Coconut Water Smoothie
Servings: 1
In this coconut water smoothie, kale, orange, pineapple and half a banana blend with unsweetened coconut water and chia seeds for 11 grams of fiber. It tastes bright, lightly sweet and tropical, and blends up in 5 minutes before a workout or a busy morning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale
- 1 cup coconut water unsweetened
- ½ orange
- ½ cup pineapple
- ½ banana
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Pour the coconut water into a blender. Add the kale and orange and blend until smooth.
- Add the pineapple, banana and chia seeds. Blend on high until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds, adding a splash more liquid if it's too thick. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Kale Tip: Remove the kale stems to cut the bitterness, or use baby kale. Any leafy green works in its place.
- Make It Colder: Use frozen pineapple or banana for a colder, thicker smoothie, or serve it over ice.
- Lower Sugar: For a less sweet smoothie, swap the banana for 1/4 avocado.
- Storing: Best fresh, since the chia seeds keep thickening as it sits. It keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake and add a splash of water before drinking.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 261kcal, Carbohydrates: 52g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Sodium: 281mg, Potassium: 1398mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 28g, Vitamin A: 6933IU, Vitamin C: 166mg, Calcium: 274mg, Iron: 3mg
