5 Great Blueberry Kale Power Smoothie Secrets
Blend sweet blueberries and nutrient-rich kale for a tasty antioxidant blast. This smoothie gives you a delicious, healthy boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup kale, packed, stems removed
- 1/2 cup liquid (water, almond milk, or preferred liquid)
- 1/2 banana (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (optional, for extra fiber)
Instructions
- Place the liquid into your blender first.
- Add the kale to the blender. Blend until the kale is completely smooth.
- Add the blueberries and any optional ingredients.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more liquid if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Pour immediately and enjoy your power boost.
Notes
- If you use fresh blueberries, consider adding 3-4 ice cubes for a colder drink.
- Taste the smoothie before adding sweeteners; the blueberries often provide enough natural sugar.
- Wash your kale well before blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: Approx. 150-200 (varies by liquid)
- Sugar: Approx. 15g (mostly natural fruit sugar)
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: Low
- Saturated Fat: Very Low
- Unsaturated Fat: Trace
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30g
- Fiber: Approx. 7g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg