Thick, smooth, and creamy, this Kale Pineapple Smoothie is a perfect breakfast smoothie. It's is loaded with SUPERFOODS and flavor, utterly delicious and super HEALTHY. A great way to get more greens in your daily eating routine.
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And so Christmas festivities are over. We've emptied all the cookie boxes, eaten all the sweet festive food. The leftovers are long gone from our fridge, and now it's time to reset our diet. Get back on track after holiday binging and indulging. Therefore I made a January detox plan, which includes lots of super light meals, warming soups, and refreshing salads. And, of course, detox drinks - herbal teas, juices, and smoothies.
So the first thing I did in the new year, I packed my fridge with all sorts of green veggies - kale, spinach, celery, broccoli. Also, I restock my pantry with healing superspecies - cinnamon, turmeric, ginger. I'll be using these to make some of my favorites recipes. This January, I plan to drown myself in Broccoli Soup, eat enormous amounts of Blueberry Feta Salad, and go meatless with Leek Potato Stew.
But there's no better way to kickstart a detox plan (and your morning), rather than with something sweet, creamy, and utterly GREEN. This SUPERFOOD kale smoothie is just that - thick, utterly delicious and incredibly HEALTHY. It is naturally sweetened with banana, enhanced with SUPERSPICES, and loaded with nutrients. It's a flavorus, well-balanced meal perfect for mornings — best kale smoothie to kickstart the new year.
Kale Pineapple Smoothie ingredients
This Kale Pineapple Smoothie is super easy to make. Like SUPER easy! It doesn't involve much work - chopping and prepping. And to make it, you'll only need a few simple ingredients.
- KALE: Kale is called a SUPERFOOD for a good reason. It is one of the healthiest nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Kale is packed with essential vitamins and minerals, as well as with fibers and water, both great for detox and healthy digestion. But the thing that makes kale so special are antioxidants. And kale is packed with antioxidants - beta-carotene and vitamin C, as well as various flavonoids and polyphenols that have powerful heart-protective, blood pressure-lowering, anti-inflammatory effects in our body. (1) Kale has a mild taste and is a great component in green smoothies. To make this smoothie, I used fresh raw kale.
- PINEAPPLE: There's no better food to boost your metabolism than pineapple. Pineapple is a fruit packed with flavor but also with many other nutrients, antioxidants, and helpful compounds, such as enzymes that promote digestion. Pineapples are especially rich in vitamin C and manganese. While vitamin C is essential for a healthy immune system, manganese is an essential mineral that aids metabolism and has potent antioxidant properties. (2)
- BANANA: Bananas are sweet, creamy, extremely healthy, and just delicious. By using a ripe banana to sweeten this kale smoothie, I skipped adding unnecessary added sugars. But banana enriched this smoothie with extra nutrients too. Bananas are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and many vitamins and minerals, especially potassium and magnesium — two nutrients that are essential for heart health. (3, 4, 5) Also, fibers in bananas are beneficial to our digestion and aid a weight loss.
- MILK: I used cashew milk here mainly because of its creaminess and mild nutty taste that pairs so well with tropical pineapple. You can substitute cashew milk with organic soy milk, almond milk, or oat milk here — coconut milk and dairy milk won't work well.
- HEMP SEEDS: Hemp seeds are loaded with healthy fats. They are especially rich in two essential fatty acids, omega-6 and omega-3, but also a great source of high-quality proteins. (6) Hemps seeds enhanced this kale smoothie with nutrients and made it more filling and balanced.
- GINGER: Ginger is among the healthiest spices on the planet. It is high in gingerol, a substance with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. (7) Ginger is also amazing for speeding up digestion. And that's exactly what is needed after holiday binging. I used fresh ginger here. Depending on how much ginger you use here, smoothie may taste a bit spicy.
How to make Kale Pineapple Smoothie
- Prepare and measure all ingredients using measuring cups.
- Take a blender or food processor and add 2 cups of kale (about 2 steams), washed and stems removed, 1 cup chilled cashew milk, and 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple.
- Mix on high speed until you get even texture.
- Add 2 tablespoons hemp seeds, 1 small banana, 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, and a handful of ice cubes.
- Mix on high speed until you get even creamy texture.
- Taste the smoothie and add extra sweetener if the smoothie is not sweet enough. I recommend using raw honey or maple syrup, stevia, dates, or date syrup. This is totally based on your preference.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid – milk, ice cubes, or water. Blend again until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the smoothie into a tall glass or jar.
