Drinks· American

Kale-Apple-Ginger Smoothie

Name: Kale-Apple-Ginger Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup kale, stems removed; 1 apple, cored; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp fresh ginger; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup ice

Kale brightened with apple, lemon and a kick of fresh ginger.

PaleoWhole30Anti-InflammatoryVeganGluten-Free

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2Serves

5mPrep

0mCook

5mTotal

EasyLevel

Ingredients

Make

servings

·1 cup kale, stems removed~67 g↗ Kale
·1 apple, cored~182 g↗ Apples
·1 tbsp lemon juice~15 g↗ Lemon
·1 tsp fresh ginger~2 g↗ Ginger Root
·1 cup water~237 g
·1/2 cup ice~60 g

Steps

1Add the liquid to the Vitamix container first, then any soft fruit, yogurt or greens.
2Add the frozen fruit and ice last so they sit on top of the blade.
3Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth, using the tamper to push ingredients down.

Tips

💡Use frozen fruit instead of ice to keep it cold without watering it down.

Nutrition · 1 serving (~282 g)

🔥 Calories67

🥩 Protein1.8g4% DV

🍞 Carbs16g6% DV

🥑 Fat0.43g1% DV

🌿 Fiber3.3g12% DV

Sugar 10 gSodium 16 mg

Vitamins

Vitamin K197mcg164%

Vitamin C35mg39%

Vitamin A123mcg14%

Vitamin B60.13mg8%

Riboflavin0.08mg6%

Thiamin0.06mg5%

Vitamin E0.74mg5%

Folate13mcg3%

Niacin0.44mg3%

Minerals

Manganese0.31mg13%

Copper0.11mg12%

Calcium75mg6%

Potassium263mg6%

Magnesium17mg4%

Iron0.72mg4%

Phosphorus39mg3%

Zinc0.20mg2%

Selenium0.35mcg1%

Estimated per serving — for guidance, not a measured label.

What drives the score

81/100

Grade A

Nutrient density31/35

Protein quality7/15

Fiber10/10

Healthy fats5/10

Bioactives14/15

Glycemic impact7/10

Bioactives

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What's in it — ingredient scores

This recipe scores 81 / A — the blend of the ingredients below. Whole-food ingredients carry their own health score (tap one to explore it); pantry staples and seasonings don't.