Healthy Recipes Drinks Smoothies Kale & Banana Smoothie 5.0 (1) 1 Review This simple and sweet kale and banana smoothie is also versatile: Use cow's milk for a milkshake-style smoothie, oat milk for more sweetness, or a nut milk for more protein. By Casey Barber Casey Barber Casey Barber is a food writer, illustrator and photographer; author of the cookbooks "Pierogi Love: New Takes on an Old-World Comfort Food" and "Classic Snacks Made from Scratch: 70 Homemade Versions of Your Favorite Brand-Name Treats"; and editor of the website Good. Food. Stories. When she's not road-tripping across the U.S., Casey lives in New Jersey with her husband, two hungry cats, and a freezer full of sour cherries. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Casey Barber Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 1 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ½ cups baby kale 1 small banana, sliced 2 teaspoons honey 5-6 ice cubes 1 cup reduced-fat milk or nondairy milk Directions Add kale, banana, honey, ice cubes and milk (or nondairy milk) to a blender. Blend on medium-low speed, using the tamper as necessary, until well combined. Increase speed to medium-high and blend until very smooth. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2021 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 266 Calories 5g Fat 48g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size about 2 cups Calories 266 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 48g 17% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 36g Protein 10g 20% Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 20mg 7% Vitamin A 2926IU 59% Sodium 129mg 6% Potassium 829mg 18% 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved