So I am so excited to share this recipe. Even thought it’s cold here in Michigan sometimes you just have to have a smoothie.
Just by looking at this picture, you probably don’t see the green specks of goodness, but this smoothie bowl has not one but two types of greens in it.
Keeping Up with Kale Smoothie
- 1 Cup So Delicious Coconut Milk
- 1 Scoop Protein Powder
- 1 Handful Kale
- 1 Handful Spinach
- 1/2 Frozen Banana (can also use fresh)
- 1 Handful Frozen Blueberries (can also use fresh)
- 1 Tablespoon Milled Flax seed
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
Side Note: If you use all fresh fruits instead of frozen add an ice-cube or two.
Blend for about a minute and enjoy.
I keep lots of frozen fruits on hand for smoothies. It makes it really convenient to be able to go to the freezer and have a selection of frozen fruits already portioned in snack size bags.
Look at all the specks of goodness. Now I could not taste the kale or spinach, but I felt the texture which I really liked, the flavor that jumped out at me was the nutty flavor from the Organic Milled Flax Seed, it was a perfect addition to this smoothie.
This was my first time adding coconut oil to a smoothie, and it really gave it a silky texture. There are many health benefit’s from coconut oil, but the one that interests me the most is the fact that it is metabolized quickly so it’s used as an energy source rather than being stored as fat. I have also read that it keeps you fuller longer and helps to control sugar cravings. Thanks to my friends over at Swanson Health Products I get to try these items in lots of recipes and explore new flavors.
Rating this smoothie is easy, this is a Keeper. I want to try different fruits next time with the kale and spinach and see if the taste changes.
Question of the day: Greens in your smoothie Yeah or Nay?
Check Ya later.
You are one brave, brave soul putting kale in a smoothie like that! I tried it once, but the taste was just too overpowering for me. But maybe with the blueberries and banana, it wouldn’t be so potent?
But nothing will ever stand in the way of me and my spinach smoothies
I have to admit, I was a little scared too, but your right the blueberries really helped balance it well. So glad Popcorn is all recovered, that must have been really scary.
You know I’m a fan of the green smoothie!!! I’m with you that you even need them in cold months.
I wrapped myself in a warm blanket and enjoyed!
yum!!! that looks soo refreshing!!! i’ve been meaning to buy more coconut oil, but I’m on a budget and it is expensive!!!
so fun that you got to try some samples, though!
Very Taste! Check out Swanson Health Products , they are super affordable! The 16 ounce bottle of Coconut Oil is $6.89 and right now they have a $5.00 coupon offer on Facebook!
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