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    MJ & Hungryman » Baby/Kid-Friendly Recipes » Kale Mango Smoothie

    Kale Mango Smoothie

    By Min On July 15, 2022

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    5 ingredients are all you need to whip up this kale mango smoothie that's perfect for breakfast or snack time. This kid-friendly green smoothie is creamy and has just the right amount of sweetness.

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    • Reasons to love this Kale Smoothie
    • Ingredients
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Tips for Success
    • SERVING SUGGESTIONS
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Have leftover kale? Try these recipes
    • Kale Mango Smoothie

    Reasons to love this Kale Smoothie

    • Super easy to make! 3 minutes are all you need
    • No cooking required
    • A delicious way to incorporate kale into your child's diet, which can be quite tricky and challenging
    • Allergy-friendly
    • Customizable to suit your tastebuds

    How to make ANY green smoothies

    Ingredients

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    • Kale - This leafy green packs a powerful, nutritional punch. It's a great source of fiber, antioxidants, vitamin K, vitamin C, calcium, and iron. In fact, one cup of kale contains more vitamin C than an orange. This is wonderful as vitamin C helps enhance the absorption of iron, a super essential nutrient for babies and toddlers, in particular.
    • Mangoes and banana - be sure to use frozen!
    • Milk - can use both dairy and non-dairy. Here are my top milk recommendations!
    • Hemp seeds - for a boost of protein, healthy fats, and fiber.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    All the ingredients added to a blender.
    1. Add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender.
    2. Taste and adjust to taste. See below.

    Tips for Success

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    • If it's your first time trying a kale smoothie or you (or your child) haven't opened up to kale (yet!), start with baby kale. It is sweeter and milder in flavor.
    • Don't add the kale stems (located in the middle of kale leaf) as they are too tough to break down completely.
    • Use frozen mangoes for the thick texture.
    • Add the banana and/or more mango if you desire a sweeter smoothie..or honey (not for babies under 1).
    • Don't like mangoes or want to switch things up? Pineapple or peaches are the best alternatives.
    • If you do not have a high-powered blender, I suggest blending the kale with milk first. Otherwise you will end up with kale chunks which aren’t very appetizing.
    • If you like a thinner smoothie, add more milk.
    • For a thicker smoothie, you can add some ice cubes or more frozen mango. If you are happy with the sweetness but are looking for ways to add more nutrition and flavor, try adding some yogurt or peanut/nut/seed butter!

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    SERVING SUGGESTIONS

    For Babies

    You can make this with breastmilk or formula if you wish. For added texture and nutrition, try mixing the smoothie into cooked grains like oatmeal or quinoa or lentils even!

    For toddlers

    You can serve the smoothie by itself in their favorite straw cup or as a part of a meal!

    May be interested in: Easy breakfast ideas and Lunch ideas (to enjoy at home or school)

    Equipment

    Most blenders are powerful enough that you should be able to make smoothies using frozen fruits and vegetables. However, I have found that high-powered blenders make smoother smoothies in a flash.

    I absolutely LOVE my blender and use it for everything as I don't own a food processor. It is well worth the investment. I've had mine for 7+ years and it's still going strong.

    I use it to make all my blender muffins, dips/sauces, smoothies, veggie nuggets, pancakes...it's hands down my number one workhorse.

    Storage

    This mango kale smoothie tastes best right after it's blended, but you can refrigerate for up to 4 hours. If you need to store for longer, then I recommend freezing into ice cube trays or popsicle molds.

    When you are ready to enjoy, add however many smoothie cubes you wish and milk to a blender.

    Have leftover kale? Try these recipes

    • Vegetarian Pumpkin and Kale Pasta Bake
    • African Peanut Stew
    • Vegetable Baby French Toast

    Did you make this recipe? Leave a rating below and let me know how you liked the recipe! Your feedback means so much to me!

    An overhead shot of smoothie with kale and mangoes in the background.

    Kale Mango Smoothie

    5 ingredients are all you need to whip up this kale mango smoothie that's perfect for breakfast or snack time.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 3 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Min | MJ and Hungryman

    Equipment

    • Blender
    • Straw cup
    • Mini popsicle mold

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup milk of choice
    • 1 cup packed kale (20g)
    • 1 cup frozen mango (135g)
    • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
    • ½-1 medium banana (optional)

    Instructions

    • Place all the ingredients in a high-powered blender in the order listed. Blend until smooth. It tastes best right after it's blended, but you can refrigerate for up to 4 hours. If you need to store for longer, then I recommend freezing into ice cube trays or popsicle molds.

    Notes

    • If you desire a thicker and creamier smoothie, be sure to use frozen fruit. It will also make your drink nice and cold!
    • If you prefer a thinner smoothie, add more milk until desired consistency is reached.
    • If you desire a thicker and creamier smoothie, be sure to use frozen fruit. It will also make your drink nice and cold!
    • If you prefer a thinner smoothie, add more milk until desired consistency is reached.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 256mg | Iron: 2mg
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
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    Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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