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Strawberry Mango Kale Smoothie

Mar 14, 2026

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
0 mins
Calories Per Serving:
165 kcal
Servings / Amount:
2

Strawberry Mango Kale Smoothie

This sweet savoury drink is perfect for warmer weather to cool off. With both delicious fruits and nutritious greens, it has all the health benefits you’ll need in a day.

Ingredients

Makes about 2 servings (roughly two 10–12 oz glasses). The total blended volume is about 2 to 2½ cups.

  • 1 1/2 cups of kale (without stems)
  • 1 cup ‌frozen mango chunks
  • 1 cup of frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 banana (sliced into smaller pieces)
  • 1 cup regular or almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup of low fat Greek Yogurt

Vegan Option: Replace Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt

Dairy-Free Option: Use almond milk or another plant-based milk and dairy-free yogurt

Instructions

  1. Pour into a blender one cup of regular or almond milk
  2. Remove stems from 1 1/2 cups of kale and add to the blender
  3. Blend on low or medium until there are no large leafy bits left
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds to the blender
  5. Add 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt to the blender
  6. Add in 1 cup of frozen mango chunks and 1 cup of frozen strawberries to the blender
  7. Cut 1/2 a banana into medium-sized slices and add to the blender
  8. Blend on low and increase quickly to high, then let it blend on high until thoroughly blended, and the mixture looks uniform
  9. Pour the mixture into a cup and serve!

TIPS

1. If not sweet enough, use healthy sources of sugar like honey or date syrup
2. Always blend the kale and milk first to ensure a liquid consistency and so you do not have large chunks of kale in your drink
3. Freezing your kale leaves before putting them in can help make them break down more easily
4. If saving the extra for later servings at a later time, make sure to shake the mixture in the container before serving
5. This is the perfect smoothie for people with type 1 diabetes because it combines the fiber and omega-3 fatty acids found in chia seeds with nutrient/vitamin-rich low glycemic (meaning slow release of sugar into the blood stream) fruits and kale which prevents spikes in blood sugar
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Recipe Contributor

My team at Youth for Diabetes Awareness Association, our volunteers, and I have researched and created this recipe, and we’re excited to share it with you. We had so much fun working on this and learned a lot throughout the process!

Maryam Ali, YDAA Outreach Coordinator

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Nutritional Information

(per serving)

Serving Size: 10-12 oz
Calories:  165 kcal
Fat:  3 g
Carbohydrates:  27 g
Fiber:  5 g
Protein:  8 g
Note: These values are based on the ingredients provided, excluding any add-ons or substitutes.

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