There's no denying it: Kale is a versatile, really wonderful vegetable, regardless of flavor. Kale is a superfood in every aspect, except for taste. It's packed with protein, vitamins, fiber, and vital minerals, and it's thought to aid the body fight anything from asthma to diabetes and more.
It's a shame because most of us might benefit from more of this dark leafy green in our diets, and we'd gladly add a healthy infusion of kale to our meals if it didn't taste like a fistful of dirt. Hold your breath because we've found a kale
Blendtec smoothie recipe from around the web that manages to convert this bitter vegetable into some of the most OK smoothies you've ever had.
1. Smoothie with Kale, Pineapple, and Almond Milk
The best kale smoothies use tasty foods that work well together to generate fantastic taste. Most kale smoothies include other sweet flavors to help conceal the bitter tang of the kale, but the best kale smoothies use flavorful foods that work well together to create a fantastic taste. This is the case with this smoothie, which has a beautiful complementing combination of pineapple, almond milk, and banana that tickles the mouth.
Ingredients
1 quart of almond milk (unsweetened)
12 CUPS OF PINK PINEAPPLE JUICE
One kale cup (chopped, packed)
12 cup pineapple (fresh) (diced)
a single banana
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a Blendtec blender and mix on high until smooth.
2. Detox Smoothie with Kale and Ginger
The holidays are a time to rejoice and be merry. Of course, 'celebration' is frequently simply another term for 'overeating.' By mid-January, many people believe it would be easier just to give up than to go back into a healthy eating habit. The kale-ginger detox smoothie comes into play here. This smoothie may just be your first step toward a happier life by clearing all of that leftover holiday cheer from your system and giving you a chance to start the new year off right... and it tastes great, too!
Ingredients
1 quart of almond milk (unsweetened)
a single banana (frozen)
12 CUP BLUBBER (frozen)
1 tsp ginger powder (grated)
kale, 2 cups (chopped, loosely packed)
18 tsp cinnamon powder
Honey that is unprocessed (to taste)
Directions
In a Blendtec blender, combine all of the ingredients. Blend on high speed until completely smooth.
If necessary, add extra honey and mix once more.
If necessary, add additional almond milk to get the desired consistency.
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