Berry Smoothie with Kale (With Banana and Peanut Butter)
My Berry Smoothie with Kale is perfect for busy mornings and takes only 5 minutes to make. This version has banana and peanut butter added for more creaminess and flavor. With 9 grams of protein and 13 grams of fiber, this Kale Berry Smoothie makes for an easy breakfast or quick afternoon pick me up.
Original Post: March 2024 | Post Updated: April 2026
Fun fact: I used to work at Orange Julius way back when and have been making smoothie recipes for years. But instead of concentrates and milk powders, I now focus on whole ingredients that still give you that thicker consistency.
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Why this Kale Berry Smoothie recipe works
- Made with real simple ingredients. Just like my Kale Strawberry Banana Smoothie and Strawberry Banana Smoothie Without Yogurt, this berry kale smoothie is completely dairy free and uses unsweetened coconut water, fruit, leafy greens and healthy fats.
- Creamy without dairy. This kale fruit smoothie recipe uses banana and peanut butter to give it a thick texture and mask the flavor of the kale.
- Balanced and nourishing. Similar to my Mango Avocado Smoothie, Broccoli Smoothie, Blueberry Greek Yogurt Smoothie, and my Raspberry Greek Yogurt Smoothie, you get fiber from the berries and kale and the fats from the peanut butter help keep you full longer.
- Easy to customize. Making smoothies at home means you can control the ingredients- adjust the fruit, leave out added sugars and add more protein if you need it.
Ingredients you’ll need
- Shredded raw kale. Loaded with antioxidants, vitamin c and vitamin k, adding kale to your smoothie is an easy way to boost your nutrition.
- Ripe banana . Banana gives this kale and berry smoothie a nice thickness and natural sweetness.
- Frozen berry medley. You can use fresh berries but frozen berries are best.
- All natural peanut butter. Any peanut butter with just peanuts and salt will work. Peanut butter adds some protein to this smoothie.
- Coconut water. I recommend organic coconut water with no sugar added. Kirkland brand from Costco has quality and great tasting coconut water at a good price.
- 4 ice cubes.
How to make a Berry Smoothie with Kale
Step One: Using a Nutri bullet or blender, place all ingredients in the blender.
Step Two: Secure the lid and blend until well combined, about 30-45 seconds.
Step Three: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Helpful tips for this berry kale smoothie
- Smoothies are best very cold so adding the extra ice cubes or using frozen banana helps especially if you coconut water is at room temp.
- A scoop of protein powder can be added but will change the taste a bit.
- This smoothie recipe makes 1 single serving in a tall glass or 2 servings in a shorter glass.
- Pre-make your smoothie packets. Using an individual size freezer safe ziplock bag, add fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries along with banana (half or whole) and add in a big handful of spinach or baby kale. Seal the bag and place in the freezer for up to one month. This is the perfect way to have your smoothie base ingredients prepped and ready to go.
Serving suggestions or alternatives
- Boost the nutrition with chia seeds, hemp seeds or flax seed for extra fiber and protein.
- Serve as a light breakfast or pair it with a slice Zucchini Crustless Quiche, Peanut Butter and Date Protein Balls, or with a delicious muffin.
- Switch up the liquids. Plant based milk like oat milk or almond milk or regular dairy milk can be used in place of coconut water. Or just use filtered water.
- Add more veggies. Throw in frozen riced cauliflower or fresh baby spinach. Or swap kale for spinach for a milder flavor.
- Increase the protein. Try plain or vanilla greek yogurt to give a boost and more creaminess.
- Adjust the sweetness with maple syrup, agave or date syrup.
- If you’re looking for something a little more filling, try this High Protein Acai Bowl, with over 30 grams of protein!
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Berry Smoothie with Kale ( With Banana and Peanut Butter)
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Equipment
- nutribullet or blender
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup kale chopped
- 1 medium banana ripe
- 1 cup frozen berries mixed berry medley
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter all natural
- 1 1/2 cups organic coconut water no sugar added
- 4 ice cubes
Instructions
- Using a Nutri bullet or blender, place all ingredients in the blender.
- Secure lid and blend until well combined, about 30-45 seconds.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immmediately.
Notes
- Adding the extra ice cubes or using frozen banana helps especially if you coconut water is at room temp.
- A scoop of protein powder can be added but will change the taste a bit.
- This smoothie recipe makes 1 single serving in a tall glass or 2 servings in a shorter glass.
- You can pre-make smoothie packets. Using an individual size freezer safe ziplock bag, add fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries along with banana (half or whole) and add in a big handful of spinach or baby kale. Seal the bag and place in the freezer for up to one month. This is the perfect way to have your smoothie base ingredients prepped and ready to go.
- Adding plain greek yogurt or vanilla greek yogurt are great options for extra protein.
- For extra sweetness, add a tablespoon of maple syrup, agave or date syrup.
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