Name: Anti-Inflammatory Cherry, Beet & Kale Smoothie
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen sweet or tart cherries; 1 cup packed stemmed and torn curly kale leaves; 1/2 cup sliced frozen banana; 1/3 cup chopped cooked beets; 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk; 1/4 cup nonfat vanilla strained (Greek-style) yogurt; 1 tablespoon unsalted toasted pistachios or 1 1/2 teaspoons pistachio butter; Chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)

Anti-Inflammatory Cherry, Beet & Kale Smoothie

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Kale, cherries and beets team up in this powerful anti-inflammatory smoothie. All three of these fruits and veggies contain unique anti-inflammatory compounds that may help stave off diseases associated with chronic inflammation, including cancer, heart disease, arthritis and diabetes. Using packaged steamed beets is a great shortcut here. If you have cooked beets on hand, use those! The cherries help sweeten the smoothie and add a fruity flavor. If you opt for tart cherries, you can balance the tanginess with a small drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

Julia Levy

Published on January 8, 2024

Tested by

Amanda Holstein

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Ingredients

1 cup frozen sweet or tart cherries
1 cup packed stemmed and torn curly kale leaves
1/2 cup sliced frozen banana
1/3 cup chopped cooked beets
1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
1/4 cup nonfat vanilla strained (Greek-style) yogurt
1 tablespoon unsalted roasted pistachios or 1 1/2 teaspoons pistachio butter
Chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)

Directions

Place cherries, kale, banana, beets, almond milk, yogurt and pistachios (or pistachio butter) in a blender. Process until smooth, about 20 seconds. Garnish with chopped pistachios, if desired.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

EatingWell.com, January 2024

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

421	Calories
6g	Fat
86g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 2 cups
Calories 421
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 86g	31%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 41g
Protein 13g	26%
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Vitamin A 362Âµg
Vitamin C 43mg	47%
Vitamin D 3Âµg
Vitamin E 4mg	29%
Folate 127Âµg
Vitamin K 117Âµg
Sodium 287mg	12%
Calcium 592mg	46%
Iron 2mg	12%
Magnesium 111mg	26%
Potassium 1293mg	28%
Zinc 3mg	25%
Vitamin B12 1Âµg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Anti-Inflammatory Cherry, Beet & Kale Smoothie

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