Green Smoothie with Kale Pineapple (Print Version)
Nutrient-packed blend of kale, pineapple, banana, and ginger for a refreshing, natural fruit-veg drink.
# What You 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
# How To Make:
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 Tips:
01 -
- The ginger gives you that zingy morning energy without needing coffee
- Its basically a salad in a glass but actually enjoyable
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- Kale needs serious blending time—if you still see green bits, keep going
- Freezing your fruit beforehand means you can skip the ice and avoid watering it down
03 -
- Start with less liquid than you think you need—you can always add more but cannot take it out
- Fresh ginger freezes beautifully so keep a chunk in the freezer and grate it directly into the blender