One of my favorite places to go when I'm in Southern California (besides my first love) is True Food Kitchen, the menu is incredibly fresh and tasty plus they have a fun cocktail list. Even if I don't have time for a full meal there, I love to stop in and grab their Kale Aid smoothie!
After returning home to a very rainy Chicago this week, I decided a Kale Aid smoothie would be a great reminder of warmer weather. A little googling and I was able to find the exact recipe and you can see my adapted version below which adds in almond milk instead of water and a splash of agave nectar for added sweetness! This smoothie is super refreshing as well as good for you- don't let the leafy ingredients and green color scare you away!
what you need:
- half cucumber, peeled & sliced
- juice of one lemon
- 1 cup kale, de-stemmed and chopped
- 1 stalk of celery
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1 chunk fresh ginger, peeled
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- Add all ingredients into blender or food processor until all leaves are fully incorporated.
- Enjoy!
This looks delicious!! I love kale and have been wanting to incorporate it into my diet more. What kind of blender did you use? I only have a food processor and have been wanting to get a blender that I can use for smoothies.
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This looks delicious!! I love kale and have been wanting to incorporate it into my diet more. What kind of blender did you use? I only have a food processor and have been wanting to get a blender that I can use for smoothies.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, I am never disappointed with your recipes! :)
I'm obsessed with green juices at the moment. They bring me so much more energy throughout the day! Just found your blog and am excited to search around your beautiful site.
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I've always loved kale & collard greens, ever since childhood, but have yet to try a smoothie! I'm certain that this is extremely healthy!
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ReplyDeleteAny idea about the nutrient value of this smoothie-i.e. calories, carbs, etc? Thx
ReplyDeleteI am forsure gonna try this need to feel better in mydelf ,need more enery and a good detox too
ReplyDeleteHey this recipe is really delicious. I own the NutriBullet extractor Machine and because it is designed
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Thanks for sharing the recipe!!!!
I have an Oster Blender which makes great smoothies, carrots are about the only thing that doesn't liquidfly so good. But I can live with that. I mix Kale up with just about any veggies on hand. Also goes good with V8 juice.
ReplyDeleteMy Vitamix blender makes really good smoothies. The price is worth it.
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