Green Smoothie Kale Pineapple (Printable)
A vibrant blend of kale, pineapple, banana, and ginger for a fresh, nutrient-rich drink.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits & Vegetables
01 - 2 cups fresh kale leaves, stems removed
02 - 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
03 - 1 medium ripe banana
04 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
→ Liquids
05 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
06 - ½ cup cold water
→ Extras
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
09 - 2–3 ice cubes (optional, for a colder smoothie)
# Directions:
01 - Place the kale, pineapple, banana, ginger, almond milk, and water into a high-speed blender.
02 - Add chia seeds, lemon juice, and ice cubes if using.
03 - Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness as desired by adding more banana or water.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The pineapple naturally masks any bitterness from the kale, so you get all the nutrition without the grassy taste
- It takes literally five minutes from start to finish, and you probably have everything in your fridge already
02 -
- Do not skip the ginger, even if you think you do not like ginger—it transforms this from a sweet drink into something refreshing and sophisticated
- Drink immediately because the enzymes in fresh pineapple can make the texture change if it sits too long, and nobody likes a separated smoothie
03 -
- Add your liquids first when loading the blender to help the blades move freely and prevent stuck chunks
- Start with less water than you think you need, you can always thin it out but you cannot thicken a smoothie once blended