Recipes Everyday Cooking Apple and Kale Smoothie 2.0 (3) 3 Reviews 1 Photo Instead of refueling with a sugary sports drink, try this energizing combination of protein-rich cottage cheese, wholesome kale and applesauce. Recipe by Gay Lea Foods Co-operative® Updated on August 22, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 7 mins Total Time: 7 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 2 to 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup Nordica 1% or Fat Free Cottage Cheese 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup chopped frozen kale or spinach 1 small ripe banana ½ cup water ½ cup crushed ice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Optional) ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Combine cottage cheese, applesauce, kale, banana, water, ice, lemon juice, vanilla (if using) and cinnamon in a blender. Blend on high speed for 2 minutes or until very smooth. Serve immediately. Tips: Add maple syrup or honey to sweeten to taste. Adjust thickness with extra water to taste. Omit the crushed ice and use a frozen sliced banana instead. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 113 Calories 1g Fat 18g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 113 % Daily Value * Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Cholesterol 5mg 2% Sodium 152mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 18g 7% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 13g Protein 9g Vitamin C 17mg 87% Calcium 51mg 4% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 252mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved