Kale "Monster" Smoothie Bowls

Kale is delicious, but it can be intimidating for littles to try. A great way to introduce new vegetables is to mix it with something kids do like, like a smoothie! A smoothie bowl has a consistency like ice cream, so you can enjoy this as a sweet treat! 

Don't forget to make it with your little ones so they are more interested to try it. Learn more about kale here. 

Kale "Monster" Smoothie Bowls

Makes 1 large bowl or 2 small bowls

INGREDIENTS

• 1 packed cup kale leaves
• 1 frozen banana
• 2 tablespoons almond butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 to 4 tablespoons milk (any kind)
• Fruit and toppings such as strawberries, blueberries, seeds, and chopped nuts

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Rip up kale leaves (be sure to remove any tough stem) and add to a blender with the frozen banana, nut/seed butter, and vanilla. Add 2 tablespoons of your milk of choice, but don’t add too much or the smoothie won’t be thick.
2. Blend until smooth, adding more milk if needed. Smoothie melted or not thick enough? Blend in ice until the desired consistency is reached.
3. Spoon smoothie “ice cream” into bowls and create a flat surface with the back of a spoon. Decorate with toppings. Enjoy!

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*To make the chocolate version, add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder to the blender with the other ingredients.

This recipe was developed by Heather Staller in collaboration with Veggie Buds. 

Heather is a mom of two boys, ages 7 and 5, and cooking instructor specializing in bringing cooking into preschool classrooms. After college, Heather knew she wanted to be a teacher, but first followed her lifelong dream of going to culinary school. Teaching cooking combines both of her passions, and she truly enjoys introducing young children to the joys of cooking with fresh ingredients. Find Heather on Instagram (@heather.happykidskitchen), where she shares inventive kid-friendly recipes and ideas for cooking with kids at home.

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