This high protein powerhouse blueberry kale smoothie is full of antioxidants and plenty of protein to keep you full and satisfied until your next meal.
I’m preparing for busy mornings with my boys as school gets back in session, and keeping us all well-fueled and full through the morning is an important task. Smoothies are one of my favorite, quick, on-the-go breakfasts for me and my kids. And to keep us all feeling full and satisfied, I love turning them into power smoothies full of protein. My High Protein Blueberry Kale Smoothie has everything you need to kickstart your day and fill you up with healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
- Banana: My favorite way to naturally sweeten smoothies and add a wonderful creamy texture.
- Blueberries: Packed with antioxidants, potassium, and vitamin C, you can use either frozen or fresh blueberries for your smoothie.
- Kale: An amazing superfood and nutrition powerhouse. Kale is chalk full of vitamin C along with numerous other health benefits.
- Yogurt: I use plain low-fat yogurt as a base for my smoothie, but you could use Greek yogurt to increase the protein even more.
- Protein powder: Grab your favorite whey or plant based protein powder, preferably non-flavored or vanilla, to turn this into a power smoothie.
- Flax seed meal: Tasteless, but filled with great nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon tastes great with the flavor of blueberries, and it adds a slightly warm balance to the sweet flavors of the fruit.
How to Make a High Protein Blueberry Kale Smoothie
Start your high protein blueberry kale smoothie by adding your blueberries and banana to your blender. I like to use frozen blueberries so I don’t have to add as much ice.
Then add the flaxseed meal.
Followed by the cinnamon.
Next add your favorite protein powder.
And add your plain yogurt.
Finish by filling in the space with your washed, fresh kale leaves.
Blend until smooth, adding either ice or water to get to your desired consistency.
Pour into glasses, serve, and enjoy your High Protein Blueberry Kale Smoothie.
Shake It Up
- Boost the nutrition. Try adding some other mostly flavorless add-ins like chia seeds or oats.
- Swap the produce. If you don’t like bananas, apple sauce is another great natural sweetener. Try spinach instead of kale, or raspberries instead of blueberries. Use what’s in season and have fun with it!
- Make it dairy-free. Instead of yogurt, you could use almond milk or oat milk and add a bit more ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it ok to put raw kale in a smoothie?
It’s totally fine to eat raw kale, and use it in a smoothie. What can normally be a bitter tasting leaf, the flavor gets mellowed out by the other ingredients and fruits surrounding it.
How do you blend kale smoothly?
Utilizing a high-speed blender such as a Blendtec, Ninja or Vitamix will ensure your kale is well blended into a smoothie. When blending I would not recommend kale stems in smoothies as it would make the end product taste bitter.
Are smoothies okay to drink everyday?
Drinking a well-balanced and nutritious smoothie every day is totally fine. With the yogurt, fruit and veggies, and protein powder, you have a healthy source of carbs, fats, and protein to adequately replace a meal.
More Protein Smoothies
- Blueberry Vanilla Protein Smoothie
- Chocolate Strawberry Protein Smoothie
- Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie
- Berry Spinach Protein Smoothie
- Vegan Strawberry Protein Smoothie
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With over 17g of protein, my High Protein Blueberry Kale Smoothie is a great choice to stay full throughout your busy day.
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High Protein Blueberry Kale Smoothie
Equipment
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- ½ banana
- ½ cup chopped kale
- ½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup plain low fat yogurt
- 1 scoop protein powder (1/2 c water optional)
- 1 tablespoon flax seed meal
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- two handfuls ice or more to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and puree until smooth.
I’ve been looking for creative ways to incorporate kale into my diet, and your smoothie recipe nailed it. The blueberries add a burst of natural sweetness that I love. love that your smoothie recipe doesn’t compromise on taste or nutrition.
Yummy! Happy to use my home grown kale :)
Nice! I make a similar smoothie almost every day but I use 2 large handfuls of spinach and add a Tbsp of peanut butter! It’s delicious :-)
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Hi Liz,
Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe! My daughter got braces recently and I had to figure out a way to feed her veggies easily. It started off as a smoothie for her, but now our entire family loves this drink. I’ve made it three days in a row and need to head to the grocery store to get another head of kale… Absolutely delicious! :)
Absolutely creamy and delicious! I was so skeptical of the kale but I had half a bag leftover I needed to use. I found this recipe googling “ways to use up leftover kale” and it did not disappoint! I shared with my mom and sister. The cinnamon is perfect. I am stunned to say it is probably the best smoothie I have ever made at home. Thank you for the recipe!!
I have never left a review on a smoothie – or any food for that matter – before, but I had to on this one. I looked up a good kale smoothie recipe last week as a way to get rid of some kale going old for my post-workout smoothie, and I can’t stop making this now. It’s great protein and taste, and since I don’t add ice (using frozen blueberries instead), it’s the perfect thickness for my preference. It always creates the perfect single serving (again, because I don’t use ice) and allows me to use pre & probiotic plain yogurt for some extra gut-friendly nutrients. 6/5 stars on this one!
Thank you so much for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed it!
This looks like a recipe that I would really like. I have never purchased protein powder and would like to know which one you would recommend?
I love this! It came out so good. Next time instead of yogurt could I add almond milk? Trying to stay on track and enjoy the little things is crazy hard! But god this is so good. Only having half now and half later
You could definitely use Almond milk or Coconut milk, it will change the consistency though. Honestly, I like using plain Greek yogurt because it ups the protein and adds lots of healthy probiotics and healthy fats to the smoothie!
Homemade almond milk would be best.
This was very good I would definitely make it again
My son wanted more! Thank You!
That makes me so happy thanks for sharing!
It’s difficult to find a smoothie that is both healthy and delicious – this recipe nails that on the head! It’s got the right amount of sweetness from the banana and blueberries combined with the health benefits of all the ingredients. Using low fat coconut milk rather than yogurt left mine a little on the thin side so I added a tablespoon of natural peanut butter to thicken it up and another handful of ice. With and without the peanut butter were both delicious. Thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Greg! One of my favorites too!
How many is one severing. I end up after following about 40 oz. It is really tasty. An how long would keep in the fridge.
The serving size depends on how much ice you add I’m afraid! In terms of keeping in the fridge, I recommend enjoying right away. You can always put the ingredients in the blender first though and then blend later with ice?