Difficulty
Easy Recipe
Prep Time
10 minutes
Wait Time
6 hours
Servings
3

This simple green smoothie is one of my family's favorites. It’s cool, creamy, bright, and incredibly refreshing on a warm sunny day. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it comes together in minutes and offers an easy way to add more nutrient-dense foods to your daily routine. Kale is a nutritional powerhouse, providing glucosinolates that can be converted into compounds such as sulforaphane, which help upregulate the body's antioxidant and detoxification enzymes. Oranges supply vitamin C, fiber, and beneficial bioflavonoids that support immune health and help protect cells from oxidative stress.

Preparation Note

At least 6 hours before making this smoothie, or preferably the night before, peel the oranges and banana. Break the oranges into sections and cut the banana into chunks. Place the fruit into a freezer-safe container and freeze until solid.

Ingredients
2 large oranges peeled and frozen (seedless)
1 medium bananas peeled and frozen
½ bunches kale
2 cups unsweetened almond milk