Kale Smoothie is a creamy, flavorful, and healthy drink. It is usually made with fresh kale, pineapple, banana, greek yogurt, almond milk, almond butter, and honey. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Kale Smoothie with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.
I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe to show the making process visually clear. This Kale Smoothie with pineapple and banana is one of the flavorful green drinks that can be perfect for breakfast, before or after a workout, as a healthy summer drink, or as a snack when you are on a weight loss plan.
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What is Kale Smoothie?
Kale Smoothie is a thick, creamy, and super healthy drink. It is usually made with kale, pineapple, banana, greek yogurt, almond milk, almond or peanut butter, and honey. The pineapple and honey used here help to reduce the bitterness from the greeny leaves making it so delicious.
Not only the bitterness but also delivers a nice flavor and taste to your smoothie. If Pineapple is not handy, you can also substitute it with mango pulp for similar results. You can also add either almond or peanut butter whatever is handy to you.
This Kale Smoothie is one of the healthiest drinks that are so delicious and packed with a lot of essential vitamins and nutrients.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make this Kale Smoothie are pretty basic. Let's see what are they below.
- Kale - Loaded with powerful antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Especially they are low in calories
- Pineapple - Rich in vitamin c and one of the main ingredients to diminish the bitter taste of kale. You can also use pineapple juice instead of almond milk for a more intense flavor
- Banana - High in fiber, a good source of antioxidants and nutrients that keeps you full for long
- Almond Milk - Gives a nice flavor and taste to your drink
- Greek Yogurt - Gives a thick filling drink. I have used nonfat greek yogurt but you can also use full fat or regular yogurt
- Almond Butter or Peanut Butter - Gives a rich flavor and taste and it is also one of the healthy fats that makes this smoothie extra flavorful
- Honey - Loaded with so many health benefits. And delivers a natural sweetness to your smoothies
How to make Kale Smoothie?
The recipe I have shared here is a Kale Smoothie with pineapple, banana, and other healthy ingredients. The pineapple used here diminishes the bitter taste of kale making the smoothie delicious and appetizing. I have also added variations and substitutions in the tips sections below and I suggest you take a peek at them.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this drink but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.
- Add the ingredients - In a blender jar, add the kale, pineapple, banana, almond milk, greek yogurt, almond butter, and honey
- Blend - Close the lid and blend until everything turns smooth on a blender
- Pour - Remove and pour the healthy Kale Smoothie into a serving glass. And it is now ready for you to taste and enjoy
- Serve - Serve this Kale Smoothie for breakfast, before or after a workout, or as a healthy snack to keep you full
Tips
- For a bitter-less Smoothie - Adding Pineapples, banana, and honey diminishes the bitter taste of greens. If pineapples are not handy then I recommend adding mango pulp for similar results
- Healthy Fats - I have used almond butter here but it can also be substituted with peanut butter
- Non Dairy Milk - Since I have added pineapple, I haven't used whole milk instead I have used almond milk. Sometimes adding whole milk with pineapple may turn your smoothie bitter and I have also already explained why that happens in my pineapple smoothie recipe. If almond milk is not handy then I recommend oat milk or other plant-based milk for substitution
- Frozen Fruits - Adding frozen fruits usually makes a thicker and creamy drink. If you are using fresh fruits then I suggest using a lot of ice cubes for similar results
- Protein Powder - Even though this smoothie is packed with healthy fiber, proteins, and antioxidants you can also feel free to add a scoop of your favorite protein powder
- Vegan-Friendly version - Swap the greek yogurt with non-dairy yogurt and honey with maple syrup
Calories
This Kale Smoothie with pineapple and banana contains 383 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you change any of the ingredients. You could also check the detailed nutritional information in the recipe card below.
Benefits
As many of you know greeny leaves are super good to include in your regular diet. Do you know they are filled with health benefits? According Healthline,
- Kale is low in calories, high in water content, and also a superfood to consider when you are in weight loss
- Good source of nutrients, calcium that helps in bone health
- Loaded with essential antioxidants that are good for overall well being
- Excellent source of vitamin c
Storage Suggestions
You can store this smoothie for up to a day in the refrigerator in a closed jar. The next day you may see a slight separation in the smoothie which is perfectly normal. And I don't recommend storing it for more than a day, and I always suggest you make it as fresh as possible.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this smoothie for breakfast, before or after work out, or as a quick healthy snack to keep you full.
Related Recipes
You could also find similar recipes below and more at smoothie recipes and healthy drinks recipes.
- Green Smoothie
- Spinach Smoothie
- Avocado Smoothie
- Protein Smoothie
- Oatmeal Smoothie
- Strawberry Smoothie
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
- Greek Yogurt Smoothie
- Mango Smoothie
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Kale Pineapple Smoothie Recipe video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Kale Smoothie Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a healthy drink at home. You could also find this recipe in a story format.
📖 Recipe
Kale Pineapple Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1½ cup Kale, lightly packed
- ¼ cup Pineapple chunks, frozen
- 1 Banana, medium size
- 1 cup Almond Milk, unsweet
- ¼ cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 tbsp Almond Butter, or peanut butter
- 2 tsp Honey, or maple syrup
Instructions
To make Kale Smoothie
- In a blender jar, add the kale, pineapple, banana, almond milk, greek yogurt, almond butter, and honey
- Close the lid and blend until everything turns smooth on a blender
- Remove and pour the healthy Kale Smoothie into a serving glass. And it is now ready for you to taste and enjoy
To Serve
- Serve this Kale Smoothie for breakfast, before or after a workout, or as a healthy snack to keep you full
Video
Notes
- For a bitter-less Smoothie - Adding Pineapples, banana, and honey diminishes the bitter taste of greens. If pineapples are not handy then I recommend adding mango pulp for similar results
- Healthy Fats - I have used almond butter here but it can also be substituted with peanut butter
- Non Dairy Milk - Since I have added pineapple, I haven't used whole milk instead I have used almond milk. Sometimes adding whole milk with pineapple may turn your smoothie bitter and I have also already explained why that happens in my pineapple smoothie recipe. If almond milk is not handy then I recommend oat milk or other plant-based milk for substitution
- Frozen Fruits - Adding frozen fruits usually makes a thicker and creamy drink. If you are using fresh fruits then I suggest using a lot of ice cubes for similar results
- Protein Powder - Even though this smoothie is packed with healthy fiber, proteins, and antioxidants you can also feel free to add a scoop of your favorite protein powder
- Vegan-Friendly version - Swap the greek yogurt with non-dairy yogurt and honey with maple syrup
Nutrition
FAQ
Kale Smoothie is a thick, creamy, and super healthy drink. It is usually made with kale, pineapple, banana, greek yogurt, almond milk, almond or peanut butter, and honey. The pineapple and honey used here help to reduce the bitterness from the greeny leaves making it so delicious.
Adding pineapple or mango pulp diminishes or masks the bitter taste of kale and also adding a few tbsp of peanut butter and honey makes the drink naturally sweet and delicious.
Yes, Kale Smoothie is rich in fiber, essential minerals, vitamins, and a nutrient-dense drink that is good for overall health.
This Kale Smoothie with pineapple and banana contains 383 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you change any of the ingredients. You could also check the detailed nutritional information in the recipe card above.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you about how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Enjoy!
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