Description

This Kale Pineapple Green Smoothie perfectly balances health and flavor, masking the bitterness of kale with the sweetness of pineapple, providing a dense nutritional profile without compromising taste.

Ingredients

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2 cups Packed Fresh or Frozen Kale
1.5 cups Frozen Pineapple Chunks
1 cup Coconut Water or Almond Milk
1 tablespoon Hemp Seeds or Chia Seeds
1 teaspoon Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 inch Knob Fresh Ginger (Optional)

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Instructions

Wash your kale thoroughly in cold water and strip the leaves from the stems
Add the coconut water or almond milk to the blender first
Add hemp seeds or chia seeds, ginger, and kale to the blender
Place the frozen pineapple chunks on top
Start blending on low speed for a few pulses, then increase to high speed for 45 to 60 seconds until smooth
Taste and adjust thickness or tartness by adding more liquid or lime juice if needed
Pour into a chilled glass and serve immediately

Notes

For a different flavor, substitute half the kale with baby spinach.

Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of lime juice or adding honey.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Category: Breakfast
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass
Calories: 185 kcal
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg