Description
This energizing kale smoothie with Neon Green Kiwi Ripple offers a vibrant and nutritious start to your day or a healthy afternoon boost. It’s a family-friendly blend featuring a unique tangy kiwi swirl for an eye-catching effect.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (60g) fresh kale, lightly packed (or baby spinach)
- 1 large (120g) ripe banana, sliced (can use frozen)
- 2–3 small (100-150g) neon green kiwis
- 1 cup (240ml) liquid base (water, unsweetened almond milk, or coconut water, or regular milk)
- 1 tablespoon (15g) chia seeds, optional
- 0.5 inch (1cm) fresh ginger, peeled, optional
- 1 scoop protein powder, optional
Instructions
- Prepare Kiwi Ripple: Halve kiwis. Scoop out flesh. Transfer about 0.25 of the kiwi to a small food processor or bullet blender with 1-2 tablespoons (15-30ml) of water. Blend until perfectly smooth and bright green (20-30 seconds). Set this thick liquid aside.
- Load Blender: Into a large, high-speed blender container, first add 1 cup (240ml) of your chosen liquid base. Then, layer in the 2 cups (60g) of fresh kale, the sliced ripe banana, and the remaining kiwi flesh.
- Blend Until Smooth: Secure the lid tightly and blend on a low speed, then gradually increase to high. Process for 45-60 seconds, or until the mixture is silky smooth with no visible kale bits and has reached your desired consistency. If the blend looks too thick or dry, splash in an extra 1-2 tablespoons of liquid and blend again until perfect.
- Create The Ripple: Grab two tall, clear glasses. Pour about half of the main green smoothie into each glass. Using a small spoon, artfully drizzle generous dollops of the reserved Neon Green Kiwi Ripple down the sides and onto the surface of the smoothie. Take the spoon handle and gently swirl once or twice to create beautiful emerald streaks. Repeat the layering with the remaining smoothie and ripple for an even more stunning effect.
Notes
For a quicker process, especially on busy weekday mornings, use pre-chopped frozen kale directly in the blender. You can also skip the separate ripple step entirely and blend all the kiwi with the other ingredients for a quick, uniform green smoothie. Remember not to overfill your blender past the max line; blending in batches if needed can prevent spills and achieve a smoother consistency. Using frozen banana slices makes for an extra-cold, thicker smoothie without needing ice. Opt for unsweetened plant-based milk to keep the sugar content low.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx 450 g)
- Calories: 120 calories
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: kale smoothie, kiwi ripple, green smoothie, healthy breakfast, quick recipe, family-friendly, energizing, vitamin-rich, plant-based, easy