Kale Spinach Smoothie

This Kale Spinach Smoothie is an easy, tasty, and filling way to start your day.

Green smoothies, while very healthy, are not a favorite for most people. However, if you are among those who wouldn’t choose a green smoothie if other alternatives were available, you will find it hard to resist this sweet, spicy, and tangy treat. It boasts an amazing creaminess from coconut butter, and every ingredient works together to provide essential nutrients and keep you full throughout the morning.

Kale and spinach are nutritional giants belonging to different plant families. Although both are low in calories and high in fiber, vitamin A, calcium, and riboflavin, kale contains twice the amount of vitamin C found in spinach. Conversely, spinach offers more vitamin A, vitamin K, and folate compared to kale. Both are rich in antioxidants that help reduce oxidative stress, boost digestion, and eliminate toxins from the body.

Many people worry that a smoothie made with kale and spinach might taste bitter. The secret lies in balancing the slight bitterness and earthiness with complementary flavors. Apples, grapes, and grapefruit add sweetness and a hint of tang, further enhanced by a splash of lemon juice. Each ingredient contributes to a well-rounded, delicious green smoothie.

One great advantage of smoothies is that they use the whole fruit or vegetable, preserving the fiber that aids digestion and toxin elimination while keeping you full longer. This helps prevent overeating, a major cause of overweight and obesity. Enjoy the difference between juices and smoothies as you sip this nutrient-packed drink.

Combine all ingredients in your blender and pulse until you reach your desired consistency. Finally, pour yourself a glass and enjoy this healthy infusion of nutrients. (Note: Always add soft fruits and vegetables at the bottom of the blender and fill only halfway to avoid overloading.)

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Kale Spinach Smoothie

Juices & Smoothies – Dadaji Fusion Recipes

Serves: 3 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes – Cooking Time: 0 minutes – Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutritional Benefits: This smoothie combines kale and spinach to deliver potent phytochemicals and essential nutrients that boost immunity and overall health. Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, it helps combat oxidative stress while its high fiber content supports digestion and relieves constipation. The blend of apples, grapefruit, celery, coriander, green grapes, turmeric, and basil adds antioxidant properties and healing benefits.

Ingredients

• 2 apples
• 2 celery sticks
• 1/2 cup green grapes
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 4 leaves of curly kale
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 grapefruit
• 1 small bunch of coriander leaves
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon coconut butter
• some tender basil leaves with stem

Instructions

1

Rinse all fruits and vegetables and cut them into small pieces.

2

Place all ingredients in a strong blender and blend until very smooth.

3

Enjoy!

Nutrition

• 193.0 Calories
• 40.7g Carbohydrates
• 0.0mg Cholesterol
• 3.7g Fat
• 8.1g Fiber
• 4.8g Protein
• 2.8g Saturated fat
• 81.0mg Sodium
• 22.3g Sugar
• 0.0g Trans fat