Green Smoothie Kale Pineapple (Printable)
Nutritious blend of kale, pineapple, banana, and citrus for a fresh, energizing drink.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated, optional
08 - 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, to taste, optional
→ Ice
09 - 1/2 cup ice cubes, optional
# Directions:
01 - Place the kale, pineapple, banana, almond milk, orange juice, and any optional add-ins including chia seeds, ginger, or sweetener into a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is completely smooth and no leafy pieces remain.
03 - Add the ice cubes and blend again until the smoothie reaches desired coldness and frothy consistency.
04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness with additional honey or maple syrup if needed.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately while cold. Optionally garnish with pineapple slice or chia seeds.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The natural sweetness from pineapple completely masks any bitterness from the kale
- It comes together in literally five minutes with zero cooking required
02 -
- Adding all ingredients at once instead of layering helps everything blend more evenly
- Letting the smoothie sit too long causes separation, so drink it within 15 minutes
03 -
- Start your blender on low speed before increasing to high to prevent air pockets
- If the kale flavor still comes through too strong, add another quarter banana