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I created this energizing pineapple ginger smoothie recipe after learning Venus Williams, yes the pro tennis player, enjoys a breakfast smoothie boosted with ginger and kale.
If you want to start the day like a professional athlete, this nutrition-packed healthy pineapple ginger smoothie is perfect! I know fresh ginger might be out of your comfort zone and I get it! It packs a punch. So start SMALL and work your way to a good chunk in your smoothie. Your body will thank you!
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Ingredients You’ll Need
- Baby kale: Tender and mild in flavor, baby kale is a leafy green vegetable that blends effortlessly into smoothies. Look for pre-washed baby kale in the produce section for an easy, no-prep option.
- Orange (Peeled): Bright and juicy, oranges bring a natural sweetness to the smoothie. Choose firm, vibrant oranges from the produce aisle, or use freshly squeezed juice for convenience.
- Ginger root: Fresh ginger adds a bold, zesty kick that enhances the overall flavor. Look for firm, smooth roots in the produce section and store them in the fridge for lasting freshness.
- Almond milk: A creamy, neutral base that pairs well with fruit flavors. Find unsweetened almond milk in the refrigerated section for a smooth and consistent texture.
- Frozen pineapple: Frozen pineapple chunks add a tropical, sweet flavor with a refreshing finish. You can also cut pineapple and freeze yourself.
- Frozen strawberries: Sweet and slightly tart, frozen strawberries bring a balanced flavor and vibrant color to the mix. Opt for bags of pre-washed strawberries in the frozen foods section.
- Chia seeds: Chia seeds add a subtle nutty flavor and create a satisfying texture. You can find this superfood in the baking aisle or bulk bins of most grocery stores.
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How to Blend a Pineapple Ginger Smoothie
Fresh ginger isn’t as soft or blend-able as most of the fruits and veggies I blend, so how do I make it work?
- Prepare your fruits and vegetables. Remove the kale stems and tear the leaves into smaller pieces. Peel and segment the orange, discarding any seeds.
- Peel the ginger. While you can definitely get away with leaving the peel on some plants, I don’t recommend leaving the peel on here! You can use a veggie peeler or the back of a spoon.
- Grate or finely chop the ginger. If you’re using a high-powered blender, then you should be able to completely blend up the ginger. If not, you should use the grating method or if the ginger root doesn’t blend easily, chop it into tiny pieces.
- Combine the kale, grated or chopped ginger, orange segments, and almond milk in the blender.
- Blend on high speed until all the leafy kale chunks are fully incorporated, and the mixture has a smooth consistency. If you blender is struggling, it might be time to get one of my recommended blenders for smoothies.
- Toss in the pineapple chunks, strawberries, and chia seeds.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is fully pureed. Don’t skimp on blending this smoothie fully, unless you want chunks of ginger going up your straw. Then puree as much as you can before enjoying.
- Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve right away for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy this refreshing ginger smoothie.
More Ginger Smoothies
Once you learn to like ginger in your smoothies, you’ll find it’s super versatile. Add it to pretty much any smoothie for a little kick and a whole lot of love:
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Pineapple Ginger Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale baby
- 1 orange peeled
- 2 inch ginger root
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ cup pineapple frozen
- ½ cup strawberries frozen
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Add kale, ginger, orange and almond milk to the blender.
- Blend on high speed until all leafy chunks are gone and you have a smoothie consistency.
- Add pineapple, strawberries and chia seeds and blend again.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Add 1 serving of Homemade Protein Powder to boost this smoothie by 10 grams of protein.
- Swap in the leafy greens of your choice.
- Use at least 1 frozen fruit for a refreshingly cool smoothie.
Nutrition
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Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!Common Questions
Yes! If you want the maximum health benefits of ginger in smoothies, definitely use the raw version. Just start small. A little goes a long way with this potent ingredient.
Definitely! Ginger is naturally anti-inflammatory, a natural pain reliever and a digestive aid that soothes the stomach.
Yes, I recommend it. You’ll notice a difference in texture and taste if you leave on the peel, so just peel it with the back of a spoon or vegetable peeler before adding it to your smoothie.
My advice is start with a little bit, like the size of a dime. You can always add more, yet you can’t take it back. At first, I could only handle a small piece, yet over time I’ve fallen more in love with it. Now, I’ll easily add a chunk of it in without even flinching.
Great info.
Thanks Melvin!
I made it for lunch great. Thanks.
Nice.
Delicious. I used leafy kale and subbed mangoes for the pineapple and berries. I was really surprised at how sweet it was, with no kale flavor to speak of, and I like kale! I’ll try this with other fruit as well, a teal winner.
Nice! Pineapple is super sugary and delicious. But I have to be aware of that when I’m using it.
I want to make all of your smoothies
do you have a book or a site that will give me the recipes to all the meal replacement smoothies- green smoothies -etc. Please!
I do Viv! It’s called >Simple Green Smoothies and it has full color recipe photos for 100 green smoothies. I think you’ll love it.
Delicious! My husband wants more!
Can the almond milk be substituted?
Absolutely! You can use any plant-based milk, water or coconut water! Whatever you prefer. 🙂
Do you use unsweetened almond milk in this recipe? Thanks!
Hi Michelle. Great question! Def yes, we us unsweetened almond milk whenever possible.
Do you peel the orange before putting it into the smoothie? The picture shows unpeeled
Def a fan of this one and it will go in my weekly rotation!
Woo hoo!
I’ve been making this smoothie a lot recently to help combat inflammation. It’s really helping! 🙂
That’s great to hear, Marie!
I love this recipe and the ginger gives it the kick I need most mornings. 😉
Love the ginger in this smoothie!
Adding ginger to green smoothies is a must! I love the added spice!
It really kicks the flavor up a notch!
If this smoothie is good enough for Venus, it’s gonna be amazing!!! I love seeing what fitness peeps blend- so thank you for putting her recipe into life so we could make it too. Do you peel the ginger?
You’re welcome, Dani! And you can peel the ginger if you choose but you don’t have to, Yet if you don’t peel, make sure to scrub it really well before blending. 🙂
Super!! LOVE ginger and added even a bit more . I just wash my ginger and don’t bother to remove the skin—works for me!
I love ginger, also! Any smoothie with ginger in it is a great one in my book. 🙂
This is a winner! I just tried it with a big chunk of ginger and it made my day . Thank you for creating new recipes!
You’re welcome, Araceli! 🙂
The almond milk base with citrus is an interesting combo, can’t wait to try it! Venus Williams is #goals
You’d think that combination might taste weird but it’s really yummy!
Wow this is delicious. I’ll add in my recipes thank you.
You’re welcome! 🙂
YUM!!! (i didn’t have the orange, but yum anyways)
Even without the orange, I bet it was delish! 🙂