Start your day off right with this Pineapple Kale Smoothie! It’s packed with tropical flavor and fresh greens to give you a healthy and refreshing boost to your morning. My toddler is a big fan of this one!
I haven’t shared a smoothie recipe in awhile, so I decided it was high time to get back on that bandwagon! I’ve been making a lot of oatmeal for breakfast lately, but decided to try out a new smoothie recipe the other day since I had some chopped up pineapple sitting in the fridge. I blended the pineapple up with a little orange juice and some kale, and the results were a WIN! I love easy, minimal-ingredient recipes, and that’s the beauty of this one right here.
I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it to y’all or not, but my daughter is starting to talk! Her new favorite word is “mine,” (isn’t that the case for lots of toddlers?!) and she definitely exercised her use of that word the day I first made this smoothie. Seriously, no sooner had I stuck a straw into it than she came toddling over at lightning speed hollering, “MINE! MINE!” So…. I let her be the one to take the first guinea-pig sip. I knew it must’ve been good, since she downed almost 1/3 of it before I could coax it away from her!
So there ya have it. A toddler approved green smoothie. Hope y’all love it, too! 🙂
Pineapple Kale Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pineapple, (I used fresh)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 cup packed kale,, stems removed
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Looking for more smoothie recipes? You might like these:
Kale, Apple, & Banana Smoothie
Almond Buttercup Green Smoothie
Berry + Spinach Smoothie
Josephine Bokuniewicz says
I’ve def tried a few green drinks in my time. Maybe the pineapple will make it better – but I just don’t know! haha! 🙂
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
I love pineapples so I know I’m gonna love this!
Shayla Marie says
I haven’t had a kale and pineapple smoothie yet, but I have a bunch of pineapple. I think I will plant some kale because I do like kale and I would like to try this.
Bella says
What a great idea for a healthy smoothie. I’m betting if you can get your kid to drink it (and how cute that shes started talking) i can get my boyfriend who doesn’t like kale to drink it.
Deborah Brooks says
Super easy, refreshing and healthy! Looks really delish.
Nancy R Corwyn says
I didn’t have orange juice, so I used the juice of 1 lemon and sweetened with some vanilla-flavored stevia drops. Also added some Greek yogurt and some oat milk. It was awesome!
Sara Welch says
What a cool and refreshing beverage! Perfect for a hot summer day; looking forward to cooling down with this one!
Beth Neels says
Wow! This is great! If your toddler will drink it, maybe my picky 18 year old may eat something green! Thanks for the inspiration!
Beth says
This looks like a great way to start my morning or cool off during a hot summer day! The fact that it’s also kid approved is a huge bonus!
Jacqueline Debono says
I start nearly every day with a smoothie so, am always on the look out for great smoothie ideas. Love how fresh and easy this one is! My kids also liked using the word ‘mine’ a lot when they were toddlers! Brought back memories!
Amy | The Cook Report says
Love this healthy smoothie, I bet it’s such a brilliant breakfast!
Veena Azmanov says
Smoothies, loved by all. . This pineapple smoothie looks so tempting. Need to try this out.
Jacqueline Debono says
I start every day with a smoothie and am always on the look out for new smoothie ideas. This sounds so refreshing!
Brian Jones says
That is such a beautiful colour, interesting flavour combinations too!
Adrianne says
This is my kindof smoothie recipe! I can just imagine how good you feel starting your day this way. I lok forward to giving it a go!! Cheers
stavros petrakides says
very good article
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
This is a great idea, Ashlyn! I just bought some baby kale for another recipe. I’ll have to keep some aside for a smoothie!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
I am all about the green smoothies these days. They are just so healthy for you!
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
You’re going through such a fun time with your toddler. I can remember when my kids first started talking and as I recall, they all said “mine” a lot. This smoothie combo sounds fantastic, I’m sure my kids would love it!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
Looks so refreshing. When making a kale smoothie pineapple is one of my favorite go to fruits. YUM!
Kelley says
If its toddler approved, then I’m sure its delicious! haha! Its so fun when they first start talking. Then they turn 3 like my son and don’t ever STOP talking. Ha! Great recipe and BEAUTIFUL pictures friend!
Sonia says
This looks absolutely refreshing!! I am always looking for ways I can include kale in my family’s diet! I am giving the smoothie a try tomorrow morning!!
Beth says
I wonder if I could get my nanny kids to drink this… 🙂
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
We do a pineapple kale pizza at home and I love it so I am sure I would love this smoothie! Looks great!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
Haha, “mine” is always a popular word with the little ones! My 2 year old’s is now “why?” Lol. I’m sure she’d love this smoothie!
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
This sounds great! I love the pineapple/kale combo!