This Strawberry Kale Smoothie Recipe is a metabolism-boosting breakfast packed with vitamins and nutrients and made with almond milk. A perfect 5-minute healthy smoothie recipe for kids, too!

Strawberry Kale Smoothie in a mason jar with straw and strawberry garnish

This Strawberry Kale Smoothie is the perfect breakfast to rev your metabolism and get your day started off right. Or, in the case of my kids, a clever way to get them to eat their veggies without complaint 🙂

We totally try to get as many Real Food Recipes in our kids as possible, and this one does the trick nicely!

Here are other smoothie recipes that supercharge your morning that you might like to try:

Breakfast smoothies are so satisfying and filling, plus you can take them on the go! I consider a smoothie an essential part of my morning because:

  1. It’s easy to make.
  2. It primes your metabolism.
  3. It sets you up for a clear, clean pattern of eating for the day.
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How to Make a Healthy Smoothie – Step By Step

Use this simple three-step process to ensure you blend a metabolism-boosting breakfast every time – no matter what flavor of Healthy Smoothie you make!

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Step 1: Begin with Core Smoothie Ingredients

  • 1 – 2 Scoops High-Quality Protein Powder. Your powder should be between 15-25g of protein, less than 6g of carbohydrate, less than 2 grams of sugar, and preferably at least 2 grams of dietary fiber.
    I like whey or pea protein the best. Here are my two favorites: Whey Protein and Vega Protein & Greens
  • 1 Tablespoon Chia and/or Flax Seed. This adds some healthy omega-3s and fiber to your smoothie. {optional}
  • 4–8+ Ounces Dairy-Free Liquid. You may use one liquid alone or a combination of two different liquids (i.e., half water and half unsweetened almond milk). You may use less liquid if you prefer a thicker consistency to your shake. Add more liquid if you prefer a thinner consistency shake. Dairy-free liquid choices include Water, coconut milk, or unsweetened plain or vanilla almond milk.

Step 2: Choose Some Add-Ins

While these are optional, add-ins will provide you with some awesome nourishment for your day. Adding powerful nutrients in the form of fiber and/or fat will help keep you satiated and satisfied for several hours! Perfect! No snacking on empty calories! I recommend you choose 1-2 items from the list below:

Step 3:  Blend and Enjoy!

Fresh ripe strawberries

Tips & Tricks

  • You may prefer a sweeter smoothie; in that case, add up to a half cup of apple juice.
  • By using almond milk or coconut milk, this smoothie is a vegan option.
  • Admittedly, this smoothie isn’t the prettiest when green kale is blended with pink strawberries, but I’ve seen other recipes where you can blend them separately and layer them together in your cup. The color doesn’t bother me, so it’s totally up to you! Either way, this is a wonderful green smoothie!!

How to Meal Prep Ingredients

Place cut fruit and kale in individual-serving bags and freeze. (Remember to label!) When you want to make your smoothie, empty the bag into the blender, add additional ingredients like almond milk, and blend until smooth.

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Strawberry Kale Smoothie in a mason jar with straw and strawberry garnish
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Strawberry Kale Smoothie Recipe

Servings: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
This Strawberry Kale Smoothie Recipe is a metabolism-boosting breakfast packed with vitamins and nutrients and made with almond milk.
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 scoops protein powder
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, plain or vanilla or 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey, optional
  • 1 cup kale, ribs and thick stems removed
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1 banana
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, or chia seeds

Equipment

  • Blender

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in the blender.
  • Process until smooth. Add a tiny bit of water if needed to create desired consistency. Serve immediately.

Notes

I find this recipe sweet enough with the pineapple and banana, but add the honey if you prefer your smoothie a little sweeter. 
If you want to use fresh strawberries and pineapple, add some ice for desired consistency.  
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator. I find my protein powder provides more protein than this calculator indicates. 
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Calories: 375kcal, Carbohydrates: 80g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 6g, Sodium: 201mg, Potassium: 1228mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 50g, Vitamin A: 6770IU, Vitamin C: 257.1mg, Calcium: 314mg, Iron: 2.8mg
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