Green Smoothie Kale Pineapple (Printable)

A nutrient-rich smoothie blending kale, pineapple, banana, and citrus flavors for a fresh boost.

# What You Need:

→ Greens

01 - 2 cups kale leaves, tough stems removed and roughly chopped

→ Fruits

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

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed preferred

→ Add-Ins

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup

→ Ice

09 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place kale, pineapple, banana, almond milk, orange juice, and optional add-ins into blender.
02 - Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth and no leafy pieces remain.
03 - Add ice cubes and blend again until smoothie reaches desired cold temperature and frothy consistency.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness with additional honey or maple syrup if needed.
05 - Pour immediately into glasses and serve chilled.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The pineapple completely masks any bitterness from the kale so you get all the nutrients without the grassy taste
  • It comes together in literally five minutes making it impossible to skip breakfast even on chaotic mornings
02 -
  • Start with less liquid than you think you need because you can always add more but you cannot fix a watery smoothie
  • If your blender struggles with the kale blend the liquids and soft fruit first before adding the greens
03 -
  • Invest in frozen fruit when it's on sale to keep smoothie costs down year round
  • Clean your blender immediately with warm water and soap because dried smoothie is a nightmare to scrub

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