This blueberry kale smoothie takes minutes to make and is absolutely loaded with good-for-you ingredients! It’s super flavourful and makes for a great start to your day or afternoon snack.
So today is the official first day of summer!! Woot woot! Bring on the nice weather! Did you know that it’s also the longest day of the year and it’s National Vanilla Milkshake day?
I read recently that milkshakes weren’t initially suitable for kids because they contained alcohol. Just imagine! I would never have guessed that since it’s such an iconic fun kid friendly beverage, especially now.
It’s been, like, forever since I’ve had a milkshake. I’m more inclined to have a smoothie than a milkshake. How about you? What would be your favourite flavour? My favourite ice cream flavour is mint chocolate chip hands down and then second would be strawberry.
I’m so happy that summer has officially begun. Hubby and I have been spending a lot more time in our yard and furry child has been doing lots of running around. Our little herb garden is coming in nicely and I think that our rhubarb is finally ready to cut.
Blueberry Kale Smoothie
I’ve been on a real blueberry kick lately. Blueberries everywhere! And I love kale. Perhaps next to cauliflower, it’s my favourite vegetable.
I wanted to try a green smoothie, meaning using some veg in there. I had this lovely bunch of kale that I had recently picked up. Wondering what to pair with it, blueberries came to mind. I was thinking that their colour (and sweetness) would go nicely with the kale.
This yummy smoothie has only five simple ingredients. Aside from the blueberries and kale, the liquid base is coconut water (so refreshing). To sweeten things, I added maple syrup. Then to finish and to add extra nutrition and heft, I added chia seeds.
Hubby loves all kinds of vegetables, like myself. He was mowing the lawn while I was making the smoothie. I poked my head outside, called out to him and handed him the drink, not saying exactly what was in it. I figured I wasn’t going to tell him it was a smoothie was kale (not that he would mind anyway), but I wanted to get his opinion and see if he noticed it in there. Guess what? He loved it!
This blueberry kale smoothie has lots of blueberry flavour, but once you know there is some kale in there you can get a slight hint of it and it’s awesome!
Can I Use Spinach Instead of Kale?
Most definitely! Baby spinach is a great substitute for kale in this smoothie.
More Delicious Smoothie Recipes
Next time you are thirsty and looking for something different, give this smoothie a try and you won’t be disappointed.
If you make this blueberry kale smoothie recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!
Blueberry Kale Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups frozen blueberries
- 1.5 cups coconut water
- 2 cups chopped kale (bite-sized pieces, leaves only, no stems), loosely packed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- fresh blueberries, garnish to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Place frozen blueberries, coconut water, kale and maple syrup into a blender and blend until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add chia seeds to blender and blend another 30 seconds to a minute.
- Divide smoothie equally among two glasses and garnish with fresh berries (optional). Serve and enjoy!
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
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Amanda@craftycookingmama says
Whoa…you got that smoothie PACKED with kale and I bet the not-so-enthusiastic about kale peeps wouldn’t even notice it’s in there. Looks filling, refreshing & delicious – would make a great lunch for me right now 🙂
I love coconut water. My kiddos, not so much. I make fruit popsicles with it and then suddenly the kids love it. Haha…I always manage to sneak stuff into their diets 🙂
Girl Heart Food says
Yeap…you’d hardly notice the kale was there! It’s a new favourite for hubby and I. There was a time that I didn’t like coconut water, but I LOVE it now…always have it in the fridge. Thanks for the comment, girlie. Hope you’re having a great weekend 🙂
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
I love all the seasonal produce during the summer time! I am also eating and using blueberries in my recipes like crazy! love these blueberry kale smoothies!!! love the color!
Girl Heart Food says
Love all that seasonal produce in the Summer months too, Alice. It’s the best! Thanks so much for the kind words, girl!
Evi @ greenevi says
Blueberry and kale, what an awesome combo! And how cool that you used coconut water and chia seeds too. I could drink this everyday, yum 🙂
Girl Heart Food says
Thanks so much, Evi! It is a favourite of mine for sure! So delicious and so many good things in there. Thanks for stopping by!
Jolina - The Unlikely Baker says
First day of summer woot woot. It was amazing. Hot, sunny, did I say hot? 🙂 I love warm weather. And this smoothie is perfect. Just look at that blue! Who can resist? And chia seeds. We love this little things (mint family eh?). And maple syrup. And coconut water. There’s nothing not to like here 🙂
Girl Heart Food says
Bring on the nice weather, right? I was surprised to hear that chia seeds were part of the mint family ’cause they aren’t ‘minty’ at all. Love reading little factoids like that! Thanks so much for the kind words, Jolina! Have a great weekend!
Miriam - londonkitchendiaries.com says
Our first day of summer here in London was not much of a summery day – it rains almost every day 🙁 A little bit of summer would be so nice. Thank you for making me think about ice cream 🙂 My favourite flavour is hazelnut ♡ Your blueberry kale smoothie looks so healthy and delicious at the same time – love the addition of chia seeds.
Girl Heart Food says
The weather in London sounds a lot like the weather in NL. We get a lot of rain and fog – a lot! When we get some nice weather, everyone is so happy about it 😀 Hazelnut is a lovely flavour of ice-cream. Hahaha…now I’m thinking about ice-cream now too, Miriam. Thanks for the kind words!
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
OK, I thought it couldn’t be done, but I think you have convinced me that I finally have try kale. Because how can I resist it in a blueberry smoothie?? Diving in.
Girl Heart Food says
Yes! You should totally try kale! And trying it in a smoothie is a great way to start! Thanks so much, Kate 🙂
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
I love smoothies….they are a great way to get a dose of nutrition while I feel like I am indulging in something unhealthy! Blueberries are so yummy in just about everything and add such great flavor!
Girl Heart Food says
Feel the same way, Kathy! Talk about a win win, right?
Kevin | Keviniscooking says
Funny I just picked up another huge tub of blueberries, love them. Don’t they make smoothies SUPER thick, almost like a gelatin if you let it set out for a minute. It’s been super hot here and this looks so refreshing right now. Thanks Dawn. Love the maple syrup add, too. 🙂
Girl Heart Food says
Well, this recipe comes just in time, doesn’t it? Yay for that! They do make smoothies super thick and the chia seeds don’t hurt either. Not super hot here yet…then again, I don’t know if it ever is, lol. Either way, I’m enjoying me some smoothies. Thanks so much, Kevin!
Liz @ Ready to Yumble says
This is blue-tiful! 😀 Okay that was a terrible joke, but this smoothie looks amazing. Your revelation about alcoholic milkshakes also sounds pretty good, not gonna lie – last week we were on vacation drinking pina coladas which are basically boozy milkshakes! – but when I’m trying to be good, these smoothies are going to be just right!
Girl Heart Food says
Hahaha…that’s so cute 😀 Pina coladas are awesome…I haven’t had one in soooo long! Perhaps I will this weekend 😉 Thank-you Liz!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says
I love kale smoothies!! Blueberries are a great idea- I usually do pineapple. And coconut water is such an awesome idea!
Girl Heart Food says
Thank-you Sarah! Happy you like the recipe, girl 🙂
Ami@NaiveCookCooks says
I love adding kale in smoothie!! Blueberry smoothie is probably my favorite flavor of all times and this one looks super yum too!!
Girl Heart Food says
Thank you Ami! It is quite delicious 🙂