Green Smoothie Kale Pineapple (Printable)

A vibrant blend of kale, pineapple, banana, and almond milk for a refreshing nutritious boost.

# What You Need:

→ Greens

01 - 2 cups fresh kale leaves, stems removed

→ Fruits

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

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or other plant-based milk
05 - 1/2 cup cold water

→ Extras

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
07 - Juice of 1/2 lime
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup optional, adjust to taste
09 - Ice cubes optional, for a colder smoothie

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the kale, pineapple, banana, almond milk, water, chia seeds if using, lime juice, and honey or maple syrup if using in a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
03 - Add ice cubes if desired and blend again until incorporated.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or liquid as needed.
05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The tropical pineapple masks any bitterness from the greens so it actually tastes like a treat
  • It comes together in literally five minutes with zero cooking required
  • You get two servings of vegetables before you've even fully woken up
02 -
  • Blending greens thoroughly is nonnegotiable or you'll end up chewing your drink
  • Drinking it right after blending makes a huge difference in texture and freshness
  • The lime juice is not optional unless you actually enjoy the taste of raw kale
03 -
  • Pack the kale down tight when measuring to get the full nutritional benefit
  • Start with less liquid and add more as needed rather than making it too thin

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