Green Smoothie Kale Pineapple (Printable)

A refreshing blend of kale, pineapple, banana, and almond milk for a nutrient-packed drink.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 cups fresh kale leaves, stems removed, chopped

02 - 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks

03 - 1 ripe banana, peeled

04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk

05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds

06 - 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

01 - Place the kale, pineapple chunks, and banana into a blender container.

02 - Pour in almond milk and add any optional boosters you wish to include.

03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

04 - Taste and adjust with more lemon juice or add ice cubes for a colder, thicker texture.

05 - Pour into glasses and serve right away for best flavor and texture.

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The pineapple completely masks any bitterness from the kale, so you get all the nutrition without that healthy aftertaste.
It takes literally five minutes from cupboard to glass, making it impossible to talk yourself out of making it.

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I learned the hard way that blending room temperature ingredients yields a lukewarm smoothie—freeze your fruit or use chilled milk.
The order you add ingredients actually matters—liquids go last to help everything circulate properly.

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A high speed blender makes a noticeable difference with kale, breaking down those fibrous leaves into silkiness.
If your smoothie tastes too healthy, a tiny pinch of salt rounds out the flavors and makes the fruit pop.