Name: Apple Carrot Kale Smoothie
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice; 1 cup (65 g) kale; 1/2 large apple, with skin; 1/2 cup (65 g) carrots, with skin; 1 whole frozen banana, peeled; 1 whole date; 1 Tablespoon (10 g) seeds (flax, chia, hemp seed, etc); 3/4 cup (160 g) ice

Apple Carrot Kale Smoothie
Apple Carrot Kale Smoothie

4.90 from 19 votes

This Apple Carrot Kale Smoothie is a nutrient-packed, naturally sweet green smoothie that’s perfect for a healthy breakfast or energizing snack. Combining the earthy flavors of kale and carrots with the sweetness of apple and banana, this smoothie offers a balanced taste that even picky eaters will enjoy. Quick and easy to prepare in a high-performance blender, this vegan-friendly recipe is rich in vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. The versatile recipe allows for easy substitutions, making it adaptable to various dietary preferences and available ingredients.

Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings: 2 servings
Course: Smoothies and juices
Cuisine: Health Drink
Calories: 170
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21 responses to “Apple Carrot Kale Smoothie”

Phyllis

September 4, 2022

I’ve been making smoothies in my new Vitamix 7500 for about 6 weeks, since I had abdominal surgery. I’ve used other recipes for kale smoothies, but just discovered your kale-apple-carrot recipe. (Why are the search results so random?) None of the other recipes gave weight measurements, and I learned that what I thought was 2 cups of chopped kale is much less than 65 grams! Using the measured ingredients resulted in a delicious green smoothie, but it tasted much “greener” than the others that I have made. I still liked it, but I stirred in about1 tablespoon of organic maple syrup and liked it even better.
When I am ready to add more solid food to my diet (soon!) I will continue to make smoothies regularly because they are delicious and have helped me to lose weight.
Thanks for your recipes and tips!

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1. Shalva Gale
  
  September 6, 2022
  
  I’m so glad you found us. The more you make smoothies the less you measure. We find that throwing in “a handful or two” tastes best but it’s all about personal preference. You want it to taste good so you’ll drink it!
MistaEko

July 19, 2022

I made this and didn’t listen to the order of ingredients lol. Going to try again next time, but also add some fresh cannabis leaves for the medicinal benefits (will not get you high)

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1. Shalva Gale
  
  September 6, 2022
  
  Have never tried that ingredient, just make sure to sub out some other greens so it doesn’t taste too “grassy”.
Minsky

May 1, 2022

Need to lose the covid weight and this is delicious. Many thanks.

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1. Shalva Gale
  
  September 6, 2022
  
  Our pleasure!
Tyler

May 22, 2021

I didn’t have kale, but used this arugula kale mix. I feel like i needed another apple or a little more honey (local from this season!) to make it a bit sweeter and cover the mixed greens taste some more…. Though both the apple and banana I used were a bit small so that might be the issue as well.

I don’t mind a not super green smoothie so the orange carrot was no problem! 😉

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1. Shalva Gale
  
  June 18, 2021
  
  Next time try with spinach or kale. Arugula is very peppery and hard to conceal the “greenness” with any amount of fruit. Not my favorite smoothie ingredient 🙁
Harrison

December 20, 2020

How many calories are in this recipe?
Thank you!
-Harrison

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1. Shalva Gale
  
  June 18, 2021
  
  Hi Harrison, we don’t include calories in our recipes because our audience is international and we find nutritional value of ingredients vary greatly depending on location. Best bet is to put your ingredients into an online nutritional calculator.
Anna Lorraine Heppenstall

December 28, 2019

My husband got me the newest Vitamix and was looking for an easy but yummy smoothie recipe. So glad I found this – it was sooooo good and just enough sweetness! Love love love this recipe!!

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1. Shalva Gale
  
  March 10, 2020
  
  So glad to hear you liked it! What a great husband 😉
Tee

May 15, 2019

Made this recipe a couple of times already, I love it!! So glad I found your website!! Keep the recipes coming!!

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1. Shalva Gale
  
  May 21, 2019
  
  Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment, Tee. Glad you like it 🙂
2. Lenny Gale
  
  May 23, 2019
  
  Heyhey! Glad you like it
Quan H.

July 9, 2018

You guys are great! Your Youtube channel convinced me to get Vitamix a3500. Don’t worry, I used the NOYOKE code. =)

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1. Shalva Gale
  
  July 23, 2018
  
  Amazing! Just what we like to hear. Even better that you’re here looking for healthy smoothie recipes 🙂
Dalia

September 26, 2016

Hi Lenny,

I’m trying to loose the last 7 pounds of fat and I love egg whites. But I’m so bored of eating it the same way. I’m looking to get leaner and tighten up muscles. What smoothies you reccomend?

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1. Lenny Gale
  
  September 26, 2016
  
  Really any of the smoothies from this list. They’re under Vitamix recipes, but any blender should work fine. https://s45509.p20.sites.pressdns.com/vitamix-recipes/#smoothies
  
  Update 12/1/16: Most of our Vitamix Recipes have been vegan-ized. Almond milk is the substitute for liquid pasteurized egg whites in equal amounts if you’re wanting to use them 🙂
Jackie

March 16, 2014

Since I have had a chronic bout with gout, I am wondering if this much protein can contribute to more problems. I love the egg whites and cook them once in awhile just to eat. But am so worried about too much purine again. Do you know or have you researched the bodies reaction to this type of protein. I eat almost no meat.

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1. Lenny Gale
  
  March 20, 2014
  
  Hi Jackie,
  
  I eat very little meat, too. Mostly fish and occasionally chicken or turkey.
  
  I have a very sensitive stomach. Yet, I’ve never had any issues with these smoothies. Have been making them for 10 years.
  
  Maybe try the smoothie with half the required liquid pasteurized egg whites? If it goes well, make the full recipe.
  
  UPDATE (12/1/16): This recipe has been vegan-ized. It no longer uses egg whites (although I still do occasionally). No more chicken or turkey for me 🙂

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