This Pineapple Kale Smoothie is an easy to make healthy green smoothie recipe that’s so nutritious and high in protein. A perfect way to jumpstart your day and boost your immune system.
Pineapple Kale Smoothie
There are endless ways to add greens to your diet but this is the easiest one yet to try with a smoothie. This EASY Kale Smoothie recipe is an easy smoothie that’s loaded with nutrition! Add some whey protein to this recipe as an option for some added protein. Made with fresh kale, pineapple, protein powder, bananas, and almond milk.
HOW TO MAKE KALE SMOOTHIE
Making kale and fruit smoothie is quite simple and can be ready in just 10 minutes. Gather up your ingredients and let’s get started.
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Prep ingredients: Measure out and get all ingredients ready and set up. If using fresh kale, wash and chop them up.
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Add ingredients to blender: Next, you need to add everything to the blender all that once. It doesn’t matter what goes in first. It may be easier to have the kale at the bottom. Place the pineapple juice, protein powder, almond milk, banana, pineapple, and kale in a blender; blend until completely smooth.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and add optional garnishes if desired. Serve immediately.
Is it ok to put raw kale in a smoothie
Yes! it is completely fine to use raw kale or any other leafy vegetables like spinach, chard, or arugula in your smoothie. Kale is especially high in antioxidants and makes a great addition to your breakfast smoothie.
How do you prepare kale for a smoothie
We prefer adding the raw kale to a smoothie. Some boil the kale for a few minutes and isn’t a necessary step. Some may argue that it is better to cook before adding to smoothies and at this point, it would be a personal preference. Just wash the kale leaves properly and remove the leaves from the hard stem before adding to the blender.
Can you freeze kale for smoothies
Yes. You may use frozen kale in smoothies if you don’t have any fresh ones on hand. In Fact, frozen kales are just as good to use for smoothies. Go right for it.
How to freeze kale for smoothies
Thoroughly wash the kale. Remove the leaves of the kale from the hard stems. Toss the stems and then chop the kale leaves. You can cut them in large chunks. Place the kale leaves in a freezer-safe container or ziplock bag. Freezer for 3-4 months.
How long to store kale smoothie
Store your kale smoothie in a mason jar or tightly sealed bottle or container. Place in the fridge for 2-3 days. There might be a little separation, just give it a nice shake before drinking it.
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Pineapple Kale Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 Scoop Whey Protein vanilla flavor
- 3/4 Cup Pineapple juice (or homemade)
- 3/4 Cup Almond milk
- 1 Cup Fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 Cup Torn Kale leaves
- 1 Banana
- Optional garnishes: pineapple chunks, mint sprigs
Instructions
- Place the pineapple juice, protein powder, almond milk, banana, pineapple and kale in a blender; blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and add optional garnishes if desired. Serve immediately.
Rebecca says
Hi Rena, Whats the longest we can leave these in mason Jars?
Rena says
Hi there. It should be good for 3 days. You may notice separation. which is fine. Just give it a quick mix.
Desirae says
Is it 227 calories per serving?
Rena says
Hi There. Yes, it’s per serving.
Grace K says
The pineapple kale smoothie may be the best breakfast smoothie I’ve ever had yet! Excited to try more “healthy fitness meal” breakfast smoothies!
Rena says
Thanks, Grace. Glad you liked it.