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Raspberry Kale Smoothie with Coconut Water

May 22, 2016 5 Comments

Coconut water makes this healthy vegan, gluten-free raspberry kale smoothie incredibly refreshing and super hydrating.

Raspberry Kale Smoothie with Coconut Water

I really, really want to like coconut water. It’s low-calorie, super hydrating, and has tons of potassium. It’s pretty much like nature’s Gatorade, and seeing as how I run five miles five times a week, I should be guzzling it by the gallon.

But…I can’t get past the taste. Am I missing something? No matter how many brands and how many times I try it, it always tastes like murky, slightly salty water. It’s not bad exactly, but it’s not good either.

My office used to be in a really trendy section of Soho, sandwiched on one floor of a building otherwise occupied by major fashion designers. There were models everywhere, wearing workout pants and giant sunglasses and sipping coconut water. I always felt distinctly uncool at lunch when I dashed to the bodega across the street for…a can of diet ginger ale.

There is a way though, to reap all the health and status benefits of coconut water without actually having to chug it straight from the bottle–blend it into a smoothie!

Lately I’ve been loving this raspberry kale smoothie with coconut water. Usually I make smoothies with almond milk or yogurt, which gives them a rich, creamy taste. The coconut water is definitely lighter, cleaner, and brighter. This smoothie is sweet, tart, and incredibly refreshing–especially after a sweaty warm weather run. I swear I drink it and instantly feel totally recovered.

And totally cool 🙂

Raspberry Kale Smoothie with Coconut Water

Raspberry Kale Smoothie with Coconut Water
2016-05-20 15:19:49
Serves 1
This vegan, gluten-free smoothie is super hydrating and packed with potassium, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
  2. 1/2 large banana, peeled, frozen, and cut into chunks
  3. 1 cup loosely packed kale
  4. 1 1/4 cups coconut water
  5. 1 tablespoon chia seeds (or 2 tablespoons raw gluten-free oats)
  6. 4-5 large ice cubes
  7. Gluten-free granola for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Combine the raspberries, banana, kale, coconut water, chia seeds, and ice in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and sprinkle with granola, if desired.
By Turnip the Oven
Turnip the Oven https://turniptheoven.com/
Coconut water makes this healthy vegan, gluten-free raspberry kale smoothie incredibly refreshing and super hydrating. The perfect post-workout breakfast or snack!

Filed Under: Breakfast, Drinks, Gluten-Free, Vegan Tagged With: coconut, kale, raspberry, smoothie

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Comments

  1. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says

    May 22, 2016 at 8:42 pm

    I sooooo agree with you! I think coconut water is amazing in smoothies.. But I just can’t get past the taste when it’s on its own. This looks amazing!

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  2. Jackie Garvin says

    May 22, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    Gosh, this looks refreshing and filling and tasty….all these things you want from a smoothie. The photos are stunning!

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  3. Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says

    May 23, 2016 at 4:49 am

    What a delicious looking smoothie! Love the flavours!

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  4. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

    May 23, 2016 at 6:14 am

    I love the idea of blending coconut water into a smoothie! I’m with you, I never saw the appeal of coconut water on its own, it has such a weird taste!

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  5. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    May 23, 2016 at 6:43 am

    I have been adding kale to my smoothies every mornign for a while now and I feel so much better for it. I love the colour of this smoothie.

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