale leaves with the natural sweetness of ripe banana and frozen pineapple chunks, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Elevated with a hint of zesty lemon juice, creamy unsweetened almond milk, and nutrient-rich chia seeds, this recipe is as wholesome as it is refreshing. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a quick and easy breakfast or snack that’s ideal for busy mornings or post-workout refueling. Serve it ice-cold for a revitalizing treat, and enjoy as-is or with a sprinkle of chia seeds for added texture. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, this smoothie is a guilt-free indulgence perfect for vegan diets or sugar-free lifestyles!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh kale leaves
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 0.5 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 4 units ice cubes
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Rinse the kale leaves thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt. Shake off excess water and cut off the tough stems, if desired.
Peel the ripe banana and break it into smaller pieces for easier blending.
In a high-speed blender, combine the kale leaves, almond milk, banana, frozen pineapple chunks, lemon juice, chia seeds, ice cubes, and water.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth. This should take about 1-2 minutes depending on your blender.
Taste the smoothie, and if desired, adjust the consistency with more almond milk or water to reach your preferred thickness. Optionally, add more lemon juice for an extra citrusy kick.
Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of chia seeds or a lemon slice on the rim of the glass.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
322 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 212 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.8 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 718 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1352 mg | 29% | |
*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.
