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Green Fig & Kale Smoothie

May 9, 2014 by Hillary 7 Comments

I deem green figs the next best ingredient for green smoothies. Thank you Peanut Butter Runner for introducing me to one of Trader Joe’s newest frozen items: organic green figs. These babies are BIG. I adore fresh figs, but had never thought about using them in a smoothie.

Figs are a rich source of magnesium, potassium, calcium, and iron and are high in fiber.

Here’s a recipe I whipped up yesterday afternoon – no sugar added!

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Green Fig & Kale Smoothie

serves 1 // gluten-free & vegan

  • 3/4 c. Trader Joe’s unsweetened coconut milk beverage (may substitute regular coconut milk)
  • 1/2 small frozen banana
  • 2 large frozen green figs
  • 1/2 T hemp seeds
  • 2 large handfuls fresh kale

suggested additions >> almond butter // dates // chia or flax // chard or spinach

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 What’s the tastiest smoothie you’ve made recently?

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  1. Chicago Jogger says

    May 9, 2014 at 5:34 am

    This smoothie looks delicious! I haven’t seen the green figs yet. I have a Trader Joe’s around the corner so now I have no excuse :)

    Reply
  2. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

    May 9, 2014 at 5:39 am

    This smoothie looks fantastic! Figs are absolutely amazing, especially when they’re fresh right off the tree. My dad has a fig tree at his house, so in the fall, we’re lucky enough to get some fresh ones!

    Reply
  3. Elizabeth {Positively Healthy} says

    May 9, 2014 at 5:39 am

    Oh man this looks great! I love figs but never thought about using them in a smoothie. Totally going to try this out!

    Reply
  4. Traci says

    May 9, 2014 at 11:17 am

    I get SO excited when I hear about Trader Joe’s products that I haven’t yet tried or even known about! I’ll be sure to look out for these green figs when I’m there tomorrow. :]

    Reply
  5. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    May 9, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    I have never seen those, but they look yummy! I LOVE figs, but I need a new blender so badly!

    Reply
  6. Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says

    May 12, 2014 at 9:35 am

    Ooooh yum, I’ve never bought frozen figs before, but the next time I’m at TJ’s I totally will be picking up a bag!

    Reply
  7. Robyn @ thereallife_RD says

    May 13, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    WHAT!? I can’t wait to try TJ’s frozen figs! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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