High Protein Vanilla Kale Banana Smoothie
A creamy, refreshing green smoothie packed with vanilla whey, almond butter, banana, and nutrient-rich fresh kale. Ready in under 5 minutes for a quick and satisfying energy boost.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Store leftover kale in the freezer to preserve freshness and reduce food waste.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Add 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk…
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Add 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk…
Add 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk and 1 cup (21g) fresh kale to high-speed blender container.
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Blend on high speed for 30 seconds…
Blend on high speed for 30 seconds until kale is completely broken down into liquid with no visible leaves remaining.
Look for: kale is completely broken down into liquid with no visible leaves remaining
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Add 1 scoop (30g) vanilla whey protein…
Add 1 scoop (30g) vanilla whey protein powder, 0.5 pcs banana, and 1 tbsp (16g) almond butter to blender.
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Blend on high speed for 30 to…
Blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until smooth, creamy, and uniform in color.
Look for: smooth, creamy, and uniform in color
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Pour into a tall glass and serve…
Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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