- Serve immediately or keep closed in a jar in the refrigerator for up to one day.
Substitutions
- Substitute HEMP SEEDS with flax seeds or chia seeds. Ground the seeds before adding them to a blender with other smoothie ingredients.
- Substitute banana with dates, date syrup, maple syrup, or raw honey.
- You can substitute fresh kale with baby spinach.
- You can use any plant-based milk here except coconut milk. Dairy milk won't work well.
Tips for storing
- Store in a glass jar with a lid and keep refrigerated up to one day.
Kale smoothie benefits
This creamy deliciousness is:
- Loaded with nutrients that promote good health.
- Made with ALL NATURAL healthy and FRESH ingredients.
- Packed with SUPERFOODS – kale, hemp seeds, ginger.
- Completely ADDED SUGAR-FREE.
- Full of wonderful fresh fruity flavor.
- Loaded with plant-based proteins, heart-healthy fats, and dietary fibers.
- Rich in powerful antioxidants, vitamin C, calcium and iron.
- Vegan, gluten-free, and beyond delicious!
Kale Pineapple Smoothie is definitely something you need to incorporate in your new year breakfast routine.
Enjoy!
Kale Pineapple Smoothie recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups kale washed and stems removed
- 1 cup cashew milk
- 2 cups chopped pineapple
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 1 small banana
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare and measure all ingredients using measuring cups.
- Take a blender or food processor and add 2 cups of kale, washed and stems removed, 1 cup chilled cashew milk, and 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple.
- Mix on high speed until you get even texture.
- Add 2 tablespoons hemp seeds, 1 small banana, 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, and a handful of ice cubes.
- Mix on high speed until you get even creamy texture.
- Taste the smoothie and add extra sweetener if the smoothie is not sweet enough. I recommend using raw honey or maple syrup, stevia, dates, or date syrup. This is totally based on your preference.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid – milk, ice cubes, or water. Blend again until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the smoothie into a tall glass or jar.
- Serve immediately or keep closed in a jar in the refrigerator for up to one day.
Notes
Substitute HEMP SEEDS with flax seeds or chia seeds. Ground the seeds before adding them to a blender with other smoothie ingredients.
Substitute banana with dates, date syrup, maple syrup, or raw honey.
You can substitute fresh kale with baby spinach.
You can use any plant-based milk here except coconut milk. Dairy milk won't work well. Tips for storing
Store in a glass jar with a lid and keep refrigerated up to one day. As a measure, I used US cup (240ml).
Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but I have endeavored to be as accurate as possible.
Nutrition
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So many great ingredients in here. I can't wait to try it!
Love how creamy this smoothie is. What a great combo. Thanks for sharing
This smoothie is absolute perfection! The addition of ginger and pineapple make it perfect for my anti-inflammatory diet. Definitely going to be on rotation in my house. Thanks so much for sharing!
I made one of these for breakfast this morning and it was delicious! Great flavor and so filling!
This is so light and refreshing! I love all the goodness packed into one healthy smoothie for a great start to the day!
Delicious way to start the day! Definitely packed with superfoods and a healthy morning smoothie!
Natalie, I'm not sure how you make something so GREEN actually look delicious. I'm also not sure if I'm on the green drink trend right now. I get it - I know it's super healthy and good for you. I just can't bring myself to like it or even want to drink it! haha. I would definitely try this smoothie though - as long as someone else makes it for me! haha :)
Also - I really like this font!
xo. Josephine
I find that whenever I put ginger in my juices or smoothies I drink them more easily because it's the only thing I can taste and I LOVE the taste of ginger but I bet the pineapple makes it yummy too!
Ohh this smoothie looks so good! I can’t wait to try this!
That looks and sounds so tasty
I need to make this delicious Kale smoothie! I usually have a smoothie every morning. Looks so good and now will be a part of my breakfast routine!
My bf made this smoothie this weekend and it was so so good!! Definitely adding it to our weekly smoothie list!!
This smoothie looks really tasty and healthy too! I love that it is naturally sweetened by the bananas and pineapples. I am going to make this for breakfast sometime this week.
I made it instead of my usual blueberry smoothie and it was so good! I love it, it's delicious and now a part of my breakfast routine!
What a delicious green smoothie - and I totally appreciate that this recipe includes a banana because I think that's the best way to make smoothies creamy!
