Kale Pineapple Spinach Smoothie (Printable Version)
Refreshing green blend with kale, pineapple, and spinach for a nutritious start.
# Ingredient List:
→ Greens
01 - 1 cup fresh kale leaves, stems removed
02 - 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
→ Fruit
03 - 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen
04 - 1 ripe banana
→ Liquids
05 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
06 - ½ cup cold water, optional for consistency
→ Optional Add-Ins
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
# How to Make It:
01 - Wash the kale and spinach thoroughly under cold water, removing any tough stems from the kale.
02 - Place kale, spinach, pineapple chunks, banana, and almond milk into a high-speed blender container.
03 - If using chia seeds, grated ginger, or lemon juice, add them to the blender now.
04 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes. Add cold water gradually if consistency is too thick.
05 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness with maple syrup if desired. Pour immediately into glasses and serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The pineapple masks any bitterness from the greens so you actually enjoy drinking your vegetables
- It takes five minutes flat including cleanup time on busy mornings
02 -
- A truly smooth texture requires a full minute of blending on high speed
- Frozen fruit eliminates the need for ice which only dilutes the flavor
03 -
- Freeze ripe bananas in chunks when they start spotting and you will always be ready
- Invest in a blender with enough power to completely break down leafy greens