Revitalizing Kale Smoothie
This smoothie is perfect for using up bruised and ripe fruits, but the highlight is the slightly limp, not-so-fresh looking kale. As long as there’s no water leaching out, the greens should be fine! Add them to the smoothie for a huge nutritional boost in your day.
- Prep Time: 5min
- Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 apple
- 1 orange
- 1 cup slightly wilted kale
- 1/2 cup milk (can substitute almond/soy/nut milk)
- 1/2 cup water
- Optional: a spoonful of yogurt, chia seeds, hemp hearts, almonds or oats
Instructions
- Wilting leafy greens, browning bananas, and over-ripe berries don't have to be thrown out. They are great to use for smoothies!
Try these other variations below based on what you have in your fridge!
- Kale + Apple + Ginger + Lemon juice + Honey + Water
- Kale + Banana + Pineapple + Mango + Milk (dairy-based version)
- Spinach + Ginger + Peach + Honey + Water
- Chard + Pear + Apple + Carrot + Fruit Juice
- Berries + Banana + Yogurt + Milk
Source: Kendall Gustavson