A fresh and healthy smoothie blending kale and blueberries with milk and ice for a creamy, antioxidant-rich drink.
Kale Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 cup (150.0 g)frozen blueberries
- 1.0 cup (30.0 g)packed chopped kale, tough stems removed
- ½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
- 1.0pinch fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the frozen blueberries 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 consistency and blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes/frozen blueberries if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- To make it vegan or dairy-free, substitute the milk with almond or oat milk. For a thicker smoothie, add a small banana or Greek yogurt.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make kale blueberry smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make kale blueberry 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.
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~220 cal · 7g fat · 34g carbs · 8g 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 · 220 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 42 min·2.5 mi·~4900 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 30 min·1.5 mi·~3000 steps
- Moderate cycling 22 min·4.4 mi
- Swimming laps 31 min
- Jogging 22 min·1.8 mi·~3500 steps
- Stair climbing 20 min·~1800 steps
- Dancing 36 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 22 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 51 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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