For a quick fiber and energy boost, make this spinach and kale smoothie, and you'll have a simple healthy breakfast on the go!
Sometimes improvising can also create great results! I hadn't thought of making a smoothie when I came up with this spinach kale smoothie. I took what was available in my kitchen, and this smoothie turned out nutritious!
Purple kale is hard to use in the recipes, unlike regular kale, because the leaves are rough and rugged. Pairing it with soft spinach and bananas creates a smooth smoothie recipe.
In this kale smoothie, I targeted healthy fats, fiber, and a good amount of proteins. And while kale and spinach are excellent sources of fiber, flaxseeds are high in lignan fiber.
Lignans fiber are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer.
By blending both kale and spinach, you double the amount of iron, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and K.
Purple vs. green kale
While both kales are sources of dietary fiber and healthy nutrients like vitamins A, Bs, C, and K. You'll also get a good amount of calcium, iron, and manganese.
However, due to its color, purple kale is high in anthocyanin. These are flavonoids and have been studied for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, estrogenic activity (preventing hormone-related diseases) and for regulating the immune system.
After having been in the smoothie wagon for a while now, I appreciate low-sugared smoothies. This spinach kale smoothie isn't quite sugared, be free to add an extra banana or half a mango.
I hope you'll like this smoothie. Customize it to your liking.
Remember, you've got the power to heal yourself, Githu.
Here are more spinach and kale smoothies
- Carrot spinach smoothie
- Amazing weight loss smoothie with spinach
- Mixed berry smoothie with tea
- Weight loss kale smoothie
📖 Recipe
Simple spinach and kale smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
- 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
- 3 purple kale or green kale leaves (stem removed)
- a handful of fresh spinach (cleaned)
- 100 gm yogurt
- a small piece of ginger (cleaned and sliced)
- 1-2 banana (peeled and cut into pieces)
- 2 cups cold water
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend
- You may need extra water if you want a thin smoothie
- Serve immediately and enjoy
Elizabeth Anyango Juma
Hi Githu and team. It's healthy to read about the power given to us in the nature. This is a simple and easy to make smoothie that l have to make. My question is about the yogurt used which I thought would sweeten it. You suggested that a banana or half a mango could be used. Can you please clarify? Other wise thanks for being creative and considerate. Blessed moments in and with the project. With love to all.
Githu
Hi Elizabeth, first, thank you for being here, I'm honored. For the yogurt; I use plain with no sugar, which typically isn't sweet. I normally use soy yogurts, but you can go for any yogurt of your choice as long as is plain. As for the fruits, I actually drink less sugary smoothies because I use more veggies to fruits ratio, but for someone who isn't fan of smoothies or someone who's just starting out, my smoothies can taste less sugary! That's why I suggest to add a sweeter fruit to enhance the taste. I hope this helps in helping you enjoy your smoothie. Sending you salamu and many blessings to you.
Nora
I made this and it is tasty, yes. I also enjoyed your recipe for fried new potatoes. Thank you very very much for sharing your healthful recipes.
Githu
Thank you so much, Nora for your returns. You encourage me to keep on creating new recipes. Many blessings to you and yours.