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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Angela says
So many great ingredients in here. I can't wait to try it!
Kushigalu says
Love how creamy this smoothie is. What a great combo. Thanks for sharing
Angela says
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!
Jessica Formicola says
I made one of these for breakfast this morning and it was delicious! Great flavor and so filling!
Alison says
This is so light and refreshing! I love all the goodness packed into one healthy smoothie for a great start to the day!
Tisha says
Delicious way to start the day! Definitely packed with superfoods and a healthy morning smoothie!