Green Smoothie Kale Pineapple (Printable)

A quick blend of kale, pineapple, and banana for a fresh, energizing beverage.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped

02 - 1 medium banana, peeled

03 - 1 cup fresh kale leaves, stems removed and chopped

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

06 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

07 - ½ cup ice cubes

01 - Add the chopped pineapple, banana, and kale leaves to the blender container.

02 - Pour in the almond milk over the solid ingredients.

03 - Add chia seeds, sweetener, and ice cubes if desired to enhance texture and flavor.

04 - Blend on high speed for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy with no visible leaf pieces.

05 - Taste the smoothie and add additional honey or maple syrup if more sweetness is preferred.

06 - Pour immediately into glasses and enjoy while fresh.

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The kale actually disappears into the background, letting the tropical flavors shine while still packing in those greens
It takes literally five minutes from start to finish, perfect for busy mornings when you still want something nourishing

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The trick to hiding the kale taste is blending it thoroughly with the pineapple before adding the other ingredients
Using at least one frozen element makes all the difference between a juice-like drink and a creamy smoothie

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Add the kale first and pulse it with just a splash of milk before adding other ingredients, which breaks it down more effectively
If your blender struggles with the kale, try adding half the milk first, blending, then adding the rest