Kale Pineapple Smoothie – plant-based on a budget

Win the green smoothie game with this Kale Pineapple Smoothie Recipe. It’s made with just 5 ingredients, ready in minutes, packed with fiber, nutrients and antioxidants, and you can’t even taste the kale in front of the tropical, fruity deliciousness!

The Ultimate Kale Pineapple Smoothie

With a basic Kale Banana Smoothie recipe in hand, it’s time to up your green smoothie game to the max with this Kale Pineapple Smoothie. It’s sweet, creamy, and packed with fiber, antioxidants, and micronutrients, and you wouldn’t even know the kale (or spinach) was there if it wasn’t for the color!

Feel summery all year round while slinging in nutrients with a combo of goodies like frozen pineapple and banana, orange juice, plant-based milk, and kale or spinach. Plus, there’s no added sugar and multiple ways to customize the recipe.

Not only does the flavor get you to the beach, but this tropical green smoothie is packed with fiber and nutrients to keep you feeling satisfied and energized for a nutrient-dense breakfast or snack. Oh, and did we mention it’s kid-friendly too?!

Kale Pineapple Banana Smoothie Benefits

pineapple is a highly nutritious ingredient with impressive levels of antioxidants (to protect our body from harmful free radicals) along with vitamin C (100% per 250ml pot!), manganese, copper and vitamin B6, as well as the beneficial enzyme bromelain. ‘ This can help reduce inflammation and improve the immune system and digestive health.

In the meantime, Kale is one of the most nutritious foods in the world. In addition to being high in fiber, this green is rich in antioxidants and particularly impressive levels of vitamins C and K. These are beneficial for the development and healing of body tissues, immune system health, blood clotting and bone health.

bananas are also a great addition to this healthy pineapple smoothie. Along with fiber and antioxidants, they’re a great source of potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. Potassium helps regulate fluid balance, improves nervous system health, regulates muscle and heart contractions, and may lower blood pressure. Meanwhile, vitamin B6 is important for brain development, nervous system and immune system health.

The ingredients for the green pineapple smoothie

• pineapple: We love frozen pineapples, but you can use fresh if you prefer. Mango would work too, or combine both for a delicious mango smoothie with green pineapple.
• Banana: Use frozen, slightly overripe bananas for a thick, sweet tropical green smoothie.

Check out this how-to guide on how to freeze bananas to make smoothie prep a breeze in the future!

• Green: We love making this into a Kale Pineapple Smoothie with raw kale (make sure to remove the thick stems). But you could also make a pineapple and spinach smoothie or combine both.
• Orange juice: Or apple juice. Fresh is best or look for options with no added sugar.
• plant milk: Using plant-based milk helps make a creamier pineapple green smoothie. We use plant-based vanilla milk, but you can use any unsweetened non-dairy milk (almond, cashew, coconut milk, etc.) and add ½-1 tsp vanilla extract separately.

For a thicker smoothie, use non-dairy products yogurt instead of this. For a lighter, healthier pineapple smoothie, use coconut water.

What could I add to a Pineapple Kale Smoothie?

There are many ways to tweak this green pineapple smoothie recipe to your liking, both in terms of flavor and nutrition.

• Sweetener: The fruit sweetness is enough for us, but it could be strengthened with maple syrup or 1-2 dates.
• Other fruits: Replace some pineapple with peach, mango, blueberry, or strawberries.
• Cucumber: Boost the detoxifying “green” with a Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie by adding ½ cup sliced ​​cucumber (with skin). It also contains many phytonutrients with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
• Ginger: Add minced ginger (½ teaspoon) or ginger powder (small pinch) to increase pep, as well as digestive and tummy-soothing benefits.
• lime juice: Just a little to brighten up the kale/spinach pineapple banana smoothie.
• avocado: Add ½ small avocado for extra heart-healthy fats and creamy flavor. They are also loaded with antioxidants and several vitamins and minerals.
• Oats: ¼ cup of oatmeal adds a ton of fiber to keep you fuller longer.
• seeds: Add 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds, chia seeds, or hemp seeds for extra fiber, plant-based protein, and heart-healthy omega-3s.
• Seed/Nut Butter: For extra protein, fiber, and healthy fats, add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter, etc.
• Protein powder: Add ½-1 scoop of vegan unflavored or vanilla protein powder to get more out of a meal.

How do you make a Kale Pineapple Smoothie?

This green pineapple smoothie recipe uses frozen ingredients and cuts down on almost all the prep for a smoothie that’s ready in minutes and can be enjoyed year-round!

• 1) First, stem the kale. Then mix the juice, non-dairy milk, and kale (or spinach) together until well combined.

• 2) Then add the frozen banana and pineapple and puree until smooth and creamy (this took us about 40 seconds in a high speed blender).

• 3) Taste and add a little sweetener if you like. Finally, pour the pineapple and kale smoothie into a glass and enjoy!

frequently asked Questions

Top tips for the best results

• Fresh vs frozen ingredients: You can also use frozen veggies for this green pineapple smoothie. Alternatively, omit all frozen ingredients. It won’t be as thick and dessert-like, but will still be creamy and delicious.
• Remove kale stalks: They are very fibrous and can add an uncomfortable texture to the pineapple detox smoothie.
• Adjust the consistency: Add more plant-based milk or juice for a thinner smoothie. For a thicker ice cube, add a few ice cubes.
• For the best mix: Add all liquid and soft ingredients to blender first and all harder/frozen ingredients last.
• make popsicles: Pour leftovers into a popsicle mold for a healthy frozen treat.

Storage Instructions

If using frozen ingredients, it’s best to consume the kale and spinach smoothie just before it melts. If you use fresh fruit, you can store leftovers in the fridge up to a day.

You can also store smoothies in ziplock/stasher bags (spread out thinly, squeeze out excess air) for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before shaking/stirring and enjoying.

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Photos by Alfonso Revilla