January 29, 2013
I am so honored and excited to announce my partnership with the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association & Easyhomemeals.com. As a busy mom of three very active children, it is fabulous to be a part of the new food panel for Easy Home Meals. To kick off the new year, Cherry-Coconut and Kale Smoothie is healthy, filled with antioxidants and tastes great. We absolutely love kale smoothies for breakfast or afternoon snacks, and this new kale smoothie uses frozen cherries, Birds Eye frozen coconut and Dole frozen pineapple. I also love to use Yoplait frozen Greek yogurt in my smoothies to boost protein in my diet as well as the kids. Using frozen foods are a lifesaver. They are budget friendly, healthy and convenient. People often ask is frozen fruit as healthy as fresh? With shipping and storage, fresh fruit can sit around for as long as two weeks before it gets to your local supermarket. In contrast, frozen fruits are often picked and frozen at the peak of freshness. It’s great to use frozen fruits in smoothies because the fruits are already cold, and there won’t be a need to add any ice. I hope you’ll like this recipe as much as we do and stay tuned for more recipes this coming your with NFRA and Easy Home Meals.
Cherry-Coconut and Kale Smoothie
Prep:
10 minutes
Yield:
4 servings
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup frozen vanilla or strawberry Greek yogurt
1 banana
2 cups kale
1 cup frozen pineapple
1 cup frozen cherries
1/4 cup frozen coconut
1. Combine all ingredients in a container of a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Posted by Alison Lewis
Filed in: Beverages, Breakfast
Tags : antioxidant recipes, benefits of frozen fruits, birds eye frozen coconut, cherry recipes, coconut recipes, dole frozen, frozen food benefits, Greek yogurt recipes, kale recipes, kale smoothie recipes, kid friendly healthy recipes, NFRA, Smoothie Recipes, yoplait frozen yogurt
19 Responses to “Cherry-Coconut and Kale Smoothie: Budget Friendly and Packed with Antioxidants”
We love smoothies in our house!! Can wait to try this recipe!
So excited to be on the panel with you!!
Mary says:
What's the nutritional info. Cal Fat protein?
I need to jump on the smoothie bandwagon because I think I'd very much like a drink like this. First problem is that i need a blender. Next purchase!
Eric says:
I am on this today! Sounds GREAT
Amy says:
That is great to know about frozen fruit. I had no idea but it makes perfect sense
LIsa says:
Can't wait to try this. Great idea to add coconut and cherries!
Oooooooo I want to funnel 13 of these smoothies into my orifice!
Love, love, love this! I'm on a kale juicing kick, but can't wait to try your cherry-coconut version. Yum!
I need to make some more smoothies myself, and this one looks perfect!
Oh my gosh, this seriously sounds so delicious Alison!! I wish I had one of these in front of me right now!! :)
William says:
I just made this! ! I would not have put these ingredients together but it is really fantastic!
This has everything I love packed into one smoothie!
Wow, now that's a great flavour of smoothie!
I have been making a ton of smoothies lately and this one is going on my to-make list!
Congratulations Alison! This smoothie does sound like it's packed with antioxidants.
John says:
Don't you need some liquid fo add to this?
Nancy says:
We made these this morning! AWESOME Alison
I love the combination of flavors! And what a ways to start the day.
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