Green Smoothie Kale Pineapple (Printable)

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

# What You'll 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)

# Directions:

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 1–2 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The lime juice cuts through any bitterness from the kale so you actually enjoy drinking it
  • It takes literally five minutes from fridge to glass when you're rushing out the door
  • The natural sweetness from pineapple means you barely need any added sugar
02 -
  • If your blender struggles with raw kale try packing it down and adding a splash more liquid before blending
  • The smoothie tastes infinitely better ice cold so don't skip the ice if your fruit wasn't frozen
03 -
  • Invest in a blender with actual power cheap ones leave chunks of kale that ruin the whole experience
  • Drink it immediately because the nutrients start degrading after it sits for too long

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