This smoothie recipe is packed with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory ingredients and other nutrients. If you have heard about the health benefits of dark chocolate, you may want to start consuming the cacao nibs which I sprinkled on top of this smoothie. Cacao nibs are cacao beans that have been roasted, separated from their husks, and broken into smaller pieces. When you snack on Cacao nibs, you will consume about nine grams of fiber per ounce, and they contain no sugar when eaten raw.
As always, I can't start my day without the other super foods : Hemp seeds (Nutiva), Flax seeds, Chia seeds (Nutiva) and Goji Berries. I am currently out of Flax seeds and Goji Berries, but I usually purchase them online from Amazon.com. These seeds deliver as much protein as some nuts, and also deliver heart-healthy alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and the plant-based omega-3 fat.
Hope you enjoy this recipe and please add / remove fruit according to your taste.
📖 Recipe
Superfood Protein Kale Smoothie
Ingredients
- 3 Cups of Fresh Curly Kale
- 1 Whole Fresh Banana
- 1 ½ cup of Pineapple
- 1 Cup of Almond Milk
- 1 Cup of Greek Yogurt
- Organic Hemp Seeds
- Organic Chia Seeds
- Organic Cacao Nibs
- Coconut Flakes, unsweetened
- Organic Cocoa Powder, unsweetened
- Cinnamon Stick
Instructions
- Blend Kale, Banana, Pineapple, Almond Milk, Greek Yogurt until smooth and creamy
- Pour into bowl and top with super foods : Hemp Seeds, Chia Seeds, Cacao Nibs, Cocoa Powder, Coconut Flakes and stir with Cinnamon Sticks.
Bonnie @ wemake7 says
This smoothie sounds very healthy and great for you. I will have to try this and see how I like it.
Dina says
This smoothie sounds very healthy. I know some can be full of sugar but this one is all natural. Love!!
Michelle Varga (@dustbunniesblog) says
This sounds like such a delicious smoothie and I’d love to try it out point I’ve never tried kale before so this would be neat to try.
Rebecca Swenor says
This sounds like an awesome smoothie for sure. I don't like yogurt but this is one smoothie I might have to try. Thanks for sharing.
Wendy says
I've been trying to get more kale in my diet and have been wanting to try hemp seeds. This looks like the perfect way to accomplish both!
Sicorra says
Your smoothie looks great. I know all these ingredients are suppose to be good for us, but I just can't find a way to work with Kale, and make the smoothie or juice or turn out nicely.
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
I should try this. I make smoothies everyday.
Debbie Denny says
I like smoothies. Don't think I have had kale.
shelahmoss says
That looks delicious! We love smoothies and I can't wait to try this one out.
Wynn chow says
Yummy, I want to eat 😛