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    Creamy Kale Coconut Smoothie

    Mar 21, 2016 • Follicular Phase, Menstrual Phase, Smoothies and Juices

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    Creamy Kale Coconut Smoothie. VEGAN. Balancing, nutrient-dense, packed with beauty minerals and super creamy from avocado, this is a brain-boosting green monster smoothie with tropical vibes that you will LOVE. From The Glowing Fridge.

    FINALLY. It’s here.

    Happy spring! Yessssss.

    Doesn’t quite feel like spring yet here in Chicago, but I’ll happily take it.

    This Creamy Kale Coconut Smoothie feels a lot like spring though and reminds me of last March when I posted my Bikini Ready Green Detox Smoothie. At that time, I was preparing for a getaway to Cancun and drank that smoothie everyday for a week, which made me feel amazing. 

    While I’m not going anywhere tropical this year… (insert sad face) I’m totally feeling green smoothies again. It’s just that time of year when I start craving more salads and raw meals instead of comforting meals. Ya know what I mean?! So this green monster goodness is totally vibrant, packed with beauty minerals and has to be the creamiest smoothie EVER (from the avocado).

    I used to be weirded out by smoothies with avocado but you haven’t lived until you’ve tried it. Avocado transforms the texture and is perfect in the morning for extra brain boosting power. Get ready to feel totally balanced with consistent energy throughout the day after drinking this!

    PLUS, the kiwi and coconut bring all the tropical vibes. And don’t worry, I added plenty of superfoods (maca and matcha) for extra power.

    Here’s what you will need:

    • Kale 
    • Bananas (ripe and spoty!)
    • Kiwi
    • Avocado
    • Flaked Coconut
    • Maca and Matcha powder (optional)
    • Almond Milk/Water

    Creamy Kale Coconut Smoothie. VEGAN. Balancing, nutrient-dense, packed with beauty minerals and super creamy from avocado, this is a brain-boosting green monster smoothie with tropical vibes that you will LOVE. From The Glowing Fridge.

    Creamy Kale Coconut Smoothie. VEGAN. Balancing, nutrient-dense, packed with beauty minerals and super creamy from avocado, this is a brain-boosting green monster smoothie with tropical vibes that you will LOVE. From The Glowing Fridge.

    Creamy Kale Coconut Smoothie. VEGAN. Balancing, nutrient-dense, packed with beauty minerals and super creamy from avocado, this is a brain-boosting green monster smoothie with tropical vibes that you will LOVE. From The Glowing Fridge.

    The Outline of Benefits:

    You can use any kind of kale for this recipe but I used about 3 leaves (de-stemmed) of curly kale which comes out to about 3 cups. Did you know that 1 cup of kale has 3 grams of protein?! So this Creamy Kale Coconut Smoothie is packed with 9 grams of plant protein, just from the greens! Kale packs in fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, and K, omega’s and literally tons of beauty minerals. 

    Bananas are necessary for sweetness, mainly, but also add fiber and good carbs along with potassium and B6. Kiwi’s are loaded with vitamin C (which is essential for iron absorption from the kale!) and the flaked coconut provides that perfect tropical taste. The nutrient-dense avocado has healthy fats for brain power and the fiber will keep you feeling leveled and balanced, amongst the long list of vitamins and minerals.

    Maca is an energizing adaptogen that not only regulates hormones (and adapts to your body’s needs) but increases fertility/libido, endurance and strength. A stress-relieving powerhouse with 31 minerals, it gives you a boost of natural energy and tons of phytonutrients (my favorite brand here). Last but not least, matcha powder is the best immune-boosting natural energy source that?s packed with concentration-enhancing vitamins, anti-aging antioxidants and cancer fighting catechins (buy matcha here).

    By far, this green smoothie is a winner. Go make it now!

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    • 3 cups curly kale (about 3 leaves, de-stemmed)
    • 2 bananas (ripe & spotty!)
    • 1/2 avocado
    • 1/2 kiwi
    • 1–2 tablespoons unsweetened flaked coconut
    • 1/2 teaspoon raw maca powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon matcha powder
    • 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    • 1/2 cup water (or more for desired consistency)
    • ice (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
    2. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Can use any type of kale.
    • Can sub any type of non-dairy milk for almond milk.

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    • Serving Size: 1

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      August 27, 2018 at 1:26 am

      Haha I hear ya Amanda. Finally now that its spring, we can use all the fun summer ingredients! I’m on a coconut kick too. So YUM!

      Reply
    2. Liisa Wilson

      July 12, 2016 at 2:19 pm

      I love that you added matcha and maca powder to this smoothie, great for energy and gives it a nice lime green color. I also like the straws you used in the photos, very cute!

      Reply
    3. Taylor - Lights Camera Catwalk

      March 22, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      Not only does this sound delish but it also looks gorgeous!

      Xx Taylor
      http://lightscameracatwalk.com/

      Reply
    4. Sarah | Well and Full

      March 22, 2016 at 7:52 am

      I love smoothies with avocado!! It always makes them so creamy 😀

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        March 29, 2016 at 1:05 pm

        Yes! Wish I had tried it sooner 🙂 thanks Sarah!

        Reply
    5. Amanda @ Anchored to Sunshine

      March 21, 2016 at 12:34 pm

      YUM! I’ve never thought about adding coconut to my smoothie! I’ve recently been on a coconut kick so I will have to give this a try 🙂 Especially now that it’s finally Spring (since sipping a smoothie during winter seems a bit crazy haha)

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        March 29, 2016 at 1:06 pm

        Haha I hear ya Amanda. Finally now that its spring, we can use all the fun summer ingredients! I’m on a coconut kick too. So YUM!

        Reply

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