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
Here's a pleasing combination for a green smoothie — kale and pineapple, with the added cleansing benefit of cucumber.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 257kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 8701IU | Vitamin C: 156mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 4mg
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Ashley says
Kale and pineapple are my favorite combination in a green smoothie.
Bill says
I'm a current cancer patient looking for the best fruit and vegetable mix I can create in my juicer