Blackberries paint this smoothie almost black and cover the kale completely. What is left is a tart, juicy berry drink with a faintly earthy undertone.
1 leaves
kale large, stalk removed
80 g
blackberries
½
banana for extra sweetness (optional)
5 oz
coconut water
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Tart and juicy with deep berry flavour and a light, earthy green note.
Kale has a stronger, more cabbage-like taste than spinach, so it needs a bold partner. Blackberries do that job well: their deep colour hides the green, and their tartness balances the earthy leaf. Kale is a good source of vitamin K and vitamin C, blackberries bring fibre.
The original recipe used only berries, kale and coconut water, which makes a fairly tart drink. Half a banana is listed as optional for anyone who prefers it sweeter. Remove the tough central stalk of the kale, as it does not blend smoothly.
Only slightly; the blackberries dominate. Start with half a leaf if you are new to kale.
Both work; Tuscan (cavolo nero) is a little milder.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
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