Green Smoothie Kale Pineapple (Printable)

A quick, vibrant blend of kale, pineapple, and banana delivering natural energy and freshness.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
02 - 1 medium banana, peeled

→ Greens

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

→ Liquids

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

→ Optional Add-ins

05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness
07 - ½ cup ice cubes for a colder smoothie

# Directions:

01 - Add the chopped pineapple, banana, and kale leaves to a blender.
02 - Pour in the almond milk.
03 - Add chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and ice cubes if using.
04 - Blend on high speed for 45–60 seconds, or until completely smooth and creamy.
05 - Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
06 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The pineapple completely masks any bitterness from the kale, so you get all the nutrients without the grassy taste
  • It takes literally five minutes from fridge to glass, making it impossible to skip breakfast even on chaotic mornings
02 -
  • Kale stems never fully break down, so spend the extra minute removing them before blending
  • If you don't have a high powered blender, chop your kale into smaller pieces first
03 -
  • If your blender struggles, add the liquid first then gradually add the leafy greens
  • The sweetness of your pineapple determines whether you need any additional honey

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