Kale, Apple, & Banana Smoothie
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Kale, Apple, & Banana Smoothie
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.
Ingredients
- 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
- 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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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.