Kale, Apple, & Banana Smoothie

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5

99 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1 smoothie

  • Calories

    188 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Kale, Apple, & Banana Smoothie

This Kale, Apple, & Banana Smoothie blends fresh kale leaves with chopped apple and frozen banana, all combined with orange juice and optional ice for a refreshing, textured green drink. The smoothie balances the earthiness of kale with the sweetness of fruits and citrus, yielding a smooth and slightly thick beverage.

Description

The recipe combines chopped kale with apple and frozen banana pieces in a blender, adding orange juice for liquid and optional ice to adjust thickness and chill the drink. Blending until smooth creates a vibrant green smoothie that is both nutritious and flavorful. The natural sugars from banana and apple moderate kale's bitterness, while orange juice adds bright acidity and liquid volume.

This smoothie is suitable as a quick meal or snack, providing a blend of greens and fruits in an easy-to-consume form. Adjusting the amount of orange juice and ice controls the smoothie’s consistency according to personal preference.

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

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

Nutrition Information

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Calories 188kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 28mg (1%) Potassium 885mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 6940IU (139%) Vitamin C 151.7mg (169%) Calcium 114mg (11%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1smoothie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 188kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Potassium 885mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 6940IU 139%
Vitamin C 151.7mg 169%
Calcium 114mg 11%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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