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Pineapple Kale Smoothie

An easy-to-make green smoothie recipe that’s made with fresh kale leaves, frozen pineapple, whey protein powder, almond milk, and banana.
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 227kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 Scoop Whey Protein Powder vanilla flavor, or plant-based
  • 3/4 Cup Pineapple juice (or homemade) you can also use coconut water
  • 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.

Notes

  • instead of pineapple juice, use more almond milk or coconut water.
  • use fresh kale if possible but you can also use frozen kale.
  • instead of whey protein, you can use plant-based protein.
  • you can swap the protein powder with Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 3430IU | Vitamin C: 93.6mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 1.2mg