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A glass of apple kale smoothie with a red striped straw.
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Apple Kale Smoothie

This green apple kale smoothie is thick, cold, and ready in 5 minutes. Tastes like fruit, not salad. Made with banana, pineapple, fresh ginger, and lime.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups kale - packed
  • 1 granny smith apple - cored and quartered
  • 1 banana - frozen
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger - grated or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 5 ice cubes - use more or less to reach your desired consistency
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk

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Instructions

  • Add 2 cups kale, 1 granny smith apple, 1 banana, 1 cup frozen pineapple, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger and 5 ice cubes to a high powered blender.
    A blender with banana, apple, chia seeds, and pineapple.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk to the blender.
    Almond milk being poured into a blend with apple, banana, pineapple and kale.
  • Blend until smooth.
    A blender with apple kale green smoothie in it and fresh ginger and apple on the table.
  • Pour into two glasses and serve.

Notes

  • No frozen banana? Use fresh, but reduce almond milk to 1 cup or add more ice.
  • Want it sweeter? Add more banana or pineapple.
  • Make ahead: Freeze kale, banana, apple, pineapple, chia seeds, and ginger in freezer bags. Blend with almond milk and lime juice when ready. No ice needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 775mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 6835IU | Vitamin C: 132mg | Calcium: 385mg | Iron: 2mg
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