Kale meets its match in a ripe kiwi’s tartness. This kiwi kale detox smoothie tastes brighter than most green drinks, with a slight fizz from the seeds.
Energizing Kiwi Kale Detox Smoothie
This smoothie blends the tart sweetness of kiwi with the earthy taste of kale, creating a tropical flavor explosion. With just a few ingredients, this recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare and serves 2.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe kiwis, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup kale leaves, stems removed
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 cup coconut water or almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for thickness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and chop the kiwis and banana, and remove the stems from the kale leaves.
- Blend: In a blender, combine the kiwis, kale, banana, coconut water or almond milk, and chia seeds if using. Add ice cubes for a thicker smoothie.
- Blend until Smooth: Blend on high until all ingredients are smooth and well-combined. If the smoothie is too thick, add a bit more liquid and blend again.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately for the best taste and nutrition.
Tear the kale small and blend on high to avoid strands. A frozen banana keeps things smooth.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 2 smoothies
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
