The Kale Smoothie So Good It Tastes Like Ice Cream

When you’re a busy person on the go, it can be hard to find the time to fit all the proper nutrients into your diet. Some days we just don’t have the time to sit down to a big, well-balanced meal! Enter the smoothie.

The smoothie is one of the greatest drink creations known to humankind, and the blender might just be one of the best things ever invented. This could be a slight exaggeration, but in terms of a good way to make a fast nutritious meal on the go, there really is no better way to go.

Smoothies are fantastic because you can sneak all kinds of nutrition-packed superfoods into a mixture, and still make it taste great. This smoothie recipe is especially good at that. It has a whole cup of kale in it, but you’ll swear this smoothie was made with the richest of ice creams. Luckily, this smoothie is as good for you as it tastes, and you won’t regret trying this out. Whether you need a snack to cool down on a hot summer day, or a healthy breakfast before work, this incredible smoothie will get the job done.

‘Tastes Like Ice Cream’ Kale Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup (120ml) water
1/2 teaspoon probiotic powder (optional)

1/2 cup (70g) raw unsalted cashews, soaked (see note)
1 cup (25g) torn-up curly green kale leaves (1 or 2 large leaves with stalk removed, ripped into small pieces), plus more to taste
2 ripe bananas, fresh or frozen

1/4 cup (43g) chopped pitted dates, soaked (see note), or 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
2 cups (250g) ice cubes (a little less if using frozen bananas)

1/2 teaspoon minced ginger, plus more to taste (optional)

Directions

Put all ingredients in the blender and puree for about a minute. You can adjust the ingredients to your taste, and add different amounts of your favorite things. Be creative!

Top Tips For Blending

Nuts, Seeds, Grains

Nuts, seeds and grains blend the best when they have been soaked for a while, so they can be chopped up into smaller pieces and incorporated better into the drink. However, it isn’t always possible to take the time to soak them. The fastest way to soak nuts is to place them in a glass container and submerge them in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain the liquid, rinse the nuts and add to smoothie.

Dates

Pit and chop the dates, then cover them with water. Soak for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours. When they’ve soaked enough to suit you liking, add both the dates and the water they sit in and add to the smoothie.

Dried Fruits and Vegetables

When adding small fruits and vegetables to your smoothie, place the food in a glass and fill with water. After 15 minutes or 1 hour, drain the liquid and add to smoothie. This method works for fruits and veggies like raisins, apricots, prunes, cherries, blueberries, goji berries, camu berries, mulberries, and sun dried tomatoes.