Tropical Kale Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale leaves
- 1 medium sized apple
- 1 medium sized avocado
- ¼ lemon fruit
- 1 tablespoon sliced ginger
- A pinch of salt
- ½ cup distilled water
Instructions
Preparation:
1. Rinse kale in running water. Tear leaves apart.
2. Without peeling, core and segment apples.
3. Cut avocado into halves, remove seed and scoop out flesh using a tablespoon.
4. Peel lemon and remove seeds.
5. Peel ginger and cut into thin slices.
6. Put all ingredients in a blender. Whiz on high speed until well
mixed and smooth.
7. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy!
Variation:
Use limes instead of lemon for a slightly different taste.
Instead of adding sweetener like honey or agave nectar, you can make this smoothie taste sweeter by adding more apples. Instead of avocado, you can also use equal part banana in this recipe.
Notes
Smoothie fact:
Like other green and leafy vegetables, raw kale contains a high concentration of chlorophyll which helps purify and build the blood. It also helps boost your immune system and clear lung and intestinal congestion.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 561Total Fat 31gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 24gCholesterol 0mgSodium 187mgCarbohydrates 77gFiber 24gSugar 39gProtein 9g
