Kale and Pineapple Smoothie is a simple, feel good smoothie made with fresh kale, pineapple chunks, banana and almond milk topped with dried cranberry seeds.
It is that time of year to kick those bad holiday eating habits and get back on track with taking better care of our minds and bodies. Eating is a big part of this and starting the day off right with a good, nutrient dense smoothie is one of those habits that helps me feel better and is great motivation to continue healthy eating throughout the remainder of the day.
Kale and Pineapple Smoothie
Kale and Pineapple Smoothie has a fresh flavor with a base of kale but is sweetened a lot with the addition of pineapple. Banana helps thicken the smoothie and milk makes it creamy. A nice drink to enjoy for breakfast or lunch that is nutrient dense and delicious.
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The Ingredients
Kale
This low calorie, nutrient dense vegetable is loaded with vitamins and minerals. Among the many benefits are eating kale, the one that stands out to me the most is are the cancer fighting components that may help prevent cancer.
Pineapple
Pineapple adds more than sweetness is this smoothie. Pineapple is also full of vitamin C which helps your immune system to stay healthy.
Banana
Another ingredient that has many benefits to eating regularly like being high in fiber to help you feel longer and reduce bloating.
Almond Milk
Any type of milk can be used in this smoothie. I personally love almond milk because it has a nice flavor, is dairy free and is loaded with vitamin E which is beneficial to the skin (for starters).
Cranberry Seeds
The use of cranberry seeds is somewhat new to me. They are a powerful antioxidant that are pretty flavorless but can be added to tons of different foods like smoothies or salads.
Kale and Pineapple Smoothie
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
Kale and Pineapple Smoothie is a simple, feel good smoothie made with fresh kale, pineapple chunks, banana and almond milk topped with dried cranberry seeds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, frozen
- 1/2 cup almond milk (other types of milk may be swapped)
- 1 small banana
- cranberry seed garnish
Instructions
- Add chopped kale, frozen pineapple chunks, banana and almond milk to blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Top with a sprinkle of cranberry seeds.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Smoothies
- Method: Blender
Do you love eating kale? What are some of your favorite ways to get this powerful vegetable in your diet? Let me know in the comments below.
This sounds like a great smoothie I would just have to substitute spinach instead of kale since I have a dietary intolerance to kale.
Oh yeah, I think that would work great!
Awesome! I’ve never heard of cranberry seeds before, but will definitely check it out! What a great smoothie to start the day – love this!
Pineapple makes smoothies taste so good! I definitely need to give this a go
I know! I don’t love pineapple on its own but it tastes so good in a smoothie.
Wonderful recipe!! I love that you added the benefits of each ingredient, it’s so insightful
I need to get back into kale smoothies. I love how refreshing (and tasty) smoothies are, and that they pack such a nutritional punch!
Yes, such an amazing way to cram in a bunch of nutrients you need in one quick meal.