Kale & Pineapple Green Smoothie

Name: Kale & Pineapple Green Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 cup kale (packed, stems removed, roughly chopped); 1 cup pineapple (fresh, cubed); 1 pcs banana (medium, ripe, peeled); 0.5 cup yogurt (plain); 0.5 cup water (cold, plus more if needed to thin); 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 0.5 inch ginger (peeled, roughly chopped); 1 pinch salt

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A vibrant, refreshing green smoothie that balances the earthy taste of kale with the tropical sweetness of pineapple and banana. Creamy, satisfying, and ready in under five minutes — perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout recharge.

PREP

COOK

SERVES

1 CUP

142 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 2 servings

2 cupkale · packed, stems removed, roughly chopped1 cuppineapple · fresh, cubed1 pcsbanana · medium, ripe, peeled½ cupyogurt · plain½ cupwater · cold, plus more if needed to thin1 tbsplemon juice · freshly squeezed½ inchginger · peeled, roughly chopped1 pinchsalt

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

142

CALORIES · 1 CUP

Protein5g · 14%

Carbs28g · 79%

Fat2g · 13%

Fiber5g

Sugar19g

Saturated fat1g

Cholesterol4mg

Sodium126mg

Potassium593mg

Phosphorus134mg

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METHOD · 3 STEPS

prep · ~3 min
Prep the kale, pineapple, banana, and ginger.
1.Wash kale leaves and strip the leaves from the tough stems. Discard stems.
2.Roughly chop the kale leaves into smaller pieces.
3.Peel the banana and break into chunks.
4.Peel and roughly chop the ginger.
5.If using fresh pineapple, remove the skin and core, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
TIPRemove kale stems thoroughly — they carry bitterness. Only the leafy greens go into the blender.
mix · ~1 min
Blend the smoothie.
1.Add kale, pineapple, banana, yogurt, water, lemon juice, ginger, and a pinch of salt to the blender.
2.Blend on high speed until completely smooth — 45 to 60 seconds.
3.Stop and scrape down the sides if needed. Blend again for 15 seconds.
4.Taste and add a splash more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
TIPBlend kale with the liquids first for 30 seconds before adding the fruit — this ensures no leafy bits.
serve · ~1 min
Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
1.Pour the smoothie into two glasses.
2.Serve right away while it's cold and vibrant green.
TIPFor an extra-refreshing drink, chill glasses in the freezer for 5 minutes before pouring.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Freeze the banana and pineapple chunks beforehand for a thicker, frostier smoothie without diluting flavor.
2
If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, use a very ripe banana with brown spots — it adds natural sweetness and creaminess.
3
Add a handful of ice cubes if using fresh (not frozen) fruit to achieve a chilled, thick texture.
4
To make it dairy-free, swap the plain yogurt for unsweetened coconut or almond yogurt.
5
Store leftovers in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake well before drinking as separation is natural.
6
For a protein boost, stir in a scoop of unflavored or vanilla protein powder after blending.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

high protein

High-protein

Add 1 scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder and use Greek yogurt instead of plain yogurt for a post-workout recovery smoothie with extra muscle-building protein.

vegan

Vegan

Replace plain yogurt with unsweetened almond or coconut yogurt and use water or plant-based milk instead of dairy yogurt to keep the recipe entirely plant-based.

low sugar