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Super smooth: How do you turn your child's morning smoothie into a breakfast powerhouse? Author Del Sroufe has recommendations, tips for making them palatable. (Chris Walker/Chicago Tribune / October 1, 2012) |
Sroufe pairs it with other tropical flavors like pineapple and mango. One cup will provide plenty of liquid to juice up your smoothie.
Mean green smoothie
Prep: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup frozen berries
1 banana, peeled
2 cups coarsely chopped kale (ribs removed)
1/2 cup pitted, coarsely chopped dates
Combine all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth and creamy.
Nutrition information:
Per serving: 483 calories, 4 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 119 g carbohydrates, 8 g protein, 181 mg sodium, 15 g fiber.
hstevens@tribune.com
Mean green smoothie
Prep: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup frozen berries
1 banana, peeled
2 cups coarsely chopped kale (ribs removed)
1/2 cup pitted, coarsely chopped dates
Combine all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth and creamy.
Nutrition information:
Per serving: 483 calories, 4 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 119 g carbohydrates, 8 g protein, 181 mg sodium, 15 g fiber.
hstevens@tribune.com
