Fit Recipe: Kale, Strawberry & Banana Smoothie

June 28, 2012 by 5

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For all the fit foodies out there, here’s a lovely little green smoothie recipe that’s loaded with essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and other nutritional goodies. It’s perfect as a quick meal on the go, a pre or post-workout energy boost, or just a nice way to keep you healthy on the inside and absolutely gorg on the outside.

You’ll need:

1/2 cup of coconut water (I like using coconut water to “thin” my smoothies. But feel free to substitute coconut water with anything you like, like plain water or almond milk)

1 banana

1/2 cup of halved strawberries

1 cup of chopped kale

1 tablespoon of freshly ground flaxseed (flaxseeds are an excellent source of omega-fatty acids)

Put all ingredients in a blender/food processor, mix thoroughly, and that’s it! Bon appetit!

*You can add ice to this recipe before blending to give your smoothie that “slushy” texture that some love. However, if I want that “slushy” smoothie texture, I prefer to freeze the fruits/veggies  beforehand and then blend while frozen. Personally, I don’t like to add ice cubes to smoothies. I just don’t like the “watered down” taste from the ice is melting.

Are you a green smoothie connoisseur? Share your favorite green, or non-green smoothie recipe in the comments sections below!

Dr. Phoenyx Austin is a physician, author, and creator of the fitness blog, DrPhoenyx.com. Check out Dr. Phoenyx’s awesome natural hair care book If You Love It, It Will Grow – available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iBooks. And don’t forget to say hello to the Doc on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

 

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  • Lori

    I love spinach in my smoothies. Do you have any recipes that include watermelon. I bought a HUGH watermelon, and I need to consume it, creatively.

    • DrPhoenyx

      Hi Lori! I actually have a delicious watermelon smoothie recipe handy and will post one in a couple days. You should try it- that’s if you can hold off devouring all of that huge watermelon of yours. I know it must be tempting. LOL. Keep checking in for the smoothie recipe and have a great evening!

  • http://www.facebook.com/thechocolatelovelynessthatisfrana Frana Colon

    I absolutely LOVE making morning and any day smoothies. I recently bought the Nutri-Bullet because my blender died on my. #soulcry!

    And I have noticed a huge difference since I started doing my drinks but notice more of one because my bullet makes them smoother and lets me incorporate more ingredients.

    My fav drinks are:

    Lady Elixir – from Nutri-Bullet recipe book
    2 handfuls spinach
    1 banana
    1/8 cup pumpkin seeds
    12 almonds
    1/4 cup cashews
    4 oz almond milk
    2 – 3 oz ice cold water

    AND

    Mango Avocado Smoothie – My little concoction after looking at multiple recipes
    1/2 cup frozen kale
    1/4 cup ice cold water
    6 oz vanilla coconut milk (not the canned kind)
    another milk can be used
    1 mango (peeled and diced)
    1/4 avocado (diced)
    I used 1/4 the first time I made this and ate the other half. Don’t judge me…
    5 frozen banana slices
    Sweetener is optional (1 tbsp of sugar or agave nectar)

    Blend kale and water until the kale is broken up real well. Add milk and mango until smooth. Put frozen banana slice in next and avocado last. If you want to add sweetener, add at the end to make sure it isn’t too sweet. Drink and enjoy.

    If you use a red mango, it should be nice and sweet. If you prefer the smaller yellow mangoes, use 2. You can also use frozen or already prepared mango pieces. For frozen mango, put 1 cup in the fridge to thaw out over night.

    Tip: a vegetable peeler is the perfect tool for removing mango peel without losing meat in the process. Be careful when cutting the meat from the seed.

    AND

    Happiness In My Tummy!
    1/2 cup almond (you can use any milk you want)
    1/2 cup water
    1 cup frozen kale (rinse off fresh kale and freeze it, it breaks down better in the blender)
    1 cup frozen banana slices or 1 fresh banana
    3/4 cup frozen pineapple
    2 tbsp plain yogurt

    Put creamy liquid of choice in blender and turn it on, add the kale, bananas, then pineapple. Once it is nice and creamy, add yogurt. Oh I added some left over mango too, it was like half a mango. I tried it before I added the mango at the last minute and it was still quite yummy. :-)

    The kale was non-existent once I was done blending, this is why I prefer freezing it first. I also cut and freeze my fresh fruit, then freeze it. I don’t like ice in my smoothies.

  • Sunshyne Mo

    Wow can’t wait to see your watermelon recipe!!

    • Toni

      Where is the watermelon recipe?