How to Make a Frozen Kale Smoothie

This frozen kale smoothie is sweet, creamy, and delicious. Despite the generous amount of kale, it has a fresh, subtly grassy flavor rather than a strong vegetable taste. I love using frozen kale in smoothies because there’s no chopping or washing involved. It’s so easy!

Ingredients and Substitutions

Frozen kale is loaded with nutrients such as vitamin K, vitamin A, calcium, and iron. You can substitute fresh kale if you prefer, but I prefer to use frozen kale since I can keep it stocked in the freezer which means I don’t have to worry about using it up before it goes bad. It’s just there waiting for me whenever I’m in the mood for this delicious, nutrient-rich smoothie.

A frozen kale smoothie in a glass on a green gingham cloth.

Banana adds creaminess and sweetness to this smoothie. Use a ripe banana for extra sweetness or opt for a less ripe banana if you prefer to keep this smoothie a bit lower in sugar.

I like to add a fresh kiwi to this smoothie. You can substitute 1/4 cup of roughly chopped apple, pineapple, or any other type of fruit you prefer.

I like to add a Medjool date to this smoothie for a little extra sweetness. You can omit the date if you prefer a lower sugar, subtly sweet smoothie, but I recommend including it if you have more of a sweet tooth.

You can use any type of unsweetened milk you like in this smoothie. I usually opt for soy milk, almond milk, or oat milk.

Chopped kale in a bowl, a cup of milk, banana pieces, a date, and a kiwi on a white plate.

How to Make a Frozen Kale Smoothie

Start by adding the chopped frozen kale to a blender. Next you’ll peel the banana, break it into pieces, and add it to the blender.

Cut the kiwi in half, then use a spoon to scoop out the flesh and add it to the blender. Remove the pit from the Medjool date and add it to the blender. Then add the milk.

Kale and other smoothie ingredients in a blender.

Blend until smooth.

A creamy green smoothie in a blender.

Storage

Serve right away or store this smoothie in the fridge for up to three days, then stir before serving.

A green creamy smoothie in a glass.

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Frozen Kale Smoothie Recipe

This frozen kale smoothie is sweet, creamy, and delicious. I love using frozen kale in smoothies because there's no washing or chopping involved. It's so easy!
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 311.8kcal

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped frozen kale
  • 1 medium banana
  • 1 kiwi (or substitute 1/4 cup roughly chopped apple, pineapple, or any other fruit you prefer)
  • 1 Medjool date (optional for extra sweetness)
  • 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice (my favorites are soy milk, almond milk, and oat milk)

Instructions

  • Add 1 cup chopped frozen kale to a blender.
  • Peel 1 medium banana, break it into pieces, and add it to the blender.
  • Cut 1 kiwi in half, then use a spoon to scoop out the flesh and add it to the blender.
  • Remove the pit from 1 Medjool date date and add it to the blender.
  • Add 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice, then blend until smooth.

Notes

  • Serve right away or store this smoothie in the fridge for up to three days, then stir before serving.
     

Nutrition

Calories: 311.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 62.8g | Protein: 10.2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.1g | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 1134.3mg | Fiber: 9.5g | Sugar: 39.7g | Vitamin A: 2791.4IU | Vitamin C: 97.9mg | Calcium: 407.8mg | Iron: 2.2mg
A kale and banana smoothie in a glass.

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