Chocolate Strawberry Green Smoothie
Servings: 1
A full cup of kale goes into this chocolate strawberry smoothie, yet all you taste is chocolate-covered strawberry. Frozen strawberries, banana, cacao and almond milk make it rich and creamy with only five ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup strawberries frozen
- ½ banana
- 2 tablespoon cacao powder
Instructions
- Pour the almond milk into a blender. Add the kale and blend on high until smooth.
- Add the strawberries, banana and cacao powder. Blend on high until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds, adding a splash more liquid if it's too thick. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ingredient Swaps: Unsweetened cocoa powder works in place of the cacao powder, any plant milk can replace the almond milk and spinach is a milder swap for the kale.
- Lower Sugar: Use 1/4 banana plus 1/4 avocado, or swap in other low-sugar fruits.
- Protein Boost: Blend in 2 tablespoons hemp hearts or 1 serving plant-based protein powder for a more filling smoothie.
- Storing: Best fresh, but it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake before drinking.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 163kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 353mg, Potassium: 751mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 2868IU, Vitamin C: 98mg, Calcium: 368mg, Iron: 3mg
