Pineapple Green Smoothie with Kale and Coconut Water
Servings: 1
This pineapple green smoothie tastes bright, fresh, and lightly tropical. The pineapple and orange bring natural sweetness and sunny citrus notes, while the lemon adds a tangy zing that wakes up your taste buds. The result is a refreshing, sweet-tart smoothie with just a hint of green—like a tropical vacation in a glass.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale
- 1 cup coconut water unsweetened
- ½ orange peeled
- ¼ cucumber peeled
- 1 cup pineapple frozen
- ¼ lemon peeled
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Blend kale, coconut water, and orange together until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend again.
Notes
- Use at least one frozen fruit to make smoothie cold
- Swap coconut water with regular water
- Keep the white pith on the orange and lemon for added nutrition
- Add a plant-based protein powder like my protein powder recipe to help your body process the natural sugars from this smoothie
- Feel free to swap kale for the leafy greens of your choice
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 281mg, Potassium: 1367mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 30g, Vitamin A: 6996IU, Vitamin C: 217mg, Calcium: 223mg, Iron: 3mg