Kale Pineapple Smoothie
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Kale Pineapple Smoothie
Description
This smoothie blends raw kale leaves, diced fresh pineapple, ripe banana chunks, and chia seeds with unsweetened almond milk and ice. The ingredients are blended until smooth, producing a creamy yet textured drink that highlights the tartness of pineapple paired with the mild bitterness of kale. Banana contributes natural sweetness and creaminess, balancing the flavor profile.
The smoothie is served immediately to maintain freshness and the bright flavors of the fruit. An optional drizzle of maple syrup can adjust sweetness to taste, allowing personalization depending on individual preference or ripeness of the fruit used.
Ingredients
- 2 cups kale rinsed, stems removed and coarsely chopped
- 1 ½ cups pineapple cubed, fresh
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 banana peeled and cut into small chunks, ripe
- 1 ½ cups almond milk unsweetened
- maple syrup optional
- 1 ½ cups ice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until fully mixed and smooth.
- Taste for sweetness and add in maple syrup if you think it is necessary.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 101kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 3401IU | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 72mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.