TROPICAL GREEN PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE (Energy + Detox)
Say hello to sunshine in a glass! This tropical green pineapple smoothie combines fresh pineapple, kale, and banana into a creamy, refreshing drink that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Perfect for breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a quick pick-me-up.
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pineapple (fresh or frozen pineapple chunks 225 g)
- 1 cup kale leaves (packed, stems removed30 g)
- 1 banana (ripe , fresh or frozen, 100 g)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (or ground flaxseeds or 10 g, optional)
- 1 to 1 ¼ cups unsweetened plant-based milk (240–300 ml)
- ½ cup ice (optional)
- Juice of ½ lime (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the produce – Remove stems from kale, peel the banana, and cut pineapple if using fresh.
- Add to blender – Place all ingredients in a blender, starting with plant-based milk for easier blending.
- Blend until smooth – Adjust with more milk for creaminess or ice for thickness.
- Taste test – Sweeten with more banana or pineapple, or add a splash of lime for brightness.
- Serve immediately – Pour into glasses and enjoy your tropical green refreshment!
Notes
- For easier blending in standard blenders, blend kale with plant milk first, then add other ingredients.
- To turn it into a meal, add silken tofu, soy yogurt, or nut/seed butter.
- Meal prep tip: Freeze pineapple, banana, and kale in smoothie packs to speed up the morning blending process.
- Nutrition (per serving, 4 servings total – 12 oz each): (Nutrition information is automatically calculated; therefore, it should be used as an approximation only). Calories: 93 kcal, Carbs: 15.5 g, Protein: 3.5 g, Fat: 2.8 g