I am hitting up the health foods big time! I’m trying to shed some weight and eat more deliberately. Smoothies like this deliiiiicious blueberry kale smoothie are such a great way to pack in the fruits and veggies; I drink them daily. I’ve been growing kale in my deck garden and decided it was high time to get used to blending greens into my smoothies. Every time I’ve tried this in the past, I just couldn’t drink down the greens. But, I’ve found the right combination to make this green smoothie sweet enough that even my kids drink it up without flinching. As long as they don’t see the greens go into the blender, they have no idea they’re even drinking spinach and kale.
When I make a smoothie, I don’t usually measure. The process is more of tossing in what I have on hand. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and amount according to what you have available or what suits your taste buds. Also, I’ve heard over the years that dark leafy greens are dark leafy greens – AMAZING HEALTHYNESS – if you don’t like kale, try spinach instead – the two are totally interchangeable in this recipe and equally delicious!
Blueberry Kale Smoothie Ingredients:
½ C. fresh or frozen blueberries
6 oz. plain Greek yogurt
½ C. almond milk, coconut milk, or milk
1 ripe banana (the riper, the sweeter)
1-2 C. fresh kale and/or spinach
1 packet of Stevia sweetener (optional)
So Easy to Make the Smoothie:
Blend all the ingredients together in your blender. Add Stevia or honey to sweeten, if you wish. Different types of “milk” will alter the taste of the smoothie. I love cow’s milk in my smoothies, but have been drinking this smoothie with non-dairy milk and it’s good, too. Serves 1-2.
Look at those teeny tiny green bits in there! I’ve been handing my girls their smoothies in dark plastic cups with a straw and they don’t even notice the green bits. So sneaky and so awesome when they gulp it down!
Enjoy drinking your greens, friends! It feels so good to put healthy food in your body!
Blueberry Kale Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk, almond milk, coconute milk (or ¼ cup vanilla creamer)
- 1 banana, ripe
- 1-2 cups baby kale or spinach leaves, fresh
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 packet Stevia
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
- Top with whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
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Comments & Reviews
Kristina says
I have been making this for years now and love it!!
Beth Gough says
How many calories does this have and protein. It is very good. My son needs more caloric intake and protein as he doesnt like breakfast but needs something on his stomach
CWoods says
very good smoothie! I’m drinking it now. I did spinach, soy peach/mango yogurt, & regular milk. I used a very ripe banana I had in the fridge. No need for extra sugar.
Sarah says
This smoothie is amazing!! Rather then stevia I put honey and I put a little extra Greek yogurt and its perfection! This is now my go to smoothie! Thank you for this!
lauren says
I just bought a ninja blender and this was the first recipe that I tried. It was awesome! I followed the recipe exactly- I just added a little ice and a few tablespoons of simple syrup made from xylitol. My boyfriend now wants me to make him one. Thank you for the recipe, I will be sharing.
Audrey (KeyGypsy) says
Stumbled upon your recipe on Pinterest! I’ve been looking for a new Kale smoothie recipe — Can’t wait to try this one!
Audrey | http://www.KeyGypsy.com
Queenie says
What a coincident! I’ve been making smoothies myself. I’ve been using lots of greens kale, kiwi, spinach, cucumber, broccoli with almond milk. I’ll try your Blueberry Kale very soon.
Mary L says
From now on, this is going to be my morning breakfast instead of my coffee and toast! I always have those ingredients around but don’t use them in that fashion. I will now! (Plus it sounds delicious !)
girlinspired says
Yes! It’s great for breakfast! Though I couldn’t replace my coffee no matter how energizing the smoothie! 😉 ha!
Charity says
Mmm, blueberries! I usually just do strawberries, milk, and spinach, and a bit of maple syrup if the strawberries were sour. I like that this version is ‘sweetened’ with a banana. =)