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Kale Berry Mango Green Smoothie

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kale raspberry mango smoothie

I whip up this smoothie very, very often in my trusty Nutribullet, so I thought I’d share the recipe with you this morning. It’s a great, anytime smoothie with lots of nutrients, vitamins, fiber and protein. Balanced, Creamy and Sweet with just 232 calories.

I used SunWarrior’s Warrior Blend Vanilla Protein Powder. I love it because it’s vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and soy-free. With no added sugar, artificial flavors or artificial sweeteners, it’s a great choice for those who want a more natural protein powder.

Prep time:  7 mins

Cook time:  3 mins

Total time:  10 mins

Serves: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mango, frozen
  • ½ cup mango, frozen
  • 1 cup raspberry, frozen
  • 1 cup raspberry, frozen
  • 1 cup kale, chopped
  • 1 cup kale, chopped
  • 1 scoop Warrior Blend Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 scoop Warrior Blend Vanilla Protein Powder
  • ¾ cup of water

Instructions

  1. Load all of the ingredients into your blender. Add the fruit and water first, then the other ingredients.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 232 Fat: 2.65 Carbohydrates: 38.7 Sugar: 18.3 Fiber: 12.4 Protein: 20.5

 

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Day 21 – September Smoothie Challenge – More Recipes

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Today’s Recipes

Lemon Lime Berry Smoothie

  • 1⁄2 cup frozen lime juice concentrate
  • 1 cup vanilla greek yogurt
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1/2 cup blackberries
  • 3 ice cubes
Pineapple Berry Green Smoothie
  • 1 can crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1 cup of kale, cut into strips
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries

Chocolate Banana Smoothie

  • 1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
  • 2 frozen ripe banana, peeled and cut up
  • 3 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate drink mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp honey

Day 8 – September Smoothie Challenge – Traveling with Smoothies

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Saturday was a very busy day so I had to take my smoothie with me.  We went to ComicCon in Baltimore.  Maybe, when I reach my weight loss goals, I can go in costume next year.  I could be Storm!  LOL.  If you want to travel with your smoothies, here are some tips:

  • A glass bottle or container is the best way to store your smoothie.  A mason jar will do.  Don’t use stainless steel.
  • Smoothies can leave a good deal of gunk that you’ll have to clean out when the leftover smoothie dries on the inside of the container.  Pick a container that is simple and will be easy to clean.
  • Keep the oxygen out.  Pick a container with a tight seal and fill it as close to the top as you can.
  • Keep it cool.  Use an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack.  You can also substitute ice in your recipe for water you would normally use and use frozen fruit to keep the drink cool longer.

Today’s Recipes:

Mango Strawberry Orange Smoothie – 2 servings

  • 1 orange (peeled)
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup frozen mango
  • 1 cup ice or 1 cup of water

Cucumber Berry Smoothie

  • Juice from one whole cucumber (med to large)
  • Juice from 3 pieces of celery
  • 1 cup of frozen blueberries
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 1/2 cup water

Pineapple Berry Smoothie

  • 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries
  • 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup of frozen pineapple
  • 1 cup soy milk or 1% milk ( you can also substitute plain greek yogurt and 1/2 cup of water)