This is the gateway Kale Smoothie to end all kale smoothies! And to end all green smoothies in general. It’s made with healthy ingredients like banana, pineapple, kale, and peanut butter, is high in protein and fiber to keep you full, and (this is important) doesn’t taste like kale.
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Even if you don’t consider yourself a green smoothie person, have disliked other kale smoothies you’ve tried, or are skeptical of anything green before 11 a.m. in general, you will be hard-pressed to resist this kale pineapple smoothie recipe.
- This healthy breakfast smoothie has dozens of glowing reviews.
- It’s cool, creamy, and absolutely delicious.
- It’s powerful! Start your morning with a glass, and you’ll feel oddly invincible the rest of the day.
I realize I am at risk of dramatizing the impact that a breakfast smoothie can have on a person’s psyche, but this kale pineapple smoothie truly makes me feel fantastic every time I drink it.
After a few sips, I believe I can do just about anything.
- My to-do list? Child’s play.
- A poorly timed run-in with an ex-[boyfriend/girlfriend/boss]? I am the picture of poise.
- Unloading the dishwasher? I won’t put it off one more minute!
With its oodles of fruit, veggies, and protein, this healthy green smoothie makes me feel like a booty-kickin’ superhero ready to take on the world, from my wildest goals to the laundry that I’ve been ignoring for the two weeks.
Now, THAT is power.
A Kale Smoothie Recipe That’s Actually Delicious
If the idea of a vegetable as ferociously green as kale in your breakfast routine makes you wary, I am begging you to give this kale pineapple smoothie recipe a try.
I’ve made dozens of green smoothies over the years, and this one is truly the best of all the healthy green smoothies in the land.
Thanks to the pineapple, banana, and honey, this healthy breakfast smoothie is sweet and creamy, and the kale’s flavor is mild.
Telltale green color aside, you won’t even believe it contains kale. (This Green Smoothie is another delicious way to sneak in some greens.)
The Ingredients
This kale smoothie is SO GOOD for you. It packs fiber, protein, and a whole host of vitamins, antioxidants and other nutrients!
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make it, along with a few of their nutritional benefits.
- Kale. Kale contains fiber, antioxidants, calcium, vitamin K, and many others. It’s also a good source of vitamin C and iron. One cup of raw kale contains even more vitamin C than an orange! You can eat kale raw in a smoothie (no need to cook it first). The raw kale flavor is strong on its own, but the other ingredients mellow it.
- Pineapple. My secret to taming the flavor of the raw kale and making it nearly imperceptible! Anytime I add pineapple to a green smoothie, it completely smooths and offsets the taste of the greens. As a bonus, pineapple also offers a variety of vitamins and minerals. It’s especially rich in vitamin C and manganese. Additionally, pineapple a good source of antioxidants. Try it in my Pineapple Smoothie, too!
- Banana. Another ingredient that tames the raw kale. Banana is high in fiber, antioxidants and other nutrients. Since bananas are low in calories and high in fiber, they may aid in weight loss as well. Banana makes the kale smoothie rich, thick, and creamy, and it naturally sweetens it too. (Love banana in your green smoothies? Try this Blueberry Banana Avocado Smoothie.)
- Honey. A bit of additional natural sweetness. Honey is full of antioxidants, can aid in digestion, and may soothe a sore throat. To make the kale smoothie vegan, swap maple syrup (which also has health benefits!).
- Peanut Butter. A healthy fat that makes the smoothie extra satisfying. You can also swap almond butter or sunbutter, though I do enjoy the peanut butter flavor here (it’s so yummy with the banana and honey).
- Greek Yogurt. A big dollop of nonfat Greek yogurt provides extra healthy protein and makes the kale smoothie even more filling. To make the kale smoothie vegan, use a non-dairy yogurt.
- Almond Milk. My favorite for smoothies of all kinds (I love its flavor and texture), though any kind of milk will do.
The Recipe Steps
While you’ll have the smoothest results with a high-powered blend like a Vitamix, you can make this banana kale smoothie with a regular blender too. Here are my tips:
- If you have a high-powered blender: add all of the ingredients to it, then blend until smooth! It’s that easy.
- I don’t recommend adding the kale stems to the kale smoothie, as they can be too tough and fibrous, even if you have a high powered blender.
- If you are using a regular blender, I recommend starting by blending the kale and almond milk until the kale is as smooth as possible. Add the remaining ingredients from there.
- If you’d like a thinner smoothie, splash in more almond milk. For a thicker smoothie, add a few ice cubes.
I realize kale smoothies might be sooooo 2016, but as far as this gal is concerned, the green smoothie trend is here to stay.
Food fads may come and go, but this recipe is here to be your little black dress of morning meals.
It’s flattering, all about the essentials, and is designed to make you feel fabulous.
