Green Pineapple Smoothie with Kale and Spinach
Start your day with this high-fiber green pineapple smoothie with zero refined sugar. It’s low fat, low calorie, refreshing, and super simple to make.
Happy New Year! January is probably the best time to do a little detox after a well-deserved holiday with delicious foods and drinks. So the first thing comes to my mind is a refreshing smoothie because it’s perfect for resetting your system while supporting you with rich nutrients.
This pineapple smoothie is one of these healthy recipes that are loaded with fiber and vitamins. Here are a few highlights of this recipe.
- You can use frozen pineapples or fresh pineapple chunks along with a few ice cubes.
- Greek yogurt is used instead of protein powder.
- Both kale and spinach are blended in, so it’s super green and healthy.
- No fruit juice like pineapple juice or orange juice is added to cut back on sugar and calories. The smoothie base is coconut water.
- Like your smoothie sweet? No problem. Add a half packet of Stevia or more to your liking. It has zero calories.
- A few fresh mint leaves make this smoothie extra refreshing.
- Give your pineapple smoothie an additional boost with superfoods like chia seeds.
In addition, you might also like this Chocolate Banana Smoothie, this Classic Berry Smoothie, and this Tropical Green Smoothie. Hope you enjoy and get ready for more healthy recipes to come!
Green Pineapple Smoothie with Kale and Spinach
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 2.5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Smoothie, Gluten Free, Vegan
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
Description
Start your day with this high-fiber green pineapple smoothie with zero refined sugar. It’s low fat, low calorie, refreshing, and super simple to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 handful of kale and spinach (about 1 cup, packed)
- 6 mint leaves
- 1/4 cup Greek plain yogurt
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/2 packet Stevia (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
Add coconut water in a blender, followed by green leaves and mint. Add yogurt, then pineapple. Top with stevia and chia seeds (if using) and blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 312.4mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7.9g
- Protein: 7.1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
About the Author
Sharon Chen is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and author of the Complete Sous Vide Cookbook. She believes food not only brings healing but also connection. As the creator of StreetSmart Kitchen, she aims to make meal prep easier than ever and help you find balance, ease, joy, and simplicity in the kitchen as you improve your well-being.
Amazing recipe! I love smoothies and Pineapples. It’s very healthy, too!