Best Kale Smoothies Recipes

KALE SMOOTHIES

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I enjoy drinking a kale smoothie for breakfast or as an after-school snack. The fruit and agave nectar give this healthy version a pleasant sweetness. -Kimberly Jackson, Marshfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 small bunch kale, chopped
1 medium pear, chopped
1 cup frozen sweetened mixed berries
1 medium banana, halved
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup low-fat vanilla almond milk yogurt
3 tablespoons agave nectar

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix kale and fruits. Pour in almond milk, yogurt and agave nectar; stir to combine. Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GINGER-KALE SMOOTHIES

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Since I started making this green smoothie recipe for breakfast every day, I honestly feel better! Substitute any fruit and juice you like to make this recipe your own healthy blend.-Linda Green, Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups torn fresh kale
1 medium apple, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
4 ice cubes
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric or 1/4-inch piece fresh turmeric, peeled and finely chopped
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges