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Energy Shake

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Energy ShakeNigel Cox

You don't need a juicer to make this sweet, smooth drink, which is rich in vitamins A and C—a blender can puree the fibrous kale and soft kiwi and banana.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
1 banana, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup (packed) coarsely chopped kale leaves, center stalk and stem removed
1/2 kiwi, peeled
2 pitted medjool dates, coarsely chopped
Test kitchen tip: Freeze the banana for a colder, thicker beverage.

Preparation

  1. Combine orange juice, banana, chopped kale, kiwi, and chopped dates in blender. Puree until smooth, stopping and scraping down sides of blender as needed. Divide between two 12-ounce glasses and serve.

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