Refreshing Green Apple Kale Smoothie Recipe
A refreshing and nutrient-packed Green Apple Kale Smoothie combining the vibrant flavors of kale, green apple, and frozen mango or peaches, blended with almond milk and naturally sweetened with medjool dates and a hint of lemon for a zesty finish. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or energizing snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Produce
- 2 cups kale leaves, loose pack
- 1 green apple, cubed
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Frozen Fruit
- 1 ½ cups frozen mango or peaches
Other Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 medjool dates, pitted
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Rinse the kale leaves thoroughly and remove tough stems if desired. Core and cube the green apple. Pit the medjool dates and juice half a lemon, zesting if using.
- Combine Ingredients: In a high-powered blender, place the kale leaves, cubed green apple, frozen mango or peaches, pitted medjool dates, lemon juice, and lemon zest (if using).
- Add Liquid: Pour in the unsweetened almond milk to help with blending and achieve a smooth texture.
- Blend Smoothie: Blend all ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed to fully incorporate the kale and fruit.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and nutrient content.
Notes
- For a colder smoothie, add a few ice cubes before blending.
- Substitute almond milk with any plant-based milk or regular milk as preferred.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more dates or a natural sweetener if desired.
- Lemon zest is optional but adds a bright, fresh flavor.
- Make sure the kale is well blended to avoid a gritty texture.
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