Green Smoothie Kale Pineapple (Printable)

A vibrant blend of kale, pineapple, banana, and almond milk for a nutritious energizing drink.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced

02 - 1 medium ripe banana, peeled

03 - 1 cup kale leaves, stems removed, chopped

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk

05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

06 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

07 - 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup

08 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

01 - Wash and chop pineapple and kale. Peel the banana and break into chunks.

02 - Add almond milk, kale, banana, pineapple, chia seeds, lemon juice, and sweetener to blender.

03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes.

04 - Add ice cubes and blend again until smoothie reaches desired consistency.

05 - Taste and add more sweetener if needed.

06 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

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The pineapple completely masks any bitterness from the kale, so you get all those nutrients without the grassy taste
It takes literally five minutes from fridge to glass, making it actually achievable on hectic mornings

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The order you add ingredients matters, liquids first helps the blender catch everything without needing to stop and scrape down the sides
If your blender struggles with kale, blend just the kale and milk first before adding the fruit

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Use at least one frozen component to achieve that frothy, thick consistency without watering it down with too much ice
If the smoothie tastes too 'green,' add more pineapple and a squeeze of lemon juice