Blueberry, Banana & Kale Smoothie
A refreshing, nutrient-packed smoothie with blueberries, banana, kale, and green tea to boost your energy and support overall health.
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blueberries plus extra for garnish, if desired
- 1 medium ripe banana peeled and frozen
- 1 cup packed baby kale
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup chilled unsweetened brewed green tea
- 2 tablespoons hulled hemp seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest plus extra for garnish, if desired
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey optional
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: If your banana isn’t frozen yet, slice it and freeze it for 2-3 hours to achieve a thicker, creamier texture. Brew the green tea in advance, let it cool, and refrigerate it.
- Blend the smoothie: In a high-speed blender, combine the frozen blueberries, banana, baby kale, almond milk, green tea, hemp seeds, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey (if using), and ground ginger.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high speed for about 25-30 seconds or until the mixture is completely smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add a little more almond milk or water to reach your desired consistency.
- Garnish and serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and top with extra blueberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest if you like. Enjoy immediately while it’s cold and fresh!