Pineapple is the ideal partner for kale: its sweetness and acidity cut through the strong, cabbage like taste. Avocado makes the whole thing creamy.
2 leaves
kale stems removed
100 g
pineapple peeled, in chunks
½
avocado flesh only
1 tsp
chia seeds
6 oz
water
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Creamy and tropical with sweet pineapple up front and a green, slightly cabbage like finish.
Kale is one of the most robust leafy greens and has a pronounced flavour, so it needs a strong fruit to balance it. Fresh pineapple brings plenty of sweetness and acidity. Kale contains vitamin K and vitamin C, and chia seeds add fibre while slightly thickening the drink.
Half an avocado gives the smoothie a soft, creamy body. It is filling enough for breakfast. Remove the tough stems from the kale, they do not blend well.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
Yes, frozen kale works well and blends easily.
They are tough and fibrous and leave chewy bits even in a strong blender.
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