Ingredients
Method
- Put ingredients into the container of a Vitamix blender in the order listed.
- Start blending on low speed and quickly increase to high.
- Blend on high speed for 30 to 50 seconds until mixture is smooth. (Note: blend time depends heavily on if your ingredients are frozen. Frozen ingredients will have longer blend time).
- Pour into 2 or 4 glasses and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition Information: Calculated for this recipe making 2 servings. Calculated with only the 4 main ingredients and using strawberries as the fruit.
Almond Milk: Any milk – dairy or nondairy – works well in this recipe. Coconut milk, whole milk, etc.
Frozen Banana: A frozen banana adds creaminess and keeps the smoothie nice and thick.
Frozen Fruit: Choose your favorite fruit. If you want the smoothie to be green then choose a light colored fruit like pineapple or mango. Other options include strawberries, mixed berries, grapefruit, oranges, etc.
Kale: Frozen kale makes the smoothie thick without needing to add ice. You can use fresh or frozen with great results.
Kale Preparation: Use the kale leaves and remove the stems before blending.
Optional Add-Ins: Protein powder, Greek yogurt, honey, chia seeds, etc. can be added.
Extra Protein: Add a scoop of protein powder, chia seeds, or up to ¼ cup Greek yogurt.
Spinach Substitute: Spinach can be used instead of kale if preferred.
Smoothie Consistency: Frozen fruit creates a thicker smoothie. Fresh fruit produces a thinner texture.
Blending Tip: Add the liquid first to help the ingredients blend smoothly.
Serving: Pour into 2 to 4 glasses and serve immediately.
Storage and Freezing: Drinking this kale fruit smoothie immediately is recommended. However, it can be frozen in a glass jar for up to 1 month. Leave room at the top of the jar for the smoothie to expand as it freezes.
Nutrition: Each serving contains approximately 88 calories, 20 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 1 g fat, 0.1 g saturated fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 0.4 g monounsaturated fat, 88 mg sodium, 358 mg potassium, 4 g fiber, 11 g sugar, 1095 IU vitamin A, 57 mg vitamin C, 116 mg calcium and 1 mg iron.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.
Source Time Discrepancy: The recipe card lists 5 minutes of preparation time but 2 minutes of total time. Both values are preserved as published.
Almond Milk: Any milk – dairy or nondairy – works well in this recipe. Coconut milk, whole milk, etc.
Frozen Banana: A frozen banana adds creaminess and keeps the smoothie nice and thick.
Frozen Fruit: Choose your favorite fruit. If you want the smoothie to be green then choose a light colored fruit like pineapple or mango. Other options include strawberries, mixed berries, grapefruit, oranges, etc.
Kale: Frozen kale makes the smoothie thick without needing to add ice. You can use fresh or frozen with great results.
Kale Preparation: Use the kale leaves and remove the stems before blending.
Optional Add-Ins: Protein powder, Greek yogurt, honey, chia seeds, etc. can be added.
Extra Protein: Add a scoop of protein powder, chia seeds, or up to ¼ cup Greek yogurt.
Spinach Substitute: Spinach can be used instead of kale if preferred.
Smoothie Consistency: Frozen fruit creates a thicker smoothie. Fresh fruit produces a thinner texture.
Blending Tip: Add the liquid first to help the ingredients blend smoothly.
Serving: Pour into 2 to 4 glasses and serve immediately.
Storage and Freezing: Drinking this kale fruit smoothie immediately is recommended. However, it can be frozen in a glass jar for up to 1 month. Leave room at the top of the jar for the smoothie to expand as it freezes.
Nutrition: Each serving contains approximately 88 calories, 20 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 1 g fat, 0.1 g saturated fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 0.4 g monounsaturated fat, 88 mg sodium, 358 mg potassium, 4 g fiber, 11 g sugar, 1095 IU vitamin A, 57 mg vitamin C, 116 mg calcium and 1 mg iron.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.
Source Time Discrepancy: The recipe card lists 5 minutes of preparation time but 2 minutes of total time. Both values are preserved as published.