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    Recipes » Breakfast

    Berry Green Dream Smoothie

    Published: Jan 20, 2015 · Updated: Jun 4, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    smoothie with straw and blueberries

    Berry Green Dream Smoothie is filled with so much goodness in one delicious glass!

    smoothie with berries and yellow straw

    Goodie goodie gumdrops I am super excited to share this smoothie recipe with y'all today.

    Why so excited? Well, first and foremost, I love smoothies. It's no secret. I love love love 'em.

    This Berry Green Dream Smoothie is no different -- I love it, and it's dreamy. Dreamy? Yes, dreamy.

    It's dreamy because it's filled with so.much.goodness.

    Berries, kale, and chia seeds all in one wonderful drink! These are the types of things that make my world go round. Getting in 2 servings of berries and 3 cups of kale plus 15g fiber before 8am is like a dream come true. See? Dreamy.

    And if you want extra protein, you can always add a little collagen powder like I do (however, it will no longer be vegan) or any form of protein powder you like.

    On top of all that, it's a smoothie anyone can drink. It's dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and has no added sugar. You also don't have to go out and get any special powder (unless you want!) to make a high protein allergy-friendly smoothie. Ye-yah!!

    smoothie with straw and blueberries

    I will give you a little tip: don't taste it until you've let it all blend together for a few minutes. It needs a chance to really mix together to become delicious. Trust me.

    Since I'm in such a good mood about my awesome smoothie, here's another tip: you can drink this immediately for a smoothie-like consistency {read: thinner} or let it sit for a little bit and it gets nice & thick for a smoothie bowl thanks to the chia seeds gelatinizing powers. It turns into this mixture that is better eaten enjoyed with a spoon.

    I don't know which version I like better; they're both perfect.

    This recipe serves two, and they're pretty big servings -- about 2.5/3 cups per serving.

    Something else to note is that it is a meal sized portion; I love this for breakfast. It keeps me full for hours.

    As for size and consistency, add more ice and/or water to get it to your desired consistency if necessary. Or just leave out the ice -- you'll have a thicker drink that isn't as cold. I find that appealing on a cold morning so I usually leave out the ice in the winter.

    In the summer months, I'll freeze my fruit before making the smoothies, but you don't need to with this one.

    smoothie with yellow straw, blueberries, strawberries and lacinato kale

    One last tip: use lacinato kale in here. It blends in there almost completely undetectable. I can't vouch for the green leafy kale.

    To be honest, most smoothies I've made with the green kale taste a little bit like kale.

    The Berry Green Dream Smoothie does not taste like kale thanks to the lighter, less overwhelming flavor of the lacinato kale {otherwise known as dinosaur kale, Tuscan kale, or black kale; i.e. my new favorite kale}.

    Berry Green Dream Smoothie from Living Well Kitchen @memeinge

    Berry Green Dream Smoothie

    Berry Green Dream Smoothie is filled with so much goodness in one delicious glass!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups blueberries
    • 1 cup strawberries
    • 1/2 banana
    • 6 cups lacinato kale chopped
    • 1/4 cup lemon juice about 1 lemon
    • 3/4 cup water
    • 1/3 cup chia seeds
    • 2 cups ice optional

    Instructions

    • Add everything to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth, about 3-5 minutes. Serve immediately for a thinner consistency or let sit to thicken.

    Notes

    *1 cup of strawberries is about 8 strawberries or half of a pint
    *Freeze the fruit before to have a creamier smoothie
    *Feel free to add collagen powder or some kind of protein powder for more of a protein boost if desired. Note: that collagen will make this no longer vegan/vegetarian.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Berry Green Dream Smoothie
    Serving Size
     
    2.5 cups
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    326
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    10
    g
    15
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    0
    mg
    0
    %
    Sodium
     
    44
    mg
    2
    %
    Potassium
     
    894
    mg
    26
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    55
    g
    18
    %
    Fiber
     
    15
    g
    63
    %
    Sugar
     
    22
    g
    24
    %
    Protein
     
    10
    g
    20
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    8470
    IU
    169
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    172.3
    mg
    209
    %
    Calcium
     
    334
    mg
    33
    %
    Iron
     
    4.2
    mg
    23
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    *
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    One more thing before you go... seeing as Mardi Gras is like 3 weeks away, I think you might want to know about this amazing Mardi Gras smoothie... the best part? It's boozy and the most fun smoothie you'll ever make!

    3 smoothies layered in yellow, purple, and green with straws and beads

    Meme

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    1. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

      January 20, 2015 at 8:19 pm

      I absolutely LOVE that you used lemon juice in this mix! Pinning now 🙂

      Reply
      • Meme says

        January 21, 2015 at 10:28 pm

        Thanks Christina!! I think lemon is one of my favorite ingredients for smoothies; it makes it all come together so nicely and really brightens it up 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    2. genevieve @ gratitude & greens says

      January 21, 2015 at 9:11 am

      This smoothie sounds so refreshing, nutritious, and tasty! Something I would love to start my day with 😀

      Reply
      • Meme says

        January 21, 2015 at 10:29 pm

        Thanks Genevieve!! It is an excellent way to start your day 🙂

        Reply
    3. Alanna says

      January 21, 2015 at 10:51 am

      Seeing that Mardi Gras snippet made me so happy! Wish I could be down there celebrating with all of you. Your smoothie looks so refreshing and satisfying. I could definitely use an immunity booster right about now!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        January 21, 2015 at 10:31 pm

        Ah you should come back and visit!! However, I don't know if your immune system would appreciate it as much 😉 and thanks for the smoothie love -- it's my new fave breakfast!

        Reply
    4. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      January 21, 2015 at 12:41 pm

      That smoothie looks like one perfect creamy dream 😉

      Reply
      • Meme says

        January 21, 2015 at 10:32 pm

        Exactly, Rebecca! So so so dreamy 😉

        Reply
    5. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

      January 21, 2015 at 10:52 pm

      This is such a perfect smoothie recipe- thanks for sharing! I love what you did with the blueberries and the straw- so cute!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        January 21, 2015 at 10:55 pm

        Thanks Sonali!! It's my new favorite breakfast. And that straw was just too boring so I had to make it a little more fun 😉

        Reply

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