Simple Green Smoothie

Name: Simple Green Smoothie
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup kale or spinach; 1 medium banana; 1 cup low-fat milk (or fortified soy, coconut, or almond milk); 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1 medium apple (cored and sliced); 1 cup frozen fruit (all one fruit or a combination of mixed frozen fruit); flax seeds, 1 tablespoon (optional); chia seeds, 1 tablespoon (optional)

Source: Northern Valley Catholic Social Service

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Add kale or spinach to this fruit smoothie for a quick and delicious breakfast or snack.

Makes

2 Servings

Ingredients

1 cup kale or spinach
1 medium banana
1 cup low-fat milk (or fortified soy, coconut, or almond milk)
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 medium apple (cored and sliced)
1 cup frozen fruit (all one fruit or a combination of mixed frozen fruit)
flax seeds, 1 tablespoon (optional)
chia seeds, 1 tablespoon (optional)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Add the kale or spinach and the liquid of your choice to a blender. Blend.
Add in the rest of the ingredients, blending after each item.
Serve and enjoy, cold.
Reserve the leftover smoothie in the refrigerator for later in the day or the next day.

Notes

Consume within 24 hours. Learn more about: Kale Spinach Bananas Apples

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