Green Smoothie Kale Pineapple (Print version)

A creamy blend of kale, pineapple, and banana for a refreshing morning boost.

# What you need:

→ Greens

01 - 2 cups fresh kale leaves, stems removed, chopped

→ Fruits

02 - 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
03 - 1 ripe banana, peeled

→ Liquid

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)

→ Boosters (optional)

05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

# Directions:

01 - Place the kale, pineapple chunks, and banana into a blender container.
02 - Pour in the almond milk and any optional boosters you wish to include.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust with additional lemon juice or add a few ice cubes for a colder, thicker consistency.
05 - Pour immediately into glasses and enjoy while fresh.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The natural sweetness from pineapple masks any bitterness from the kale so you actually enjoy drinking your greens
  • It comes together in under five minutes with zero cooking required
02 -
  • Frozen banana instead of fresh transforms the texture into something almost like soft serve
  • Blend the kale and milk first before adding fruit if you want to ensure zero green chunks
03 -
  • Buy kale in bulk and pre stem chop it, then freeze in bags for smoothie ready portions
  • The longer you blend, the smoother and more palatable the kale becomes

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