Flax and Kale Green Smoothie Bowls

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This blend of banana, ground flaxseed, dates, kale and almonds is sweet, healthy and full of fibre!

Ingredients:

• 1 banana
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) almond butter
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) ground flaxseed
• 1 cup (250 mL) kale, chopped
• 2 dates, pitted
• 1 cup (250 mL) milk
• Toppings: 
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) sliced almond
• 2 date, chopped
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) ground flaxseed

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine banana, almond butter, ground flaxseed, kale, dates and milk. Cover and blend until smooth.
2. Pour smoothie into two bowls and top with almonds, dates and ground flaxseed. Serve.
5. Serving: 2 smoothie bowls.
6. Serving size: 1 1/4 cup (310 mL) smoothie plus toppings. Each serving contains 2 Tbsp (30 mL) of flax.

Serving Size: 2 smoothie bowls.