Kale has a more assertive flavor than many smoothie fruits, so pineapple and lime are useful partners. Avocado gives the mixture a creamy body, while ginger adds a little warmth. This version is intended for people who enjoy a green smoothie with a noticeable vegetable character.
The original recipe uses handfuls for several ingredients. Here, measured amounts provide a repeatable starting point for your kitchen. Because those measurements and the water quantity are editorial choices, adjust the texture gradually and keep a note of any changes you want to repeat.
Healthy Smoothie Recipes
Kale Pineapple Avocado Smoothie
Kale has a more assertive flavor than many smoothie fruits, so pineapple and lime are useful partners.
Prep: 10 minutesServings: 2
Base recipe: 2 servings; half the batch each
Vegan
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Measured ingredient amounts adjust with servings. “To taste” amounts and directions stay as written.
Ingredients
- 40 g kale leaves, washed, tough stems removed
- 0.5 avocado, peeled and stone removed
- 0.5 lime, juice only
- 100 g frozen pineapple chunks
- 5 g peeled fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted cashews
- 200 ml cold water, plus extra if needed
- 1 banana, peeled and sliced, optional
Directions
- Blend the water, lime juice, kale, and ginger first, until the leaves are finely broken down.
- Add the avocado, pineapple, cashews, and optional banana. Blend again until as smooth as your blender allows.
- If the mixture stalls, stop and add a little more water. Divide evenly between two glasses.
Notes
Serving volumes and nutrition totals have not been verified. Adapted measurements: 40 g kale, 100 g pineapple, 5 g ginger, and 200 ml water are editorial starting points. Contains cashews.
Adapted from Sophie Godwin at Good Food.
Tips and variations
Removing tough kale stems makes blending easier and avoids a stringy finish. If your blender is less powerful, chop the leaves finely before adding them. Cashews may still leave a little texture; different machines produce different results.
The optional banana makes the flavor fruitier and changes the yield. Start without it if you prefer a sharper green drink. Use a small amount of ginger initially because its intensity varies. For preparation ahead, keep the washed greens and prepared fruit chilled separately, then blend when ready. This recipe contains cashews, so include that information wherever you serve or share it.
Ingredient health benefits
- Kale and pineapple contribute vitamin C.
- Using leafy greens alongside fruit adds variety to the plant ingredients in your day.
Nutrition references: MedlinePlus: Vitamin C.
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Recipe adapted from Sophie Godwin’s recipe at Good Food. Descriptions and instructions written for Healthy Smoothie Recipes.
