Kale & Apple Smoothie

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Apple slices and nut butter are a favorite after-school snack, and they taste just as satisfying in this smoothie. Pick your favorite nut butter: cashew for a less-prominent nutty flavor, or almond or peanut butter for a stronger taste.

Kale and Apple Smoothie
Credit: Casey Barber
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
  • This smoothie is rich in natural sweetness from apples and honey.
  • With the addition of baby kale, the smoothie is full of fiber and vitamins.
  • Use almond milk (or another alternative milk) to make your smoothie dairy-free.
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups baby kale

  • 1 large apple, cored and roughly chopped

  • 2 tablespoons cashew butter or other nut butter

  • 2 teaspoons honey

  • 5-6 ice cubes

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or other milk

Directions

  1. Add kale, apple, cashew butter (or other nut butter), honey, ice cubes and almond milk (or other milk) to a blender. Blend on medium-low speed, using the tamper as necessary, until well combined.

  2. Increase speed to medium-high and blend until very smooth.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

376 Calories
19g Fat
49g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size about 2 2/3 cups
Calories 376
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 9g 18%
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Vitamin A 2868IU 57%
Potassium 671mg 14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.