If you are looking for a tasty and nutritious smoothie,m that’s dairy-free, and vegan, look no more!
This strawberry and kale smoothie is ready in under 5 minutes and is ideal for any time of the day.
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Strawberry Kale Smoothie
Blend a powerhouse of nutrients with my strawberry kale smoothie! It’s deliciously healthy and perfect for a vitality boost.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup of organic kale
- 1 kiwi
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1/2 lime juiced
Instructions
- To a high-speed blender, add the kale and kiwi first, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend for 3-4 minutes, or until completely smooth and creamy.
- Serve and drink it immediately!
Notes
*For smoothie benefits, recipe notes, and more, scroll down!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 234
- Sugar: 19.1g
- Fat: 5.1g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 13.5g
- Protein: 8.8g
Why You Will Love This Kale Strawberry Smoothie
- Delicious Flavor Combination: The sweetness of the strawberries pairs beautifully with the earthy flavor of kale, while kiwi and lime juice add a zesty, tropical twist that enhances the overall taste.
- Nutrient-Rich: This smoothie is packed with essential nutrients, including high levels of Vitamin C from strawberries, kiwi, and lime, which is great for immune support and other benefits.
- Easy to Prepare: Like most smoothies, this one is straightforward to make. Just blend all the ingredients together for a quick, nutritious meal or snack that’s ready in minutes.
- High in Fiber: With ingredients like kale, kiwi, and chia seeds, this smoothie is high in dietary fiber.
- Natural Hydration: Coconut water is a natural hydrator due to its electrolyte content, making this smoothie a refreshing choice, especially after workouts or during hot weather.
- Energy Boosting: The natural sugars in the fruits combined with the fiber and protein provide a sustained energy boost without the crash associated with high-sugar processed foods.
- Antioxidant Properties: The ingredients are rich in antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
- Versatile and Customizable: This smoothie recipe is easily adaptable; you can add more fruits, use different kinds of milk, or even throw in some protein powder to tailor it to your nutritional needs and taste preferences.
- Diet-Friendly: Suitable for vegetarians and vegans, making this smoothie suitable for any diet!
For similar recipes by the way, I recommend that you try my kale apple smoothie and my kale protein smoothie!
Smoothie Variations And Recipe Notes
- Banana Version: For a banana kale and strawberry version, add 1 small banana. It will make the smoothie thicker and sweeter!
- Use Frozen Kale: Frozen kale is superb in smoothies. It thickens them, and also helps create a deeper darker green color!
- Boost Protein: You can either add a scoop of vegan protein powder, or add 1/2 cup of yogurt if you are not dairy-free.
- Add Superfoods: 1/2 teaspoon of matcha powder, chia seeds, and nut butters are a wonderful addition to this smoothie.
- Add Avocado: Thicken the smoothie and add healthy fats by adding 1/2 avocado to the recipe.
Blender:
| Blender Type | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Nutribullet 600 | ✓ |
| Vitamix Blender Propel 510 | ✓ |
| BlendJet 4000mAh | ✓ |
| Ninja Blender BL610 | ✓ |
| Oster 6640 Blender | ✓ |
| Hamilton Beach 58148A Blender | ✓ |
| AMZChef Blender 1800 W | ✓ |
| Wamife Blender | ✓ |
The smoothie is relatively easy to blend. All my blenders worked well with this recipe, including my lower-speed ones.
Storage
Refrigerate:
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 24 hours. Stir before drinking if it’s separated.
Freeze:
- Pour into an airtight container, leaving space for expansion, and freeze for up to 1 month.
- Alternatively, freeze in ice cube trays for easy portioning. Blend the frozen cubes when ready to drink