Green Smoothie Kale Pineapple (Printable)
A vibrant blend of kale, pineapple, banana, and citrus for a nutritious and refreshing drink.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Greens
01 - 2 cups kale leaves, tough stems removed and roughly chopped
→ Fruits
02 - 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
03 - 1 ripe banana, peeled
→ Liquids
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed preferred
→ Add-Ins
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
→ Ice
09 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
# Steps:
01 - Place the kale, pineapple, banana, almond milk, orange juice, and any optional add-ins (chia seeds, ginger, honey or maple syrup) into a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth and no leafy pieces remain.
03 - Add the ice cubes and blend again until the smoothie is cold and frothy.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness if needed, then pour into glasses and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The pineapple completely masks any bitterness from the kale, so you actually look forward to drinking your greens
- Takes exactly five minutes from fridge to glass, making it impossible to talk yourself out of making it
02 -
- If your blender sounds like it is dying, stop and add more liquid before you burn out the motor
- Dinking this immediately matters because the chia seeds will turn it into pudding if you let it sit too long
03 -
- Massage your kale with a little olive oil before adding it if you want to reduce bitterness even more
- A splash of coconut milk instead of almond makes it taste like a fancy smoothie shop drink