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    Home » Recipes by Category » Beverages & Smoothies

    Published: Feb 22, 2019 · Modified: May 10, 2021 by Nart · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Plum Mango Kale Smoothie

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     This plum mango kale smoothie is the best tropical green smoothie you'll ever have! It's a quick and delicious breakfast that's also healthy! Check out the ingredient list and you'll see why this smoothie can and WILL make you feel like you're in a tropical paradise!

    a glass of plum mango kale smoothie - moyongchid smoothie

    Plum Mango Kale Smoothie

    This tropical green smoothie with plum mangos is going to make you love your greens more. I know the idea of putting raw kale in your smoothie sounds a bit scary. But seriously, if you're like me and you work in front of the computer ALL day, you're going to love starting your day with this green smoothie. It's just so quick and easy, super refreshing and such a great way to get your fruit and veggies in. 

    If you're not convinced yet, let me tell you what the other ingredients apart from plum mangos and kale are. We've got tangerine, green apple, kiwifruit and coconut water. Nothing screams tropical paradise than these ingredients!

    Not only is this plum mango kale smoothie is delicious and healthy, but it's also perfect for those times when you might've been eating a lot of really naughty foods and are just trying to get back on track. I know you've been there and I know it's so hard to pull yourself back. But hey...start with something easy like this, and you'll definitely pull through!

    Is It Okay To Put Raw Kale In A Smoothie?

    Before we go deeper into this, I want to first tell you a little bit about eating raw kale. If you do some research on this, you'll see that, while kale is a healthy and nutritious vegetable, if you eat a large amount of it raw, it could affect your thyroid. But don't jump yet because for it to have such an effect, this large amount has to be ridiculously large. So just to be clear, a little bit of raw kale here and there won't hurt a healthy person.

    Fresh marian plums - มะยงชิด

    What Are Plum Mangos Or Marian Plums?

    Plum mangos, also known as mango plums, marian plums, and mayongchid (มะยงชิด) or maprang (มะปราง) in Thai, is a fruit native to Southeast Asia. There are a few varieties of them here in Thailand with the differences being the size and level of sweetness. In general, mayongchid is sweeter and more expensive than maprang. I'd say most people prefer mayongchid, which is what I'm using in this recipe, to maprang. However, I personally enjoy the variety that's sweet and sour.

    This type of fruit is largely grown in Nakhon Nayok, a central province in Thailand not too far from Bangkok. But when it's in season, you can usually get them anywhere in the country.

    If you've never seen marian plums in your life or can't get them in your country, don't panic, you can use mango instead. As exotic as it is, this smoothie isn't meant to be a complicated meal. While I know that marian plums aren't available everywhere in the world, the fact that me writing about them could introduce you to a new type of fruit makes me happy enough. And who knows maybe you'll find them at your local Asian grocery store when you next shop there, or the wind will take you to this side of the world one day and you might have a chance to try them. Gotta stay positive, right? 😉

    fresh plum mangos ready to eat - มะยงชิด

    How To Eat Plum Mangos Or Prepare Them For A Smoothie

    Plum mangos are very easy to eat. Do as you would with mangos. First, you want to peel, and then slice the flesh of the stone. Just a piece of cake!

    Though, some very patient people use this special kind of knife that we call meed kwan (มีดคว้าน) in Thai. You can use meed kwan to carve and stone fruits and veggies (see and buy a Thai fruit and vegetable carving knife here). This method is a bit more challenging. If you want to do it this way, stick the knife into the fruit, as close as you can to the stone, with the blade facing your right hand. Then carefully turn the fruit to the left to slice around the stone until you get to where you started and push the stone out. If you do it right, the fruit should be in one piece with a hole on each end and no part breaking away from each other. Basically, if you can put the fruit on your finger with no bruises, then that means you got it right! 

    I'd also like to mention that, this fruit prepared using the second method is often eaten with sweetened sticky rice as a treat. Shops that sell this usually stuff the sticky rice inside the stoned plum mangos. If you're a fan of Thai mango sticky rice, you're going to LOVE this! You can watch my video on how to make sweetened sticky rice here.

    five lacinato kale leaves

    What Kind Of Kale Should I Use?

    I use lacinato kale (also known as Tuscan kale, cavolo nero, and dinosaur kale) in this recipe simply because I grow it myself at home. At the time of writing, I've only ever seen kale in large supermarkets in downtown Bangkok (which isn't where I live), and it's super pricey. So I choose to grow my own. This way, it's cheaper and I know it's 100% organic.