This looks fantastic. I've been wanting to add more green smoothies into my regimen
I love that you offer substitutions for some ingredients. I am a huge smoothy maker and love trying new recipes. I'm printing this one!
I feel better just looking at it. Sounds so refreshing and kale is one of my favorite ingredients to add to a smoothie. Once warmer weather gets here - this smoothie will definitely be on my regular list to make.
After an indulgent Christmas, your recipes are looking so much healthier and I know I will be trying many of them including this delicious looking pineapple and kale smoothie
I could use this smoothie in my life right now. Looks healthy and delicious!
This should be very healthy detox drinks. I also notice you have wolfberries on top of the drinks. Wolfberries are really good ingredients and good for eyesight.
I am allergic to pineApples but i love kale. it looks delish
I would never think to put ginger into a smoothie but what a great idea since it has so many benefits.
This looks like a great smoothie recipe. I had never paired kale and pineapple or even spinach for that matter. Will try this one.
This looks so refreshing and delicious! I am on a smoothie kick right now for breakfast, so I can't wait to try this!
Yummy! I love a good smoothie, especially with kale and pineapple. :) I generally drink a smoothie for breakfast most mornings.
I'm obsessed with green juices and since I started the Goop detox challenge I've been drinking them more often. Love pineapple in my smoothies...so good!
Love everything in your recipe! Added to my smoothie rotation recipes! It looks amazing!
Hhhhmmmm.....how nice it is to meet you here, Smoothie!!!! I last had you in my arms last year and have loved you ever since! Everybody should have Natalie's smoothie today.
I am intrigued! I would love to know how this tastes.
I always have kale on hand and I loved your smoothie! I am keeping this bookmarked to make again. Thanks so much!
I can see how this smoothie is one of the best ways to start a day - it is colorful, energizing and absolutely delicious to make. I have been enjoying a similar recipe for quite a while, so excited to try yours!
Now this looks like a delicious smoothie! I would really enjoy this for breakfast or lunch.
I've just made this green smoothie. And it's so delicious, it tastes like dessert. I didn't have hemp seeds, but I'll get some for next time. Because this is now my go-to green smoothie recipe. Thank you so much for sharing.
Great recipe! I can see my kids enjoying this as well.
This smoothie takes me to a warmer place...at least in my mind ;).
This looks delicious. I don't like kale, but I imagine the rest of the ingredients would pretty much cover up the taste. I might give this a try one of these days.
This smoothie sounds amazing. It's been a while since I've made a smoothie. I do love pineapple too, so I'm sure this is going to taste great.
This smoothie recipe looks amazing! I need to pick up some fresh ginger and turmeric to make my own varieties.
I love smoothies before I hit the gym! This is absolutely delicious! My new favorite and have already had it the last two mornings!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Kale is one of those foods I am always trying to get into my diet. Smoothies are the perfect way to do so! Love the little ginger in is also. Delicious.
Looks like a wonderful way to get Kale in the diet. I would leave the ginger out!
I am a huge fan of smoothies especially if they're packed with nutrients. Thanks a lot for the recipe, will try it out.
I love getting back to a healthy breakfast once Christmas is over. This is an ideal recipe, as I can have it home or put it in a flask and have it on the go. I love pineapple too!
Having just come back from Aruba, I am still dreaming of all things pineapple. This looks like a yummy way to enjoy it
This is one of my favorite smoothies. I like to sub spinach for the kale as it blends better for my blender.
Thanks for sharing this recipe.
A healthy drink to start the day.
I confess I had never thought of adding kale to a smoothie, but after seeing this kale pineapple smoothie I cannot wait to try! It looks so creamy, delicious, and packed with nutrients!
I start most mornings with a smoothie, and I'm loving this recipe! I can't wait to make it and try it!
This sounds delicious! I make something similar, but I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk in mine.
LOVE this recipe. You can barely taste the kale and the smoothie is perfectly sweet!
I made one of these for breakfast this morning and it was incredible! Such a great way to start the day! Thanks for sharing.
I love the tropical pineapple blended with fiber-rich kale. You're so right, this is a powerhouse breakfast and perfect for a post-gym workout!
I love green smoothies but haven't tried adding pineapple to mine yet. Gotta give it a go! :)
This sounds amazing! I love the brightly green color!
That sounds like a delicious smoothie. I cannot wait to try this.