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Packed with a variety of nutrients, this delicious collard greens smoothie is quick, easy, and made with just four ingredients. Give collard greens new life by pairing them with banana, yogurt, and orange juice in this creamy smoothie.
save this recipe!Smoothies are like the Swiss army knife of recipes. With just a few ingredients and 5 minutes, you can whip up something that’s portable, nutritious, and delicious!
Collards might sound like an odd choice for a smoothie, but it’s no different than an apple kale smoothie. The result of this one, though, is a sweet and tangy sip that you’ll never want to stop drinking.
Here’s what you’ll need
This is just an overview – jump to the recipe card for all the measurements!
- Collard Greens: These form the bulk of the recipe and thicken up with the addition of the banana and yogurt!
- Banana: It should be previously sliced and frozen. Slicing it will help it blend easier, and a frozen banana will create a frosty consistency.
- Orange Juice: I love how the acidity of orange juice masks a lot of that collard flavor.
- Vanilla Yogurt: Vanilla yogurt adds flavor and helps to thicken the smoothie.
No Ice Needed!
For a frosty smoothie, just use frozen banana! We prefer this instead of ice, which tends to make the smoothie icy and can be hard on your blender.
Making this smoothie is so simple
You can make this smoothie with your eyes closed. Just blend all of the ingredients in a blender until smooth!
Smoothie Variations
Smoothies are pretty versatile, and this one is no exception.
- Swap The Banana: If you don’t have a frozen banana on deck, you can use frozen mango, strawberries, or blueberries.
- Other Yogurt Options: Vanilla yogurt is recommended, but other flavors will work, too. A banana-flavored yogurt will enhance the banana-ness of the smoothie, and other options include strawberry and peach.
- Other Leafy Greens: You can use spinach or kale in place of collard greens in this smoothie recipe.
- More Protein: You can add a bit more protein to this smoothie with peanut butter or vanilla protein powder.
have more collard greens? try these recipes
After making this smoothie, you will likely have leftover collard greens. Here are some more ideas for using this leafy green.
- Collard Green Potato Curry: This curry is filled with warming spices and is ready in less than 30 minutes.
- Sauteed Collard Greens: This is my take on a classic cooked collard greens recipe. It’s simple, quick, and a versatile side dish.
- Buffalo Chickpea Collard Wraps: Collard greens make the perfect low-carb wrap thanks to their large and pliable leaves.
Nourishing Collard Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped collard greens, 2 oz, 60 g
- 1 banana, previously sliced and frozen
- 1 cup orange juice, 236 mL
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt, 120 g
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.
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Way too much sugar! Swap out the store-bought yogurt with 8 oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk, and reduce the OJ to 2-4 oz tops, add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice. Add frozen strawberries.