Coconut Water Smoothie

4.85 from 20 votes

This coconut water smoothie is hydrating and refreshing. The citrus fruit helps to cut the bitterness in the kale and we boosted the sweetness with banana.

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Beverage, Smoothie

Cuisine: Plant-Based, Vegan

Keyword: autumn recipe, gluten free recipe, green smoothie recipe, nut free recipe, spring recipe, summer recipe, winter recipe

Servings: smoothie

Calories: 261kcal

Author: Jen Hansard

Equipment

high-speed blender

Ingredients

1 cup kale
1 cup coconut water unsweetened
½ orange
½ cup pineapple
½ banana
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost optional

Instructions

Place kale, orange and coconut water in blender. Puree until smooth.
Add remaining fruit and blend again until smooth.

Notes

Remove the stems of the kale to help with the bitter taste. You can also use baby kale.
Swap kale out with the leafy green of your choice.
Blend in the chia seeds or sprinkle on top for a crunchy texture.
For a lower sugar smoothie, swap the banana with ¼ of an avocado.

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