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    Home » Recipes » Smoothies

    Kale Pineapple Smoothie

    Published: Jan 8, 2020 · Updated: Apr 7, 2020 by Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC · 9 Comments

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    Tall glass of green smoothie.

    Start your day with this energy-boosting 5-ingredient kale pineapple smoothie recipe. It's refreshing, tasty, and only takes 5 minutes to make!

    A glass of kale pineapple smoothie with a glass straw.

    Editor's note: This recipe was originally published on October 10, 2016. Since then, it’s been freshened up with new pictures, commentary, and made even more delicious!

    Green smoothies are one of the easiest ways to add a serving or two of greens into your day. This kale pineapple green smoothie is one of my favorites and only takes a few minutes to make. It’s creamy and absolutely delicious.

    Ingredients you'll need

    To make this green smoothie, you'll need the following ingredients:

    • Kale: Rinse the kale, removing any debris. Remove the stem and chop the kale. For a more subtle kale flavor, use pre-packaged baby kale instead.
    • Pineapple: Use either fresh or frozen pineapple. I like to chop up a fresh pineapple and store it in the freezer to create a thicker smoothie.
    • Chia seeds: Add a boost of superfoods to your smoothie. This is an optional ingredient so feel free to omit if you don't have any on hand. You can also substitute it with hemp seeds or flax seeds.
    • Medjool dates: Soaking the dates beforehand will make them easier to blend. If you prefer not to use dates, substitute with honey, maple syrup, or a banana.
    • Almond milk: The almond milk add creaminess and flavor to this smoothie. Other alternatives include oat milk, cashew milk, or regular dairy milk.
    • Ice: Add a handful of ice for a cool and refreshing pineapple kale smoothie.

    How to make a kale pineapple smoothie

    1. Soak Medjool dates: If you plan to sweeten the smoothie with a date or two, be sure to remove the pit and soak in water for about 15 minutes. This will make it easier to blend.

    2. Add ingredients to blender: Combine the kale, pineapple, almond milk, chia seeds, Medjool date, and ice in a high-speed blender. Pro-Tip: If you have a standard blender, blend the milk and kale first. Then add the remaining ingredients.

    3. Blend until smooth: Process until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetener if needed.

    4. Serve: Serve immediately or store in a container for later.

    Step-by-step instructions on how to make the smoothie.

    Tips and suggestions

    Add protein: Add a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder to add a boost of protein. Alternatively, add a serving of Greek yogurt for protein instead.

    Add some fats: Add a serving of peanut butter or almond butter for a boost in fats. Alternatively, add ¼ cup of avocado I like to dice and freeze avocado for smoothies for extra fat and creaminess.

    Sweeten with banana: If you're not a fan of dates, use a ripe banana to add both sweetness and creaminess. I like to chop up a banana and freeze it to make my smoothies even thicker.

    High-speed blender: While you'll get the smoothest smoothie with a high-speed blender, you can get pretty close with a standard blender by blending the greens and almond milk first. Then add the remaining ingredients and blend again.

    Make-ahead: Prepare the ingredients the night before and throw them in the freezer (everything except for the almond milk). If you prepare the smoothie the night before, be sure to stir it before consuming as it will separate.

    Adjust the thickness: If you’d prefer a thinner smoothie, add in more almond milk. For a thicker smoothie, add a few more ice cubes.

    Hand grabbing the glass of smoothie.

    More green smoothie recipes

    • Tropical Matcha Smoothie
    • Morning Green Smoothie

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    • Power Breakfast Smoothie
    • Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
    • Strawberry Ginger Smoothie
    • Chocolate Zucchini Smoothie
    • Blueberry Smoothie

    Did you make this kale pineapple smoothie? Leave a comment below to let us know how it turned out! Be sure to tag me on Instagram to show me your creation!

    A glass of kale green smoothie

    Kale Pineapple Smoothie

    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep time: 5 minutes
    Total time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 205kcal
    Author: Sapana Chandra
    Start your day with this energy-boosting 5-ingredient kale pineapple smoothie recipe. It's refreshing, tasty, and only takes 5 minutes to make!

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups kale
    • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
    • 1 cup pineapple
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 2 Medjool dates
    • 1 cup ice

    Instructions

    • In a blender, combine all of the ingredients.
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.
    • Pour in a glass and enjoy immediately.

    Notes

    To make a thicker smoothie, use frozen pineapple.
    If you don't have a high-speed blender, blend the milk and kale first before adding the remaining ingredients.
    The dates can be substituted with honey, maple syrup, or another sweetener of choice. Alternatively, you could add a banana (use frozen for a thicker smoothie).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 205kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 353mg, Potassium: 610mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 6777IU, Vitamin C: 120mg, Calcium: 464mg, Iron: 2mg
    Course: Smoothie
    Cuisine: American
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    About Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC

    Sapana Chandra is a certified health coach, author of Plant Power Bowls, and founder of Real +Vibrant. Here you’ll find simply delicious vegetarian recipes with step-by-step photo instructions – recipes you’ll be excited to enjoy and share with your loved ones.

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    Comments

    1. Toni says

      January 08, 2020 at 10:39 am

      I love the combination of flavors! So good!5 stars

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    2. SHANIKA says

      January 08, 2020 at 10:34 am

      I love delicious smoothie recipes, especially during the New Year! This Kale and Pineapple combo sounds so amazing! I need to try this!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Tara says

      January 08, 2020 at 10:18 am

      Yum! I love that this smoothie comes together in only five minutes! Definitely a great start to the day.5 stars

      Reply
    4. Cate says

      January 08, 2020 at 10:17 am

      Mmm I love adding sweet fruits to my green smoothies, can't wait to try your recipe!!5 stars

      Reply
    5. stephanie says

      January 08, 2020 at 9:45 am

      So easy to make!!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Danielle says

      May 31, 2019 at 9:16 am

      So good! Love how simple it is.5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra says

        June 10, 2019 at 10:56 am

        So glad to hear, Danielle! Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Daniella says

      April 04, 2019 at 5:47 pm

      I've been making this on repeat every morning - can't get enough!5 stars

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      • Sapana Chandra says

        June 10, 2019 at 10:56 am

        Yay! That makes me happy to hear.

        Reply

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