Strawberry Kale Smoothie
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Strawberry Kale Smoothie
Description
The Strawberry Kale Smoothie recipe calls for blending together frozen strawberries and banana with raw pumpkin seeds and flax seed or flax meal, along with de-stemmed kale leaves and natural sweeteners like dates. The liquid component can be water or plant-based milk adjusted to achieve a smooth, creamy texture. The use of frozen fruit helps create thickness and chill the smoothie to a shake-like consistency.
The flavors combine fruity sweetness from the berries and banana with the slight bitterness of kale and nuttiness from the seeds. Using dates allows control over natural sweetness without refined sugars. This smoothie offers a way to enjoy leafy greens and seeds in an easy-to-drink form, suitable for breakfast or a snack.
Preparation tips include pre-packing ingredients for easy blending later and adjusting liquid quantities to reach the preferred consistency. The recipe is straightforward with no cooking steps, focusing on blending until smooth.
Ingredients
- ½ cup strawberry frozen
- ½ banana
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds raw
- 1 Tablespoon Flax Seed or flax meal
- 4 kale leaves de-stemmed
- 1 to 2 dates to taste
- ¾ to 1 cup water to make smooth, or plant-based milk
Instructions
- Add ingredients to the blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, adding water or plant-based milk as necessary to get desired smoothie consistency.
Notes
- Use frozen fruit and banana for a thick, creamy shake-like texture.
- Pre-pack fruit, seeds, and kale into containers for quick assembly in the morning.
- Add dates and liquid just before blending to control sweetness and consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1371mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 22827IU | 457% |
| Vitamin C | 261mg | 290% |
| Calcium | 635mg | 64% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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