EAT | Banana Kale Smoothie Recipe

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: regular yogurt

Silken tofu is a dairy-free option that adds creaminess.

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: cow's milk

Cow's milk is often cheaper and widely available.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are less expensive and add texture.

Introduce the recipe and ingredients for the smoothie.

Gather the ingredients: unsweetened almond milk, frozen banana, green apple, kale, and parsley.

Chop the green apple into smaller pieces for easier blending.

Roughly chop the kale.

Add the unsweetened almond milk to the blender as the base liquid.

Add the frozen banana to the blender.

Add the chopped green apple to the blender.

Add the chopped kale to the blender.

Add parsley to the blender (optional, with a note about kids not liking it and breastfeeding considerations).

Put the lid on the blender.

Start blending on low speed, then increase to high speed to ensure everything is well pureed.

Check the consistency of the smoothie to ensure the kale is well incorporated.

Pour the smoothie into a plastic insulated mason jar with a lid and straw.

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