Here’s a pleasing combination for a green smoothie — kale and pineapple, with the added cleansing benefit of cucumber. Prepare to be refreshed and hydrated! This makes about two 12-ounce servings. Photos by Hannah Kaminsky.
Kale, Cucumber, and Pineapple Smoothie
Author: VegKitchen
Recipe type: Green smoothie
Cuisine: Vegan / Healthy
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Serves: 2
Here's a pleasing combination for a green smoothie — kale and pineapple, with the added cleansing benefit of cucumber.
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced fresh or canned pineapple
- ½ medium or 1 small sweet apple
- 4-inch piece cucumber (leave peel on if unwaxed
- 3 to 4 kale leaves (curly or lacinato)
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds or chia seeds, optional
- 1 cup mango or pineapple juice
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and process until quite smooth. Divide among two tumblers and serve at once.
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1 Comment
Ashley
January 12, 2016 at 1:43 amKale and pineapple are my favorite combination in a green smoothie.