    If you live in a country where kale is easy to find, then lucky you! I'd say curly kale would work too. But it may be a bit more bitter than the type that I use. I simply chop the leaves and use the ribs in my smoothie as well. If you're not a fan of the rips, you can cut and discard them.

    a glass of plum mango kale smoothie - moyongchid smoothie

    Ingredients

    • 3 plum mangos, peeled and pitted (other names: mango plums and marian plums)
    • ½ tangerine, peeled and seeded
    • ¼ green apple, peeled and seeded
    • 5 kale leaves
    • ½ kiwifruit, peeled
    • ½ cup of coconut water

    Instructions

    1. Freeze the fruit in advance.
    2. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

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    a glass of plum mango kale smoothie - moyongchid smoothie

    Plum Mango Kale Smoothie

    This plum mango kale smoothie is the best tropical green smoothie you'll ever have! It's a quick and delicious breakfast that's also healthy! Check out the ingredient list and you'll see why this smoothie can and WILL make you feel like you're in a tropical paradise!
    4.91 from 11 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Author: Nart

    Equipment

    • Thai fruit and vegetable carving knife

    Ingredients

    • 3 plum mangos peeled and pitted *other names: mango plums, marian plums
    • ½ tangerine peeled and seeded
    • ¼ green apple
    • 5 kale leaves chopped
    • ½ kiwifruit peeled
    • ½ cup coconut water
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Freeze the fruit in advance.
    • Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
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    1. Luke Ratford says

      April 26, 2021 at 11:43 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great idea for a healthy smoothie and perfect for the summer mornings for breakfast 🙂
      Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        May 01, 2021 at 1:23 am

        You're welcome!

        Reply
    2. Megan Stevens says

      April 02, 2021 at 11:09 pm

      5 stars
      My boys love mango, and this is a new favorite. We leave out the kale because our bodies can get too much vitamin A, but the rest as-is is just SO good. Love that it's full of fiber and electrolytes! Thank you for this fun combination that I wouldn't have thought of on my own.

      Reply
      • Nart says

        April 07, 2021 at 9:42 pm

        You're very welcome!

        Reply
    3. Tracy Koslicki says

      March 15, 2021 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      This is so delicious! I love how fresh healthy it is but also the flavor! My family loved it!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        March 16, 2021 at 11:40 am

        Thank you! So happy to hear that 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jessie says

      March 15, 2021 at 11:10 am

      5 stars
      We are always on the look out for new smoothie flavors and this one sound amazing!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        March 16, 2021 at 11:39 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Sharon says

      March 15, 2021 at 11:03 am

      5 stars
      I love this recipe now that the weather is starting to warm up. Smoothies for breakfast are such a fast and healthy option!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        March 16, 2021 at 11:39 am

        I agree!

        Reply
    6. Beth says

      March 15, 2021 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      My son is going to love trying this smoothie! Looks so wonderful and so delicious! So excited to make this!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        March 16, 2021 at 11:39 am

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Biana says

      March 15, 2021 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      This sounds so healthy and delicious! A perfect breakfast treat.

      Reply
      • Nart says

        March 16, 2021 at 11:39 am

        Thank you. Really is 🙂

        Reply
    8. Michelle says

      March 15, 2021 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      Love mango kale smoothies, but I definitely have to try adding plum! Can't wait to try it when plum season rolls around here. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        March 16, 2021 at 11:39 am

        Plum mango is actually a type of fruit 🙂

        Reply
    9. Anindya Sundar Basu says

      July 09, 2020 at 9:25 am

      4 stars
      I love reading your blog for all the new recipes that you cook or present. I get to learn so many things from your food posts. Have never heard of this and I wonder if this is available in India

      Reply
      • Nart says

        July 19, 2020 at 11:14 am

        Thank you so much Anindya! Always happy to hear that my readers have learned something from my blog. See if you can find these ingredients. hehe.

        Reply
    10. Vidya Sury says

      July 08, 2020 at 11:31 pm

      5 stars
      Your presentation of the smoothie is beautiful! I love smoothies. I've never had kale - it is not a local green and is probably available in specialty stores. I am sure I can sub it for spinach with the other fruits, right? Must be really great chilled.

      Reply
      • Nart says

        July 19, 2020 at 11:12 am

        Yes, definitely 🙂 Spinach is a great choice in fact.

        Reply
    11. Travel Clans says

      July 08, 2020 at 2:11 pm

      gotta say not a fan of kale! Just never liked the taste! But will try it since its a mix with plums!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        July 19, 2020 at 11:04 am

        Aw, no! Kale is so good! 😀

        Reply
    12. Patrice says

      July 08, 2020 at 8:08 am

      5 stars
      I'm a smoothie lover and your kale plum smoothie sounds delicious. I love the contrast of the plums with the greens in your photo!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        July 08, 2020 at 11:46 am

        Thanks so much! Kale and marian plums are such a nice combo!

        Reply
    13. Michelle says

      July 08, 2020 at 4:54 am

      I would have never thought to uses these ingredients together to make a smoothie.

      Reply
      • Nart says

        July 08, 2020 at 11:50 am

        They go so well 🙂

        Reply

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