Making a smoothie vs. juicing saves valuable fiber and other nutrients that are typically discarded by juicing. Our tasty version contains kale, which is high in polyphenols (a heart-healthy micronutrient), with its slight bitterness balanced by the sweetness of bananas. And ground cloves are a good source of antioxidants — but just use a tiny pinch, as cloves are potent!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped kale leaves
- 2 ripe bananas, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- Tiny pinch of ground cloves
Directions
- Put kale, bananas, yogurt, orange juice, honey and ice in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with a tiny pinch of ground cloves. Serve right away.
Nutrition information (per serving)
Makes 2 servings
Calories: 220
Total fat: 3.5 g
Saturated fat: 1.5 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Sodium: 25 mg
— The Alzheimer’s Prevention Cookbook: 100 Recipes to Boost Brain Health (© 2012 Ten Speed Press).
