Start your morning with a healthy dose of dark, leafy greens masked behind a delicious smoothie that tastes like the tropics.
The secret to hiding kale is pineapple. Ripe, juicy pineapple perfectly balances out any bitter kale taste. Even if you’re unsure about your tolerance for liquified kale, or swear off all things green before 11 a.m., you should still try this recipe because it doesn’t even taste like kale. That’s right. Get a crazy dose of fiber, antioxidants, calcium, vitamin K and C, protein, and more, all before you head out the door.
Try this Mango Green Smoothie, too!
Tropi-kale smoothie
Makes 1-2 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 of a fresh pineapple, skinned and core removed (or 1/2 cup frozen pineapple)
- 4 kale leaves, stem removed
- 1 ripe banana, peeled
- 1/4 cup water (optional)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and puree on high for about 50 seconds or until smooth.
- Enjoy immediately as-is, serve over ice, or chill in fridge for one hour before drinking.
Didn’t turn out as planned? Here are some tips and tricks to save your smoothie.
Also see, 10 creative ways to use your blender besides smoothies.
