Strawberry Kale Smoothie
Need a new healthy smoothie recipe for the morning? Look no further than this 5-minute strawberry kale smoothie recipe! It’s easy to make and packed with lots of healthy ingredients making it the perfect way to start the day.
Eating a healthy breakfast is a great way to start the day. It refuels the body after a night-long fast and gets you going for the day. But if time is a factor in making sure you eat breakfast, this kale strawberry smoothie is an easy solution.
Want more breakfast smoothies for the mornings? You might want to try one of my other favorite smoothie recipes! I love this mixed berry with mint and ginger fruit smoothie.
Need more ideas for cooking kale? Then you definitely need to check out this strawberry kale salad, garbanzo kale salad, and kale and bean soup.
Why This Recipe Works
- Quick and easy
- Healthy ingredients
- No added sugar
- Perfect for meal prep
What Goes Into This Smoothie
This green smoothie with strawberry is made using simple, healthy, whole ingredients.
- Strawberries: Frozen is best. They’re convenient, often less expensive, and give the kale berry smoothie a slightly frozen consistency.
- Banana: Use fresh or frozen. You can even freeze overripe bananas and use them in smoothies. It’s a great way to save some money by reducing waste.
- Pumpkin seeds: Healthy fats, fiber, and other nutrients but sunflower seeds work too.
- Flax seeds (or flax meal): Ground flax seeds are a healthy source of omega-3 fatty acids. You can also use chia seeds or hemp seeds.
- Kale leaves: Healthy greens boost the nutrition in this vegan smoothie. You can also use spinach or other greens.
- Dates: A source of natural sugar to lightly sweeten this kale and fruit smoothie.
- Water or plant-based milk: To help blend up the fruit and vegetables creating a smoothie texture. If using plant milk, my favorites are almond milk or coconut milk.
How To Make a Kale and Strawberry Smoothie
- 1) Add all the strawberry green smoothie ingredients to a blender.
- 2) Blend until smooth and creamy, adding water or milk as necessary to get desired smoothie consistency.
Expert Tips
- Shake Consistency: For a thick and creamy shake-like smoothie use frozen strawberries and bananas.
- Meal prep: For easier mornings, pack up the fruit, seeds, and kale into containers. Then when you’re ready to make it, dump everything in the blender and add dates and liquid to blend.
FAQs
Yes, kale is a superfood nutrient and contains generous amounts of fiber, vitamins A, K, B6, and C, calcium, potassium, copper, and manganese while also being low in calories. The vitamin K in kale may be a problem for anyone taking blood thinners so be sure to check with your doctor if this is a concern.
No, I don’t recommend using the stems, especially the larger ends. These can be quite fibrous and may not blend up super well in the smoothie. You are better off reserving the ends to use in soups or stews where they are cooked for a long time to soften up more.
Sure, there’s nothing really unhealthy about having a green smoothie every day. Just be sure to watch the sugar content and serving size so you don’t overdo it. You might also want to vary up the ingredients a bit so you are getting a bit more variety in the nutrients you are getting.
Variations
Here are a few choices for ways to add a little variety to your smoothie.
- Protein boost: Add in a scoop of your favorite vegan protein powder or a tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter.
- Creamier: Add silken tofu or vegan yogurt to make a creamier consistency.
- Berries and kale smoothie: Use a mix of berries or swap out the strawberries for blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
- Fruit smoothie with kale: Use a mixture of fruits such as pineapple, papaya or mango instead of strawberry.
More Easy Breakfast Recipes
- Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
- Citrus Mango Smoothie
- P B & J Smoothie
- Cherry Banana Smoothie
- Hemp Seed Coffee Shake
Photos by Alfonso Revilla
Strawberry Kale Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup of frozen strawberries
- ½ of a banana
- ¼ cup of raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 Tablespoon of flax seeds (or flax meal)
- 4 kale leaves de-stemmed
- 1 to 2 dates to taste
- ¾ to 1 cup of water or plant-based milk to make smooth
Instructions
- Add ingredients to the blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, adding water or plant-based milk as necessary to get desired smoothie consistency.
Notes
- Shake Consistency: For a thick and creamy shake-like smoothie use frozen strawberries and bananas.
- Meal prep: For easier mornings, pack up the fruit, seeds, and kale into containers. Then when you’re ready to make it, dump everything in the blender and add dates and liquid to blend.
Nutrition
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Michelle says
I usually avoid mixing red and green because it ends up looking like poo but I'mm so happy the green overpowered the red and it looked as good as it tasted!
Andrea White says
So pretty and delicious all in one!
Teodora says
I love this combination! So creamy!
Andrea White says
Right?! Such a tasty and nutritious combo!
Gina H. says
Creamy, satisfying, and oh-so-yummy! One of my favorite summertime smoothies!
Andrea White says
Definitely a great one for summer!
nancy says
this green smoothie is wonderful with a little tartness from strawberries
Andrea White says
It's a great one alright!
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says
I love adding Kale to smoothies. My fave is Kale, mango and coconut milk, with vanilla protein powder. I'm going to try adding strawberries in tmrrw morning 🙂
Andrea White says
Agreed! Such a great way to add in extra nutrients!
Natalie says
I am always thrilled to try out a new smoothie recipe with some hidden veggies for my picky eaters. They loved it, thanks!
Andrea White says
Gotta love the hidden veggie recipes!
Katie says
Love this healthy green smoothie! I feel so great after drinking it!
Andrea White says
Right?! So refreshing!
Tina says
Loving this new healthy smoothie recipe!!
Andrea White says
Same! It's sooo sweet and delicious!
Janaye says
I’m sure the strawberries add a delicious sweetness to the smoothie
Andrea White says
So sweet!!
Gina Abernathy says
I love kale. This is a very tasty smoothie and perfect for mornings on the go.
Andrea White says
It's a great way to get in a ton of nutrients! So good!
Andrea White says
Love how healthy and nutritious this smoothie is! So sweet and tasty!