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Banana-Kale Green Smoothie

A quick, four-ingredient green smoothie — frozen banana for creamy sweetness, a handful of kale for goodness, and honey to taste. A gentle intro to green smoothies.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana smoothie, green smoothie, kale smoothie
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Jennifer Pallian BSc, RD

Ingredients

  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ frozen overripe banana
  • ½ cup kale leaves loosely packed
  • honey to taste
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Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed for 30 seconds, until very smooth.

Notes

Freeze the banana: A frozen overripe banana makes it thick, cold and naturally sweet.
Blend long enough: A full 30 seconds on high breaks down the kale for a smooth, not gritty, texture.
Sweeten to taste: Add honey a little at a time depending on your banana's ripeness.
Make it dairy-free: Swap in your favourite plant milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2000IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 1mg