Green Smoothie Kale Pineapple (Print Version)
A nutritious blend of kale, pineapple, banana, and citrus for a revitalizing drink.
# What You 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 (or other plant milk)
05 - 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
→ Add-Ins
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for fiber and omega-3s)
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional, for extra zing)
08 - 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
→ Ice
09 - 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for a colder smoothie)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place the kale, pineapple, banana, almond milk, orange juice, and any optional add-ins (chia seeds, ginger, honey/maple syrup) into a blender.
02 - Blend on high for 1–2 minutes, or until completely smooth.
03 - Add the ice cubes and blend again until the smoothie is cold and frothy.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The pineapple completely masks any bitterness from the kale, so it tastes like a tropical vacation instead of health food
- It takes literally five minutes to throw together, making it perfect for busy mornings when you want something nutritious but dont have time to cook
02 -
- If your blender isnt very powerful, blend the kale with the liquids first before adding the frozen fruit to avoid chunky textures
- Drinking this immediately makes a huge difference in taste and texture, as the enzymes in fresh pineapple start breaking down pretty quickly
03 -
- If the kale flavor is still too strong for you, try baby kale or spinach instead for a milder taste
- Adding a scoop of plain protein powder turns this into a complete post-workout meal