As the weather heats up, cool off with this refreshing, tropical fruit and kale smoothie!
Strawberry, pineapple, mango, and banana mixed with kale provide a power house of vitamins and anti-oxidants lowering cancer risk, improving immunity, clarifying skin and relieving inflammation.
Strawberry, pineapple, orange, coconut and mango are an excellent source of vitamin C.
While, kale, mango, and pineapple are high in vitamin A and manganese for radiant skin, heart health, vision strength and immune function.
With the added coconut water, banana and orange juice, this makes a perfect post work-out drink for restoring hydration and replenishing electrolytes lost during exercise.
In addition, we like to combine greens with our fruit smoothies for the added nutrient benefits. Kale is a mild tasting, leafy green that is barely noticeable when mixed with sweet fruits.
It is one of the most nutrient dense foods in the world! One cup of kale contains:
- Vitamin A: 206% of the DV
- B6: 9% of the DV
- C: 134% of the DV
- Calcium: 9% of the DV
- Copper: 10% of the DV
- Vitamin K: 684% of the DV
- Magnesium: 6% of the DV
- Manganese: 26% of the DV
- Potassium: 9% of the DV
- 3% or more of the DV for vitamin B1 (thiamin), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), iron and phosphorus
RECIPE (serves two)
INGREDIENTS
1 cup kale
½ cup pineapple (fresh or frozen)
½ cup frozen mango
1 frozen banana
½ cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
½ cup coconut water
1 cup orange juice
DIRECTIONS
Combine kale with coconut water in blender on pulse until nearly liquid. Add all other ingredients and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
For an added eco benefit, repurpose your jars as informal glassware. In a hurry? This tropical fruit & kale smoothie makes a perfect on-the-go breakfast. Make in advance and freeze in THE POWCH!TM for an easy grab and go meal.
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