Start your day with a refreshing Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Kale. This easy smoothie recipe is dairy-free, takes 5 minutes to make and it is loaded with fresh kale and the natural sweetness from the banana. Whether it’s a healthy breakfast or a pick me up to get through the rest of the day, this strawberry smoothie is delicious!

Why this recipe works

1. Strawberry banana anything is always a yes!
2. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. 
3. No added sugars. 
4. Easy to make. 
5. This is a perfect way to up your daily fruit intake.

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Ingredients

Frozen strawberries. If in season, you can use fresh strawberries but add in ice cubes for texture and temperature. 

Raw kale. It has a mild taste once it’s blended. Feel free to use more or less of it. I suggest bagged kale that is already chopped.

Banana. Overripe bananas are the best. This will work as a natural sweetener. 

Coconut water. Use one that doesn’t have sugar added. I really like Kirkland Brand as it’s high quality and a great price.

Vegan protein powder. I like to use a vanilla protein powder that is plant based from the brand Truvani. 

How to make this Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Kale

1. Using a nutri blender or a regular high powered blender, place in the frozen strawberries, kale and banana. Add the protein powder.

2. Pour in the coconut water and blend for about 30-45 seconds until well combined. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy immediately.

Helpful tips 

You can make a smoothie pack ahead of time and have it ready to go . All you need to do is place a banana, kale and sweet strawberries (or any fresh fruit) into a freezer safe ziplock bag and freeze it. When you are ready to make it, just pull it out the freezer and add in the coconut water and protein powder to the blender. This is a great way to have a healthy smoothie in no time!

From recipe testing this and some of my other smoothie recipes, I noticed that if I add a whole scoop of protein, even if it is a high quality brand, I still notice a bit of grittiness. Adding a whole scoop of protein is optional but I find a hefty tablespoon of it to be the sweet spot. 

Serving suggestions and substitutions for this Banana Strawberry Kale Smoothie

There are so many other options that can be used in this strawberry banana kale smoothie. Here are some good substitutes:

If you’re not. fan of kale, any leafy greens are delicious such as baby spinach. 

You can try it with non-dairy milk such as oat milk, coconut milk, or almond milk or use orange juice. 

Switch out the berries or use fresh berries if they are in season.

Add some extra nutrition such a sprinkle of chia seeds or flax seeds. 

If dairy isn’t an issue, greek yogurt is amazing with this combo.

Peanut butter or almond butter can be added. 

Check out other easy and yummy breakfast ideas like my Refreshing Broccoli Smoothie with Mango, Crustless Zucchini Quiche with Goat Cheese and my Kale Berry Smoothie with Peanut Butter.

​Recipe inspiration

Smoothies are one of the ways I get my husband and children to eat kale! Green smoothie recipes are always tasty and nutritious. Plus it’s the easiest way to my greens in on some days. I hope you enjoy this smoothie recipe!

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