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Weight Loss Smoothie with Kale
This Weight Loss Smoothie with Kale is a healthy protein drink to fuel your morning! This green smoothie recipe actually tastes great and is packed with nutrition and ingredients to help you lose weight while feeling satisfied. This smoothie recipe can be made dairy-free if needed.
👥 3 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition📖 cleaneatingkitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- microwave
- blender
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prep your kale for the smoothie by removing the leaves from the stems. Place the leaves in a salad spinner or in a large bowl of water to rinse the leaves thoroughly. Spin the kale dry or shake the leaves to get rid of excess water.
2
Place the kale leaves in a steamer basket or in a microwave-safe bowl. Steam the kale for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes on the stovetop in a steamer basket or for about ⏱️ 2 minutes in the microwave.
3
Set the steamed kale aside while you prepare the smoothie. You don’t have to steam the kale, but I find that it make the flavor milder and also makes the smoothie easier to digest. Feel free to leave the kale raw if you prefer.
4
In the pitcher of a high-speed blender like a Vitamix or a Blendtec, combine the hemp seeds, carrot juice, frozen banana, frozen berries, cocoa powder, and protein powder.
frozen berries (I used a mixture of strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries)2 cups
5
Then, use tongs to transfer the steamed kale to the top of the smoothie mixture inside the blender pitcher.
6
Lock on the lid and then blend the smoothie for about ⏱️ 60 seconds, or until it is smooth and creamy.
7
Serve immediately, or refrigerate any leftovers for up to ⏱️ 48 hours in a covered container.
Nutrition Facts
calories
304 calories
fat Content
7.8 g
serving Size
1/3 of recipe
fiber Content
6.8 g
sugar Content
21.4 g
sodium Content
162.6 mg
protein Content
22.9 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
0 mg
carbohydrate Content
42.5 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
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