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If you have ever tried a green smoothie that tasted less than appetizing, this one will change your mind. This Tropical Kale Smoothie blends kale with pineapple, banana, and creamy coconut milk to create a smoothie that tastes bright, sweet, and refreshing.
Looking for more recipes to incorporate kale into your diet? Try my recipes for Kale Pasta, Kale Apple Salad, White Bean and Kale Soup or Instant Pot White Bean and Kale Soup.
Kristen's Keys for a Refreshing Kale Smoothie
This kale smoothie is incredibly simple to make, but a few small choices make a big difference in how smooth and balanced the final drink tastes.
- Add liquids to the blender first. Starting with the thin liquid gives the blender blades room to move freely, which helps everything blend faster and prevents ingredients from getting stuck underneath the blades.
- Balance fresh and frozen fruit. Using both fruits frozen can make the smoothie too thick, especially in a standard blender. Use one frozen fruit and one fresh fruit to create a smoothie that is thick but still easy to blend.
- Remove the stem from the kale. Unless you have a high-powered blender, it is VERY unlikey your blender can break down tht is so woody an
- Drink the smoothie shortly after blending. Kale can develop a slightly bitter taste if it sits too long. This smoothie tastes best within about 30 minutes of blending.
How to Make a Kale Smoothie
This smoothie is as easy as placing everything into the blender and blending well. Just remember to start with the liquids.😉
- Add the coconut milk and pineapple juice to the base of the blender.
- Add chunks of pineapple and banana on top of the coconut milk.
- Remove the stems from the kale, then pop it into the blender as well.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and the kale is completely broken down and blended into the smoothie. If you have a less powerful blender, you may need to stop every minute and push down the fruit and blend again.
Recipe Modifications
- Add Protein: Add a scoop of plain or vanilla protein powder or a few tablespoons of Greek yogurt.
- Make it Sweeter: If your pineapple isn't very sweet, add 1-2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup.
- Swap the Greens: Baby spinach can be used instead of kale for an even milder flavor.
More Delicious Smoothie Recipes
- Blueberry Smoothie
- Mango Smoothie
- Cherry Smoothie
- Pina Colada Smoothie
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
- Mixed Berry Smoothie
- Cottage Cheese Smoothie
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Tropical Kale Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup canned coconut milk
- 1 cup 100% pineapple juice
- 1 large ripe bananas, cut into chunks, (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup baby kale
Instructions
- In the base of the blender, add ½ cup canned coconut milk and 1 cup 100% pineapple juice. Add 1 large ripe bananas (chunked), 1 cup pineapple chunks and 1 cup baby kale on top of the coconut milk and juice.
- Place the lid on the blender and blend on high speed until the smoothie is smooth and creamy and the kale is broken down completely.
- For best results, serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I've been looking for new smoothie recipes for busy mornings and this is one of my new favorites. So easy and delicious and no dairy which is a huge plus for me! Yum!
I am so happy you enjoy this smoothie Meagen!
Following your recipe, my husband whipped this up in the kitchen for us before we poured it into insulated cups and headed downstairs to the beach. Wow, was it delicious!
That sounds like a perfect treat--and so jealous of the beach! Glad you enjoyed Denay!