This one is properly green, with no fruit to hide behind. Avocado makes it creamy, cucumber and lemon keep it fresh and clean.
30 g
kale about 2 leaves, stems removed
20 g
baby spinach
80 g
cucumber
½
avocado ripe
¾ oz
lemon juice about half a lemon
5 oz
water
1 tsp
honey or agave syrup (optional)
Garnish: Lemon wheel · Ice: Served up, no ice
Green, fresh and slightly bitter, with lemony acidity and a creamy, full texture.
Kale is the most robust leafy green in this smoothie: slightly bitter, with firm leaves that need a good blender. It is known as a source of vitamin C and vitamin K. Baby spinach is much milder and softens the taste.
Cucumber adds freshness and volume, avocado a creamy body, and lemon juice balances the green bitterness. Because there is no sweet fruit, it is one of the least sweet smoothies on the site. A little honey helps if you are new to green drinks. It suits people who prefer savoury flavours in the morning.
Yes, if you use agave syrup or skip the sweetener.
Yes, frozen kale works and chills the smoothie at the same time.
Kale is naturally a little bitter; more lemon, a sweet fruit or a little honey balances it.
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