Creamy Blueberry Kale Smoothie Recipe

Black is the new green! The deep color of this smoothie comes from antioxidant-rich blueberries paired with nutrient-dense kale, blended with almond milk, peanut butter, ripe banana and dates for a naturally sweet, satisfying drink.

Blueberry Kale Smoothie

This smoothie is an easy, delicious way to get a boost of fruit and greens in one glass. The blueberries add antioxidants and a rich color while baby kale contributes vitamins and fiber. Almond milk keeps the smoothie light, peanut butter adds creaminess and protein, and dates plus banana give natural sweetness so no added sugar is needed. It’s filling enough for breakfast or a post-workout snack.

For those following Weight Watchers or tracking points, opinions vary about counting fruit. Personally, I count the dates but often don’t count the banana and blueberries — choose the approach that works best for your plan. If you track calories or macronutrients, the recipe includes a nutrition breakdown below to help you decide.

Tip: When bananas turn brown or overly ripe, peel, slice and freeze them in a sealed bag. Frozen ripe banana makes smoothies creamier and eliminates the need for ice. Likewise, buy berries on sale and freeze them for smoothies—the texture and flavor work great straight from the freezer.

Blueberry Kale Smoothie

Summary: A naturally sweet, nutrient-packed smoothie made with frozen blueberries, baby kale, almond milk, peanut butter, banana and dates. Ready in minutes and great for breakfast, brunch, a snack or a light meal replacement.

Prep: 5 mins | Total: 5 mins

Yield: 1 serving | Serving size: 1 smoothie

Calories: 312 | Protein: 9 g | Carbs: 51 g | Fat: 12 g | Fiber: 10 g

Ingredients

3/4 cup organic frozen blueberries
1 loose cup baby kale (stems removed if desired)
1 tbsp peanut butter (or any nut butter)
3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 frozen ripe banana
2 pitted dates
1/2 cup ice (optional, for extra chill)

Instructions

Place all ingredients into a blender.
Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed.
Taste and adjust: add an extra date or a splash of almond milk if you prefer it sweeter or thinner.
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Tips & Variations

Make it vegan: use any plant-based nut butter and a plant milk (recipe already uses almond milk).
Add protein: stir in a scoop of protein powder or swap peanut butter for a higher-protein nut butter if desired.
Smoother texture: use frozen banana and frozen berries; this reduces or eliminates the need for ice, which can water the drink down.
Less sweet: omit the dates or reduce to one date if you prefer a less sweet smoothie.
Boost greens: if you want more greens without stronger flavor, add a smaller amount of spinach or increase the kale gradually to taste.
Kid-friendly option: reduce kale and increase blueberries or banana so the color and sweetness are more familiar to children.

Storage

Smoothies are best enjoyed immediately for optimal texture and flavor. If you need to store, keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours and shake or stir well before drinking. For longer storage, pour into freezer-safe containers and freeze; thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature and re-blend briefly to restore creaminess.

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Disclosure

This post was sponsored by an almond milk brand. The recipe creator uses and recommends products they use in their own kitchen and was compensated for creating this recipe.