Wash the kale, strip the leaves from the tough stalk and tear them up.
Sort and rinse the blackberries.
Peel the banana and halve it.
Blend everything with the water for about 60 seconds until smooth.
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Taste
Fruity and tart with dark berry flavour, sweet banana and a mild, green cabbage note.
About this smoothie
Kale has a firm texture and a slightly bitter, cabbage-like flavour, so it needs strong fruit partners. Blackberries bring deep colour and a tart, wine-like taste, the banana adds sweetness and creaminess. Kale is known to contain vitamin K and vitamin C, and blackberries provide fibre.
Remove the tough central stalk before blending so the texture stays smooth. The smoothie makes a hearty breakfast and works well after a workout.
Bartender tips
Young kale or baby kale is milder and blends more easily.
Frozen blackberries work just as well and make the drink colder.
Variations
Spinach instead of kale
Use 30 g baby spinach for a milder taste.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use frozen kale?
Yes, frozen chopped kale works; use about 30 g.
Why remove the kale stalks?
They are tough and fibrous and can leave threads in the smoothie.