Green Smoothie Kale Pineapple (Printable)
Vibrant blend of kale, pineapple, and banana for a refreshingly healthy start or snack.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
02 - 1 medium ripe banana, peeled
→ Greens
03 - 1 cup kale leaves, tough stems removed and chopped
→ Liquids
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
→ Add-Ins
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
→ Ice
08 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
# Steps:
01 - Wash all fresh produce thoroughly. Dice the pineapple into small cubes, remove tough stems from kale leaves and chop into manageable pieces, peel the banana.
02 - Add almond milk, kale, banana, pineapple, chia seeds if using, lemon juice, and sweetener of choice to blender jar.
03 - Blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth and no leafy chunks remain.
04 - Add ice cubes to blender and pulse 2-3 times until incorporated and smoothie reaches desired consistency.
05 - Taste the smoothie and add additional honey or maple syrup if more sweetness is desired.
06 - Pour into chilled glasses and serve right away while cold and frothy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet pineapple perfectly masks any bitterness from the kale, so you actually enjoy drinking your greens
- It comes together in under five minutes and keeps you full until lunch without feeling heavy
02 -
- Over blending kale can make it taste bitter, so blend just until smooth and no longer
- Frozen fruit eliminates the need for ice and prevents your smoothie from becoming watered down
03 -
- Start your blender on low speed to prevent spinach from flying up and sticking to the sides
- If your smoothie is too thick, add liquid one tablespoon at a time rather than dumping it all in at once