This Avocado Kale Protein Smoothie recipe is packed with vitamin C and healthy fats that will fill you up and boost your energy levels!
This is one of my go-to kale protein shakes. Dustin's favorite is probably the kiwi kale shake, but I think I like this one more. I love how the avocado adds a cool creaminess to the texture and flavor. Definitely a must-have in this house.
There's just something about enjoying a green smoothie, you know? It's hard not to feel healthy. Fortunately, this green protein smoothie recipe isn't filled with tons of added sugars and unnecessary ingredients like so many green protein smoothies out there. Even using a green apple in my Caramel Apple Protein Smoothie does the trick! Or using strawberries, like my Strawberry Protein Shake and my Pink Power Protein Smoothie.
In This Post You'll Find:
Reasons You'll Love It
- Super quick to prepare - just takes 5 minutes
- Creamy and delicious
- Tons of healthy, clean ingredients.
- It's healthy, high-protein, and Gluten-Free
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Ingredient Notes
Protein: From a flavor perspective, any vanilla protein can be swapped, but I recommend using one with as few ingredients as possible. (For help on protein powder, check out my post Protein Powder | The Ultimate Guide For Beginners)
Almond Milk: I like to use unsweetened almond milk, but you can really swap it with any preferred milk option. Look for unsweetened options for no added sugars.
Kale: Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you’ll find on supermarket shelves. It contains not only tons of vitamins and minerals but also less than 7 grams of carbohydrates and only 42 calories per serving. You could also use baby spinach, like I do in my Mango Green Fruit Smoothie.
Avocado: Avocado is probably the food item most commonly associated with healthy fats. Plus, it is also full of fiber which is great for gut health.
Lemon: Believe it or not, lemons are actually a mini-powerhouse. Let’s look at some of the good stuff packed into a tiny lemon: natural sugars, soluble fiber, Vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants. I add the lemon to keep the avocado from turning brown and for a hint of citrus in the smoothie.
How To Make Avocado Kale Protein Smoothie
- In a blender, add the unsweetened almond milk.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
- Blend until smooth.
- If too thin, add ice, ¼ cup at a time, to thicken. If too thick, add additional almond milk, 2 tablespoon at a time, to loosen.
FAQs
Yes, it is fine to put raw kale in a smoothie. In fact this is what I do for this recipe.
Yes, it is fine to drink kale smoothies every day. While it shouldn't be the only thing you eat or drink in a day, having any smoothie daily isn't a huge deal and canbe a great way to add more protein and nutrients into your diet. Whether it's PB&J smoothie, a high-protein smoothie is a great way to add extra protein.
If you have this avocado smoothie, it contains 23g of protein. However other avocado smoothies may not contain protein powder and thus would have different amounts.
More Protein Smoothies
- Banana Protein Shake
- Blueberry Protein Shake | Thick & Refreshing
- Green Protein Smoothie (AKA: My "Sneaky Greens" Smoothie)
- Healthy Coffee Smoothie (Only 7 Ingredients)
- Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Protein Shake
- 5 High Protein Fruit Smoothie Recipes
Avocado Kale Protein Smoothie
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh kale, packed
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 banana, frozen
- ¼ avocado
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ tablespoon raw honey, as needed, for sweetness
- 1 scoop vanilla protein-powder
- ice, as needed
Instructions
- In a kitchen blender, start by adding the unsweetened almond milk, followed by the remaining ingredients.
- Now, blend everything until it’s very smooth.
- If too thin, add ice, ¼ cup at a time, to thicken. If too thick, add additional almond milk, 2 tablespoon at a time, to loosen.
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