Kale Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
A bright tropical green smoothie where the fruit does most of the talking.
- 6 mintime
- 1serving
- 315calories
- 28 gprotein
Kale has a stronger flavor than spinach, so it needs a strong partner. Pineapple is a good match because its acidity and sweetness cover the bitterness. Remove the thick stems before blending, since they are fibrous.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 2 cups kale leaves, stems removed
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 cup coconut water
- ½ medium banana
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Method
- Strip the kale leaves from the stems and add the leaves to the blender with the coconut water.
- Blend for 30 seconds until the kale is finely chopped.
- Add the protein powder, pineapple, banana, and lime juice.
- Blend for another 45 seconds, until smooth.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 315 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 31 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk.
Tips
- A high-speed blender handles kale well. With a standard blender, blend the greens longer.
- Massaging raw kale with your hands for a minute softens it and reduces bitterness.
Swaps and variations
- Use spinach for a milder smoothie.
- Add a few mint leaves.
