This Breakfast Smoothie Will Make You Love Kale

Green smoothies can be intimidating. I never dreamed of drinking any smoothie other than my go-to strawberry-banana, but then I discovered the beauty of kale.

I was skeptical. Kale is known to have a slightly bitter taste and a strange texture. How could that leafy green vegetable possibly satisfy my sweet tooth? While I had my doubts, my tastebuds were pleasantly surprised. So, I challenge you to get past your fear of greens and try this wonderful kale concoction. The almond butter gives the smoothie a nutty feel, while the avocado helps maintain a thick, smooth consistency. And (although you won’t taste it), the kale adds loads of vitamins A, C, K and fiber as an added bonus. For those who have to force yourselves to eat greens, I encourage you to drink them instead. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Kale Breakfast Smoothie

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 4 minutesCook time: 1 minuteTotal time: 5 minutesServings:2 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 cup honey Greek yogurt
• 1 cup almond butter
• 1 cup dates
• 1 avocado
• 1 banana, sliced into pieces
• 2 cup kale

Instructions

1. Add the almond milk, Greek yogurt and almond butter into a blender.

2. Remove the pits and cut dates into small pieces.

3. Add the dates, avocado and the banana slices.

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   Rip the kale into shreds, removing the stems, and add to the blender.

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   Blend until smooth.

   Note: This smoothie is a little on the chunky side, so feel free to drink it with a spoon!

   If this recipe doesn’t convert you into a kale lover, then I don’t know what will.

   On the run or in need of a quick breakfast? Try the sweet green smoothie from Red Mango. The Simple Green is a wonderful mixture of spinach, yogurt, green apple, avocado and kale.

• Dorm Lyfe
• Fruit
• Morning
• Vegetarian