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Almond, Kale, and Banana Smoothie

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Photo of two glasses of almond kale and banana smoothies one of our best smoothie recipes for easy breakfasts. Shown...
Photo by Eva Kolenko

"This breakfast is my Hail Mary: No matter what kind of madness is waiting for me at work, at least I started the day right. The sweetness of the bananas and dates balances out a big handful of virtuous kale." —Carla Lalli Music, food director

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2 servings

Ingredients

½ orange, peeled
2 Medjool dates, pitted
¼ cup almonds
1 banana, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups torn kale leaves
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut water

Preparation

  1. Blend orange, dates, almonds, and 3 Tbsp. water in a blender on low speed until almonds are finely ground. Increase to speed high and blend until mixture is no longer grainy, about 1 minute. Add banana, kale, almond milk, and ½ cup ice; blend until drink is smooth and thick.

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