A creamy and nutritious green smoothie blending kale with a frozen banana for natural sweetness, combined with milk and a pinch of sea salt for balance.
Kale Banana Smoothie
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A creamy and nutritious green smoothie blending kale with a frozen banana for natural sweetness, combined with milk and a pinch of sea salt for balance.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
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Ingredients
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servings
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- 30.0 g (30.0 g)chopped kale, tough stems removed
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the frozen banana and chopped kale.
- Add the ice cubes and fine sea salt.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds, until completely smooth.
- Check the consistency and blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or add a few extra ice cubes or frozen banana slices if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use frozen banana for a creamier texture and natural sweetness. Substitute almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make kale banana smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make kale banana smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
239
Calories / serving
6.7g
Fat
39.0g
Carbs
8.5g
Protein
24.6g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~239 cal · 7g fat · 39g carbs · 9g protein · 25g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 239 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 45 min·2.6 mi·~5250 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 32 min·1.6 mi·~3200 steps
- Moderate cycling 24 min·4.8 mi
- Swimming laps 33 min
- Jogging 23 min·1.9 mi·~3700 steps
- Stair climbing 22 min·~2000 steps
- Dancing 39 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 24 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 56 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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