Bright Kale Smoothie Drink (Printable Version)

A nutrient-packed blend of kale, tropical fruits, and citrus for a fresh and energizing drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Greens

01 - 2 cups fresh kale leaves, tough stems removed

→ Fruits

02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled
03 - 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
04 - 1/2 cup mango chunks (fresh or frozen)
05 - 1 green apple, cored and chopped
06 - Juice of 1 orange

→ Liquids

07 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
08 - 1/2 cup cold water

→ Boosts & Flavor

09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
13 - Ice cubes (as needed)

# How To Make:

01 - Add the kale, banana, pineapple, mango, apple, and orange juice to a blender.
02 - Pour in the almond milk and water.
03 - Add chia seeds, grated ginger, lemon juice, and honey or maple syrup if desired.
04 - Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
05 - Add ice cubes and blend again until the smoothie reaches your desired consistency.
06 - Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
07 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tropical fruit completely masks any bitterness from the kale
  • It comes together in literally five minutes flat
  • You can batch prep the ingredients for busy mornings
02 -
  • The kale absolutely needs to go in first, at the bottom of the blender, or you'll have leaves stuck to the sides refusing to blend
  • Frozen banana instead of fresh creates an incredibly creamy, almost milkshake texture
  • This smoothie separates quickly, so give it a quick stir if you don't finish it immediately
03 -
  • A high-speed blender makes a huge difference with kale, breaking it down completely smooth
  • If the green color turns brownish, your lemon juice has done its job preventing oxidation but the smoothie has sat too long

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