Almond, Kale, and Banana Smoothie

By LRay

This smoothie is so sweet and satisfying, you won't notice the greens.

Ingredients

• 1/2 orange, peeled
• 2 Medjool dates, pitted
• 1/4 cup almonds
• 1 banana, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups torn kale leaves
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut water

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 5mins
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Blend orange, dates, almonds, and 3 Tbsp. water in a blender on low speed until almonds are finely ground. Increase speed to high and blend until mixture is no longer grainy, about 1 minute. Add banana, kale, almond milk, and ½ cup ice; blend until drink is smooth and thick.