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Banana Kale Smoothie Recipe

This vibrant green smoothie is unbelievably creamy and delicious! Adapted from a blender cookbook and perfected for high-powered blenders (3hp or higher), this recipe delivers a luxuriously smooth and velvety texture that will leave you wanting more. Packed with nutrients from kale and the sweetness of banana, it's the perfect healthy and quick breakfast or snack.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Calories 124.6 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.5 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Kale Smoothie

  • 1 banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup kale leaves, tightly packed (stems removed)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • Fat Free Hazelnut Flavored Nondairy Liquid Coffee Creamer, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1 -2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
  • 1/2 cup mango chunks (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

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How to Make Banana Kale Smoothie

  1. Add the sliced banana, kale, almond milk, mango chunks (if using), chia seeds (if using), and honey/maple syrup (if using) to your high-powered blender.
  2. Secure the lid and blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired. Add more liquid for thinner consistency if needed.
  4. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

3g

Carbs

9g

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