Kale Mango Banana Smoothie

A morning or mid-afternoon smoothie is one of my go-to healthy treats. It is pretty easy to dump a bunch of fruit in the blender with a splash of juice or soy milk and give it a whirl.

Banana is my favorite smoothie base because it gives the smoothie a creamy and luscious texture so you can almost fool yourself into thinking that it is in fact ice cream-based. Frozen fruits are also great since you do not have to cool your smoothie with ice, which also waters it down. It is also cheaper to buy than fresh fruits and is of high quality since the fruit is frozen at its peak.

I wanted to switch up my traditional smoothie combinations for further healthy goodness. Removing milk and sugar upped the good-for-you factors. Starting with one ripe banana and unsweetened soy milk (to aid with the blending), I added the equivalent of one large mango cheek and a big handful of kale. Why not? You can ingest raw greens without having to eat it in a salad. By relying on the natural sweetness of the ripe banana and mango, no additional sugar is necessary. However, make yours to taste and feel free to add a squeeze of honey or your favorite natural sweetener.

After a good whirl, the smoothie turns a vibrant green color with a nice and thick texture. You can taste the slight tartness of the mango, sweetness from the banana, and a hint of bitterness from the kale. It was pleasingly very yummy.


Kale Mango Banana Smoothie
1 ripe banana
1 large mango cheek or about 1/3 cup frozen chunks*
1 big handful of washed kale or about a cup and a half
Cold unsweetened soy milk

Put ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into big glass and enjoy.

*To be honest, I do not really take exact measurements and usually eyeball it