Protein Blueberry Kale Smoothie
A protein-packed healthy yet equally tasty breakfast that can be made in just 5 min! And you won’t even taste the kale!
This is a great shake to make as a mid-morning snack, post-workout fuel or simply as a breakfast alternative. And you only need 5 minutes to whip this up and 7 ingredients which you probably already have on hand. So there’s no excuses here!
Here’s what you need:
- Blueberries. The fiber in the blueberries can help lower cholesterol in the blood and thus decrease heart disease.
- Kale. This can help prevent cancer as chlorphyll, found in kale and other green veggies, binds to carcinogens preventing your body to absorb them. Incorporating kale into a smoothie is also an easy way to get those kids (or even difficult adults) to get their greens in!
- Yogurt. This is an excellent source of probiotics which are essential for digestive tract health, not to mention a great source of protein, calcium, vitamin B2 and B12, potassium and magnesium.
- Banana. Say hello to potatssium-central, a mineral that is necessary for your heart and blood pressure control.
- Protein Powder. Protein is essential as a building block for the human body, and not just for muscles but also for tendons, organs, skins and hormones.
- Oats. This is another great source of fiber, which is great for helping you feel full and helps lower bad cholesterol.
- Chia. This is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. They contain fiber, protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and fatty acids are great helping with skin, depression, asthma, ADHD, and many more.
Protein Blueberry Kale Smoothie
A protein-packed healthy yet equally tasty breakfast that can be made in just 5 min! And you won't even taste the kale!
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup baby kale
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 banana
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 2 tablespoons old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine blueberries, kale, yogurt, banana, protein powder, oats, chia and 1/2 cup ice in blender until smooth.
- Serve immediately.
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wow. I tried this. as I am bodybuilder, its really awesome. good to get protein with taste. thanks for this gift.
Is there a protein powder you recommend?
I prefer to use whey protein but it’s really up to you.
I use a vegan protein powder … I had breast cancer a few years ago so I stay away from anything that could have estrogen or encourage estrogen.
Great recipe. Love kale smoothies. I’ve not made this type of with oats or chia but will definitely try it. One thing I found helpful was to get baby kale because I found they blended up easier than the big curly kale.
What kind of protein powder do you recommend?
I prefer to use whey protein but it’s really up to you.
Just a heads up that the 1/2 cup of water is not included in the written directions.
Thanks for a great protein drink!
I apolgize…I do see it says to add a 1/2 cup of ice . I missed that step …
Yes! This is super tasty but my blender did not appreciate the dryness. Also added a juiced Valencia orange for sweetness and liquid.
I made this tonight. I added almond milk unsweetened. I recommend to all the noobs get a Vitamix or ninja blender for Max performance. This is my first time trying with Kale. I want more smoothie recipes. Healthy ones!
What can I use in place of bananas ? I can’t eat bananas. 🙁
You can omit the banana.
Avocado
This smoothie sounds delicious. What brand of protein powder do you use? Thanks.
I prefer to use the whey protein from Whole Foods.
You’ve convinced me!… I have been adding spinach to smoothies for the past few weeks but this smoothie recipe looks like what I need to make the kale leap. Can’t wait to make it!