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Kale and Mango Smoothie
There's kale and mango in this smoothie, but so much more. Kale, mango, avocado, cucumber, raspberry and hemp protein powder.
It had a slightly leafy flavour, but it was fruity too.
I enjoyed it, but my son wasn't so keen.
In the end, I poured his smoothie back in my blender and whizzed it up with a spoonful of cacao and a splosh of milk.
He guzzled it down. I suppose I still got the good stuff in him as cacao is supposed to be super healthy.
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Quick blender smoothies
Doesn't that look good?
After our holiday I was desperate to get back to my blender and smoothies.
I had total withdrawal symptoms while I was away. I was desperate for a green smoothie, but I knew if I bought one in a shop it would be full of sugar and all sorts of nasties.
I think I may take my blender with me next time we have a break in the UK.
After all hotels always have a kettle in the bedrooms, so I just need to take a small jar of washing up liquid with me.
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photo: The Greyhound Hotel |
We had such fun. The weather was glorious, so we walked and walked and walked.
We stayed in the Greyhound Hotel in Shap.
The rooms were basic, but clean and I have to give them extra points for the the super comfy beds.
The staff were really friendly too and couldn't have done more for us.
But back to the recipe.
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Kale and Mango Smoothie
A leafy, but fruity green smoothie that's super healthy.
Ingredients
- 1 large handful kale
- 1 ripe mango
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 inch of cucumber
- 12 raspberries
- 1 tsp hemp protein powder
- lots of ice cubes
Instructions
1. Remove the flesh from the avocado and mango, discarding the stones and skin. 2. Add all the ingredients to a blender. 3. Add ice. (only add ice if you have a power blender like mine, if you have a less powerful blender, there is a good chance the ice will burn out the motor. Just add the ice to your glass instead). 4. Top with water until the jug is half full. Enough for 4 large glasses of smoothie. 5. Whizz until smooth. 6. Enjoy!!
Details
Total time: Yield: serves 4 love kale why not try ...
And now for some photos.
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I love adding avocados to smoothies, makes them so rich and creamy :D I've never tried hemp protein powder but I'm looking to buy some. Does it have a strong flavour? x
ReplyDeleteIt does make the lovely and creamy. I just love avocado. The hemp isn't overly strong. I only add a heaped tsp to a jug of smoothie.
DeleteAlphonso mango season is coming nearer - good reminder to ring the changes with my smoothie mixtures. Your springer is so cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks he is, but he is also an over-excited loon!
DeleteThis sounds amazing! I need to get more creative with my smoothies, they're nowhere near as inventive as this!
ReplyDeleteThanks Becca, I do like my smoothies!
DeleteLove the combination of flavours here - I have some powders I really need to get into some smoothies:-)
ReplyDeleteIt's just that wee extra boost. It all helps.
DeleteI have never actually tried hemp powder. What is it like? When i go on holiday in the UK we have to go with our own knives as I can bear blunt knives you get in the accommodation.
ReplyDeleteWe were in a hotel so just ate out Bintu, but yes if you are in self catering it definitely is an idea to take along a few bits and pieces with you.
DeleteThis looks like a healthy fun smoothie , I love the vibrant colour.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nayna :)
DeleteSmoothie looks good - and the countryside pics are beoootiful :)
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
DeleteSounds like a delightful green smoothie combo Jac, and lovely pre-zapped colours!
ReplyDeleteI know the colours were gorgeous then it turns into a bit of a sludge grey.
DeleteMmm, exciting! Love the little balls on top, look quite crunchy to me :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanne, you can beat sprinkles, they cheer anything up!
DeleteOh the Lake District, how wonderful. But then Scotland is pretty wonderful too. That smoothie looks super fun - I've not tried cucumber before. So much still to discover. Hooray for Froothie.
ReplyDeleteI put cucumber in a lot, it gives a lovely fresh taste.
DeleteThis sounds really delicious, I really want to get into smoothies for a vitamin boost (have too much coffee...)
ReplyDeleteThey are worth getting into Lucy.
DeleteA real fruit and veg basket in a smoothie, sprinkles are compulsory
ReplyDeleteI know and yes sprinkles make the best finishing touch :)
DeleteLooks lovely Jac - very healthy! Haven't used kale in any of my smoothies yet, but I love it in my salads.
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! I recently bought some hemp protein powder and have been wondering what to use it in. This is going on the list :)
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