Blueberry Kale Smoothie
A vibrant blend of sweet blueberries and earthy kale, this smoothie is a healthful and delicious morning staple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup kale, stems removed
- 1 banana
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Start by washing your blueberries and kale. Make sure your banana is peeled and broken into chunks.
- Blend the greens first: Place your kale and almond milk in the blender first. Blend on high speed until the kale is completely broken down.
- Add the fruit: Once your kale and milk are blended, add your blueberries and banana. Blend again.
- Check the creaminess: If using Greek yogurt, add it along with honey or maple syrup if desired. Blend again.
- Adjust the consistency: If too thick, add a splash more almond milk. If desired, toss in ice cubes and blend one last time.
- Taste and personalize: Taste your smoothie and adjust sweetness as needed; blend again.
- Serve and enjoy: Pour into a glass, and consider topping with whole blueberries or chia seeds.
Notes
Serve in a tall glass with a colorful straw and enjoy your nutritious smoothie. You can also experiment with different fruits or greens for a unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: smoothie, blueberry, kale, healthy breakfast, vegetarian recipe