Pineapple is a natural metabolism booster, has an enzyme that helps with digestion, and helps cut through the bitterness of kale. If you haven’t tried greens in a smoothie before, this is the one to try first. The stems of kale can be tough, so it’s best to tear the leaves off the stem and work only with the leaves. The kale does best if you have a high-powered blender, like a Blendtec. If you have a regular blender, try softer spinach or omit the fresh greens and use a greens powder to get the nutrient boost without the chunkiness. We’re also using avocado for creaminess instead of a banana, so this is a lowercarb option than other smoothies. Add a teaspoon of matcha green tea powder for an extra boost, if you’d like.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American, tropical
Keyword green smoothie, healthy, kale, smoothie, vegan
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Servings 3cups
Author Heather Nicholds, C.H.N.
Ingredients
1cupchopped pineapplefrozen or fresh
1cupchopped mangofrozen or fresh
1/2 to 1cupchopped kale
1/2avocado
1/2cupcoconut milk
1cupwateror coconut water
1teaspoonmatcha green tea powderoptional
Instructions
Purée everything in a blender until smooth, adding more water (or coconut milk) if needed.
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Notes
Did you know? Matcha green tea powder contains catechins, which minimize inflammation and maximize fat-burning potential.