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Green smoothie in a mason jar surrounded by greens, lemon, apple, ginger and avocado.
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5 from 41 votes

Kale Avocado Smoothie

Lemon Zinger Smoothie with kale and avocado is tasty and refreshing. Lemon and ginger bring the zing while the avocado adds a creamy deliciousness. A green smoothie that's totally crave-worthy and great for weight loss. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 2
Calories: 256kcal
Author: Debra Klein

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup kale firmly packed
  • 1 cup spinach firmly packed
  • 1 small apple
  • 1 lemon peeled
  • 2 inch knob of fresh ginger
  • ½ avocado small
  • ½ cup ice cubes
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ¼ cup hemp seeds

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth and creamy.
  • You can make this in advance and store in the refrigerator in a glass jar with lid. Shake well before enjoying within 24 hours of making for best retention of nutrients.

Notes

 

How to store and serve your smoothie

 
  • Serve: Drink cold or at room temperature. Pour into silicone popsicle molds and enjoy as a frozen treat!
  • Store: Store in a jar with tight fitting lid in the fridge. Drink within 48 hours for optimum nutritional value.
  • Freeze: You can freeze your smoothie to enjoy at another time. Use an airtight container. Leave a couple inches extra space to allow for expansion when frozen. Thaw in the fridge, or take it with you and allow to thaw until you're ready to drink. Shake well before drinking.
Leafy Greens:  I used 1 cup spinach and 1 cup green curly kale.  Use 2 cups of your favorite leafy green vegetables, or whatever you have on hand.  More good choices include: lacinato kale, purple kale, collard greens, swiss chard, arugula, microgreens, watercress, romaine lettuce, and bok choy. 
Apples:  Choose your apple based on your health goals and your taste preference.  Green apples have less calories and carbs than red apples.  A tart granny smith apple has just 14.9 grams of carbohydrates, where as a red fuji apple has around 21 carbs, depending on the size. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4970IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 5mg