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Bright green avocado kale lime smoothie in a tall glass with a lime wheel garnish, condensation beading on a marble counter

Creamy Avocado Kale Lime Smoothie, Ready in 5 Minutes

A five-minute, no-cook smoothie with avocado, kale, banana, and fresh lime for a thick, bright green breakfast drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Healthy Smoothie
Calories: 978
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted (about 150 g flesh)
  • 1 cup kale leaves, tough stems removed packed (30 g); curly or lacinato
  • 1 frozen banana, sliced (120 g); ripe and well-spotted before freezing
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (240 ml); or oat milk
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes
  • 1 salt small pinch

Method
 

  1. Rinse the kale leaves and pat dry, stripping out the tough center ribs. Add the leaves to the blender first.
  2. Pour the almond milk over the kale. This helps the leaves break down instead of shredding into stringy bits.
  3. Blend the kale and almond milk on high for 20 to 30 seconds until mostly smooth, with only tiny flecks left.
  4. Add the avocado, frozen banana, lime juice, honey, and salt to the blender.
  5. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds until fully smooth and creamy, stopping once to scrape down the sides.
  6. Add the ice cubes and blend another 15 to 20 seconds until the smoothie turns thick and frosty.
  7. Taste and adjust. Add more lime juice for brightness or another small drizzle of honey if the kale still tastes sharp.
  8. Pour into two glasses and serve right away, while it's still cold and thick.

Notes

  • Strip kale ribs completely or the texture turns fibrous.
  • Freeze bananas ahead for a colder, thicker smoothie.
  • Blend kale with liquid first before adding avocado.
  • Use fresh lime juice, bottled juice tastes flat.