Berry Kale Smoothie: Drink To Your Health
Get your fruit and vegetable breakfast fix with this Berry Kale Smoothie! We all know that eating more fruits and vegetables is good for our health, but sometimes we find it difficult to get our adequate supply at each meal. Smoothies are such a popular way of easily getting an abundance of fruits and vegetables.
While it is better for you to actually chew your greens, most of us find it more attainable to blend them and drink them when in a rush. This is fine for a breakfast or lunch here and there, but remember, consuming and chewing fresh, whole fruits and vegetables is best for optimal health. Also, smoothies should not be your only daily supply of fruits and vegetables.
That being said, smoothies can be a delicious way of enjoying your nutrients and the varieties of ways you can make them are endless. This is one of my favorite indulgent smoothies. I use a little date paste to sweeten the deal. My recipe can be found here: Date Paste Recipe. You can easily leave this out to save on some calories, or sub with one Tbsp of maple syrup if desired.
What Are Some Smoothie Essentials?
As I stated above, making a variety of smoothies can be fun and filled with so many possibilities. Let your creativity run wild! If I may though, let me encourage you to stick with a base of essentials so you can ensure that you are getting the most out of your smoothie every time!
Each time I make a smoothie, I add three things that remain the same. They are:
- Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are packed with fiber, protein, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega 3s are essential for keeping inflammation in the body at bay. They can improve bone density, help prevent heart disease, and help with weight loss.
- Flax Seeds: Flax seeds have a mild, nutty flavor. Flaxseed contains nutrients called lignans that may help decrease cancer growth. Some studies link this food to a lower risk of several types of cancer, but more research is needed.
- Plant Milk: You can use any type of plant milk in your smoothie, but I like to keep this portion as limited as possible. Plant milk can add a delicious creaminess to your smoothie, but nut milks contain extra fat and calories that can slow your weightless goals. Often times, I just add water to my smoothie until I reach the right consistency.
Other than that the sky’s the limit! Enjoy adding any fruits and veggies. Mix up you favorites wether fresh or frozen. Some days use spinach, some days kale. Try frozen mangos, peaches, pineapples or melon. Freshen things up with celery, cucumber and apple. It’s so easy and delicious. What are your favorite ways to smoothie?
Berry Kale Smoothie
Equipment
- high speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh kale chopped
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- 1 medium banana
- ¾ cup frozen cherries
- 2 Tbsp date paste
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp flax seeds
- ⅓ cup plant milk
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth.