More Healthy Breakfast Smoothies
- Cleansing Apple Avocado Smoothie (<—another fantastic green smoothie recipe)
- Strawberry Smoothie
- Oatmeal Smoothie Recipe
- Blueberry Banana Smoothie (<—tastes like blueberry pie)
- Mint Smoothie (<—tastes like a Shamrock Shake)
- Beet Smoothie (<—shockingly good, even if you don’t like beets)
Recommended Tools To Make This Kale Smoothie Recipe
- I recently purchased this blender and love it. I’m excited to use it for years and years to come.
- That said, you do not need a high-dollar blender to make a great smoothie! If you plan to make smoothies a lot, it might be worth looking into options, but if not (or if the price tag is out of reach), you can still make a yummy smoothie.
- For a regular blender, I owned this option for a while. While it doesn’t get things as smooth as quickly as a high-powered blender or come with the same bells and whistles, it’s a good option for the price.
- I also have an obsession with these stainless steel straws. They make everything you drink through them from smoothies, to iced coffee, to even water taste extra cool and refreshing. I also keep a few in my purse for when I’m out and about, so I don’t need to ask for a (plastic or paper) straw.
Kale Pineapple Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 2 cups lightly packed chopped kale leaves stems removed
- ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or any milk you like
- 1 frozen medium banana cut into chunks
- ¼ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup frozen pineapple pieces
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter creamy or crunchy (I use natural creamy)
- 1 to 3 teaspoons honey to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients (kale, almond milk, banana, yogurt, pineapple, peanut butter, and honey) in a blender in the order listed.
- Blend until smooth. Add more milk as needed to reach desired consistency. Enjoy immediately.
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This was really good! I couldn’t taste the kale at all. I shared it with my hubby and he loved it too!
Great to hear, thank you Jane!
Tasty smoothie–really liked the peanut butter taste to it and felt healthy drinking it! #wellplatedcookingchallenge
Thanks Alison!
I enjoy Kale and had to try this smoothie and to my surprise it was delicious.!! Adding the pineapple and peanut butter truly was a great addition to the flavor, you could not taste the Kale. I added some blueberries as a garnish.
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Great to hear, thank you Carol!
I will try this recipe for this morning breakfast.
Enjoy Nico!
This is definitely my new favourite smoothie!!!
Great to hear, thank you Adelaide!
What a delicious way to get more leafy greens in my diet! This smoothie is so tasty and I feel so healthy drinking it! Love the addition of pineapple!
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Glad you enjoyed it Cristine!
Great recipe! So glad to have a green smoothie I can make without a high powered blender!
Thanks Carrie!
DELICIOUS. Perfect way to get in extra veggies without the bitter taste of raw kale – can’t taste it at all. I did substitute frozen mango for pineapple since that’s what I had in the freezer and it was stellar. Normally I make the same mixed berry, PB and oats smoothie but I’m definitely adding this one into the mix from now on. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love getting my four-year-old involved in making healthy foods, and a smoothie is a perfect opportunity! Best of all, she loved the taste! The sweetness of the pineapple was the “spoonful of sugar” to make the kale go down! Please create more yummy, healthy smoothie recipes!
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Glad you enjoyed it, Jaclyn!
SO refreshing and good! I added a scoop of vanilla protein powder and was worried that maybe it would overpower the flavors but it was still delicious! LOVED the pineapple.
Great to hear! Thank you Brenna!
Smoothie was really good. I enjoyed it. I’ll be making this all week. Thank you.
Great to hear, thank you Chanteylor!
Loved this recipe! Never would have thought to add peanut butter into a kale banana pineapple smoothie but it actually tastes really good! Will be making this again!
Glad to hear you enjoyed it, Shannon! Thank you!
This looks great. I can’t wait to try. What kind of peanut butter and yogurt are you using? I’m not sure the nutritional info is correct. My Costco organic peanut butter has 180 calories for 2tbsp so I dont see how to get one serving of this smoothie to 228 calories total.
Hi Lisa, The nutritional information is not always completely accurate and can vary depending on ingredients and brands of ingredients used. I switch up brands that I use, so it’s best to go with what you have. When in doubt I would double check with a free source like myfitnesspal.com. Hope this helps!
This kale smoothie is amazing. I didn’t think it would be so good, I love creamy smoothies and this one wow wow. Thank You for the recipe. maybe measurements would come in handy.
My apologies the measurements are there, I was mistaken your recipe with another recipe sorry. I can’t stop telling people about this smoothie.
Glad you enjoyed it, Carmen!
This is the best smoothie ever, period. It has been my go-to for a couple years now. Love it!!
Thank you Cassandra!
Ooooh wee this was absolutely delicious! I was so glad that I had all the ingredients to make this! My gosh what a delicious smoothie!
Great to hear, thank you!
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Thanks Rahul!
Tried this tonight and I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious way these flavors all paired together! Will absolutely be making this again and again. Thank you!
Great to hear, thank you Heidi!
Thanks for sharing the recipe for the kale smoothie. I want to make sure it’s diabetics friendly before I try this recipe. I have been searching for a green smoothie recipe too and this sounds like the best one.
Hope you enjoy it, Sherba!