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Green smoothie in a tall glass, garnished with fresh vegetables and fruits
A powerhouse of vitamins: delicious kale and spinach green smoothie.

Ultimate green smoothie (Kale & spinach)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
The essence of green smoothies is the mechanical breaking of plant cell walls. The blender's high-speed blades destroy cellulose (which human digestion struggles to break down), making the micronutrients, chlorophyll and vitamins in green leaves biologically available. The role of fruits and acid (lemon) here is flavour masking: they cover the raw green taste so we can enjoy large amounts of leafy greens.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 1 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • High-performance blender
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Tall glass

Allergen Information

⚠️ Nuts (Almond)

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash the spinach and kale thoroughly. Cut out the thick, woody central stem of the kale.

Tip: The fibres of woody parts can remain unpleasant even after blending and taste bitter.
2 ✓

Peel the apple, core it and dice it. Break the banana into pieces.

Tip: Although apple skin is vitamin-rich, it can make the texture gritty if you aren't using an industrial blender.
3 ✓

Place the liquid (almond milk/water) and green leaves in the bottom of the blender.

Tip: Always start with the liquid! This creates a vortex which pulls solid pieces into the blades.
4 ✓

Start the machine and blend the greens with the liquid until completely smooth, a 'green juice'.

Tip: Two-stage blending: this ensures no leaf fragments remain in the drink.
5 ✓

Add the apple, banana, lemon juice and ice, then blend on highest speed until creamy.

Tip: The banana's pectin content gives a creamy, emulsion-like texture. The ice cools the blades, protecting vitamins from heat.
6 ✓

Taste and pour into a glass. Consume immediately.

Tip: Oxidation starts immediately (browning); the ascorbic acid content of the lemon juice slows this down but doesn't stop it.

Recipe FAQ

Why isn't my smoothie smooth enough?
If your machine is weaker, blend in two stages: first just the greens and liquid until creamy, and only then add the fruit.
Can I keep it in the fridge?
Maximum 24 hours, but due to oxidation, vitamins (especially Vitamin C) degrade quickly and the taste changes. Best fresh.

Ingredients

  • 100 g Fresh baby spinach
  • 50 g Kale leaves (woody stems removed)
  • 1 pc Green apple
  • 1 pc Ripe banana
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 200 ml Cold almond milk (or water)
  • 4 pcs Ice cubes