Kale, Apple, & Banana Smoothie

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Kale, Apple, and Banana Smoothie – the perfect healthy breakfast or snack, and so easy to blend together! If you think you don’t like green smoothies, this one will change your mind! It’s so good!

If you indulged a bit much over the holidays like I know I did, this Kale, Apple, and Banana Smoothie is the perfect way to kick start your day in a healthy way!

Kale is a superfood and has become pretty popular lately. I’d say that’s a good thing, though, as anything that gets people eating healthier is a winner in my book.

I’ve been making green smoothies for awhile now, but have always chosen spinach since it has a milder taste. Then I did a little reading and learned that switching up your greens is actually recommended to prevent alkaloid buildup. You can read about it here, if you’re interested. I decided it was time to try some new greens, and kale has been my ingredient of choice ever since!

This Kale, Apple, and Banana Smoothie is my favorite smoothie, and I make it a few times a week for breakfast. I like to chop up some bananas and keep them in the freezer to use for smoothies because they make them nice and cold, and also lend a creamy texture. Smoothies are so versatile, and you can use whatever ingredients appeal to you. Sometimes I use coconut water in place of the orange juice, or throw in some pineapple instead of the apple. It’s all up to you! And the orange juice does a great job of masking the kale if you’re concerned about its taste!

For a single serving, I use about half of a chopped apple and half of a banana. I have a little three year old to help eat the leftover pieces, but you can always double the amount of ingredients and just enjoy a larger smoothie without any waste.

Just add the fruit with a few big leaves of kale (I remove the ribs and stems,) and about 1/2 cup of orange juice to your blender. If your banana is fresh and not frozen, you might also want to add a handful of ice to make it nice and cold.

Blend until smooth and grab a fun straw to drink all that healthy goodness up with! Straws always make beverages more enjoyable, right?

If you’re new to green smoothies, give them a try. I was apprehensive at first, too, but now I love them! They are delicious, and such an easy way to get healthy, whole foods into your diet. My three year old loves them, too!

Enjoy! I hope you all are having a fabulous start to your New Year!

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Kale, Apple, & Banana Smoothie

Kale, Apple, and Banana Smoothie - the perfect healthy breakfast or snack, and so easy to blend together! If you think you don't like green smoothies, this one will change your mind! It's so good!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword green smoothie, kale apple banana smoothie, kale apple smoothie, kale smoothie

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1 smoothie

Calories 188 kcal

Author Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1/2 large apple, chopped
• 1/2 banana, chopped and frozen
• A few large leaves of kale, ribs and stems removed
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• handful of ice, if desired

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Add more orange juice or ice to get desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Kale, Apple, & Banana Smoothie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g 2%

Sodium 28mg 1%

Potassium 885mg 25%

Total Carbohydrates 44g 15%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 27g

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 138.8%

Vitamin C 183.9%

Calcium 11.4%

Iron 6.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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