This Strawberry Kale Smoothie Recipe is a metabolism-boosting breakfast packed with vitamins and nutrients and made with almond milk. A perfect 5-minute healthy smoothie recipe for kids, too!
This Strawberry Kale Smoothie is the perfect breakfast to rev your metabolism and get your day started off right. Or, in the case of my kids, a clever way to get them to eat their veggies without complaint 🙂
We totally try to get as many Real Food Recipes in our kids as possible, and this one does the trick nicely!
Here are other smoothie recipes that supercharge your morning that you might like to try:
- Blueberry Smoothie
- Blueberry Lemonade Smoothie
- Cherry Almond Smoothie
- Chocolate Almond Breakfast Smoothie
- Mango Pineapple Smoothie
Breakfast smoothies are so satisfying and filling, plus you can take them on the go! I consider a smoothie an essential part of my morning because:
- It’s easy to make.
- It primes your metabolism.
- It sets you up for a clear, clean pattern of eating for the day.
How to Make a Healthy Smoothie - Step By Step
Use this simple three-step process to ensure you blend a metabolism-boosting breakfast every time - no matter what flavor of Healthy Smoothie you make!
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Step 1: Begin with Core Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 – 2 Scoops High-Quality Protein Powder. Your powder should be between 15-25g of protein, less than 6g of carbohydrate, less than 2 grams of sugar, and preferably at least 2 grams of dietary fiber.
I like whey or pea protein the best. Here are my two favorites: Whey Proteinand Vega Protein & Greens
- 1 Tablespoon Chia and/or Flax Seed. This adds some healthy omega-3s and fiber to your smoothie. {optional}
- 4–8+ Ounces Dairy-Free Liquid. You may use one liquid alone or a combination of two different liquids (i.e., half water and half unsweetened almond milk). You may use less liquid if you prefer a thicker consistency to your shake. Add more liquid if you prefer a thinner consistency shake. Dairy-free liquid choices include Water, coconut milk, or unsweetened plain or vanilla almond milk.
Step 2: Choose Some Add-Ins
While these are optional, add-ins will provide you with some awesome nourishment for your day. Adding powerful nutrients in the form of fiber and/or fat will help keep you satiated and satisfied for several hours! Perfect! No snacking on empty calories! I recommend you choose 1-2 items from the list below:
- 1⁄2 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 scoop of Green SuperFood or Reds powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp flaxseed Oil
- 1 Tbsp Hempseed
- 1⁄2–1 ounce nuts (i.e., almonds, cashews, walnuts) or 1 tablespoon nut or seed butter (i.e., almond or cashew butter)
Step 3: Blend and Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- You may prefer a sweeter smoothie; in that case, add up to a half cup of apple juice.
- By using almond milk or coconut milk, this smoothie is a vegan option.
- Admittedly, this smoothie isn't the prettiest when green kale is blended with pink strawberries, but I've seen other recipes where you can blend them separately and layer them together in your cup. The color doesn't bother me, so it's totally up to you! Either way, this is a wonderful green smoothie!!
How to Meal Prep Ingredients
Place cut fruit and kale in individual-serving bags and freeze. (Remember to label!) When you want to make your smoothie, empty the bag into the blender, add additional ingredients like almond milk, and blend until smooth.
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Printable Recipe
Strawberry Kale Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 scoops protein powder
- 1 ½ cups frozen strawberries
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (plain or vanilla or ½ cup full fat coconut milk)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 cup kale (ribs and thick stems removed)
- ½ cup frozen pineapple
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (or chia seeds)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the blender.
- Process until smooth. Add a tiny bit of water if needed to create desired consistency. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Nutrition
Tk
Is the nutritional info correct? 8g protein?
Erin Henry
Nutrition information is estimated based on a nutrition generator. It could be off a bit, depending on the ingredients used.
Toni Dash
This was really a huge hit for our breakfast! Everyone loved it!
Erin Henry
Great! We love hearing that Toni! It's a staple for breakfast at our house!
Beth
This is so delicious and healthy! My kids and I love it! I can't wait to make this again!
Erin Henry
It wonderful when we can hide healthy veggies like Kale and the kids still love it!
wilhelmina
This smoothie was absolutely delicious and kept me satisfied all morning! Great way to start the day!
Erin Henry
It's very satisfying for sure. We love it since it's so easy to make and does keep you full until lunch!