Ingredients
Method
- Start by ensuring your pineapple is ripe and sweet. The sweetness of the pineapple will play off the bitterness of the kale.
- Thoroughly wash and de-stem the kale leaves. You want the soft leafy part, not the hard stem.
- In your blender, combine the pineapple, kale, and half of the coconut water. Start the blender on a low setting.
- As the mixture blends, slowly increase the blender's speed. If the mixture is too thick, add more coconut water.
- With the blender running, toss in the chia seeds. They'll provide a lovely texture and a nutritional punch.
- If you like your smoothie a bit sweeter, now's the time to add that honey or agave syrup. But remember, it's optional!
- Finally, toss in those ice cubes and blend until smooth.
Notes
Tips:
You can add a banana for extra creaminess.
If kale's bitterness isn't your thing, spinach is a mild-tasting alternative.
Freeze your pineapple chunks beforehand for a colder, more refreshing smoothie.
Serving Suggestions:
Pair this smoothie with a light breakfast sandwich or granola bar.
It also works great as a post-workout refreshment.
The natural sugars from the pineapple help replenish glycogen stores, while the chia seeds offer a dose of omega-3s.