Kale Citrus Smoothie
Servings: 1
I peel a whole lemon and toss it into this citrus smoothie, not just the juice, for a bright, zesty kick. Frozen mango and banana mellow the tartness and kale rounds it out, all in 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale
- ½ cup water
- 1 lemon peeled
- 1 cup mango frozen
- ½ banana
Instructions
- Pour the water into a blender. Add the kale and lemon and blend on high until smooth.
- Add the mango and banana. 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
- Lower Sugar: For a less sweet smoothie, swap the banana for 1/4 avocado or 1/4 cup frozen cauliflower.
- Greens Swap: Use other leafy greens in place of the kale. Spinach is milder.
- Lemon Tip: Peel the lemon well, since too much white pith tastes bitter. In a pinch, use 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice instead.
- 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: 183kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Sodium: 50mg, Potassium: 759mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 31g, Vitamin A: 8522IU, Vitamin C: 142mg, Calcium: 205mg, Iron: 2mg
