We drink a lot of smoothies, especially in the summer when ingredients are fresh. I grow kale in our garden, so this smoothie is one of our favorites that we drink on almost a daily basis
Ingredients
- Kale
- Banana
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Chia seeds
Tips
As with most everyone, mornings are tight on time. To save myself time, I prep ahead by slicing the bananas, chopping the pineapple and mango into cubes and freeze them in individual reusable bags. As the kale season ends in our area, I will chop and freeze the kale with the fruit, that way I can just throw it all in the blender, add water and chia seeds, blend and go!
Kale Benefits
Kale is a dark leafy green that is highly nutritious and is full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and iron. On average, a serving of raw kale has about 3 grams of protein.
Chia Seeds
I’ve mentioned this in other posts, but chia seeds are such a power-packed little seed! They are full of Omega 3’s, antioxidants, and are also a source of fiber and protein.
Fruit
You can mix it up with other fruit if you like, but I have found this combo to have the best fresh flavor.
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Fresh Kale and Fruit Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup Kale, fresh or 3-4 large leaves
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup pineapple, cubed fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup mango, cubed fresh or frozen
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Enjoy!