Kale Smoothie With Fruit, PB & Milk

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 298.2

Total Fat: 9.1 g
Cholesterol: 5.0 mg
Sodium: 208.8 mg
Total Carbs: 46.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
Protein: 15.1 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Kale Smoothie With Fruit, PB & Milk calories by ingredient

Introduction

I have recently discovered the kale smoothie, and have been utilizing the heck out of them as meal replacements! I blend the kale with liquid first, to get it all broken down, then add fruit and the protein which consists of either 1) milk and peanut butter or 2) Greek yogurt. The protein choice will also influence the fruit choice, of course. This recipe is using the peanut butter and milk protein, although I sometimes add cocoa powder, I didn't this time. I use sweetener if it's not sweet or appealing enough, and that could be any thing I have on hand at the time - agave, honey, Stevia, etc.

I also frequently add one or more of the following:
Flax seed, Wheat Germ, Wheat Bran, Oat Bran, etc. as well as additional spices. I have recently discovered the kale smoothie, and have been utilizing the heck out of them as meal replacements! I blend the kale with liquid first, to get it all broken down, then add fruit and the protein which consists of either 1) milk and peanut butter or 2) Greek yogurt. The protein choice will also influence the fruit choice, of course. This recipe is using the peanut butter and milk protein, although I sometimes add cocoa powder, I didn't this time. I use sweetener if it's not sweet or appealing enough, and that could be any thing I have on hand at the time - agave, honey, Stevia, etc.

I also frequently add one or more of the following:
Flax seed, Wheat Germ, Wheat Bran, Oat Bran, etc. as well as additional spices.

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Minutes to Cook: 5

Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

Kale, 1 cup, chopped

Milk, nonfat (skim milk), 1 cup

Peanut Butter, smooth style, 1 tbsp

Apples, fresh, .5 cup, chopped

Frozen Mixed Fruit, .5 serving

Stevia or Splenda, 2 tsp

Cinnamon, ground, 2 tsp

Tips

You may need to add extra liquid if it is too thick for your liking. Definitely experiment with other fruits and/or vegetables!

Directions

* Wash kale and any fruits you plan on sticking in the smoothie.
* Remove tough stem from kale by either cutting it or ripping the leafy portion from the stem. (You can save the stems to add to vegetable broth.)
* Place chopped or ripped kale into blender along with milk, and blend until smooth.
* Add remaining ingredients (everything that's not in there yet) and keep blending until smooth.

Serving Size: Makes 1 serving

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user 50SGRANNY.