Yes, there is kale in this smoothie. Let’s just get that out of the way. But the frozen kale is virtually undetectable. Instead, all you taste is a a dreamy blend of cherries, vanilla, coconut water and almond butter. This is one of my favorite “dinner” smoothies or a great pick me up after a good workout. Even better, if you happen to be a grower of kale like me, this is a tasty way to use a bumper crop of kale up.

I adapted this smoothie from Julie Morris’s Superfood Smoothies, with a couple of key changes.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen cherries
• 1-2 cups packed frozen kale (adjust to taste)
• 2 Tbsp almond butter
• 2 cups coconut water
• 1/2 tsp wheatgrass powder
• 2 Tbsp collagen hydrolysate
• 2 Tbsp vanilla extract
• Drizzle of honey to taste

Directions:

Toss everything in the blender – being careful that the almond butter is towards the center (it can stick to the walls). Blend thoroughly. Pour into a pre-chilled glass and enjoy!

Makes 2 16-Ounce servings. One for you, and one for a friend…if you can keep yourself from not drinking it all!