This refreshing Kale Pineapple Smoothie is great for weight loss. It will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. You may also like our Pineapple Weight Loss Smoothie.
This weight loss smoothie is gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, dairy-free, and packed with nutrients.
Why This Kale Smoothie is Good for Weight Loss
This smoothie was introduced as part of our 4-day challenge as a recipe in our sample meal plan. Many of the ladies in our group are trying to lose weight, and this smoothie provides the right nutrients for weight loss. It's high in fiber, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds.
Nutritionally, kale, pineapple, and lime are excellent sources of vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant helpful for immune system health, tissue repair, and collagen formation. One study showed that those who regularly consume vitamin C-rich foods oxidize (or burn) more fat than those who don't.
Kale is also an excellent source of vitamin K. Vitamin K is necessary for blood and bone health. Kale is a low-calorie-dense food making it a great addition to this weight-loss smoothie.
Adding a small amount of avocado gives this smoothie a nice creamy texture while helping your body absorb the vitamin K in the kale.
Coconut water is an excellent source of potassium, an important mineral for electrolyte balance and heart health. So use this smoothie to fuel and hydrate your next workout!
Ingredients
- Kale
- Pineapple (frozen or fresh)
- Avocado
- Lime
- Coconut water
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How to Prepare
If you're using frozen pineapple, you may not need ice. However, if you're using fresh pineapple, adding a cup of ice is recommended–and makes it even more refreshing.
Add chopped kale, pineapple, avocado, fresh lime juice, and unsweetened coconut water (no added sugar) to a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
This recipe makes two smoothies so if you're not sharing, put half into a mason jar to enjoy later. This smoothie keeps for 24 hours in the refrigerator before it starts to oxidize. So enjoy soon!
For other weight loss smoothie recipes, check out:
- Superfood Smoothie
- Spicy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
- Simple 5-Ingredient Green Smoothie
- Energizing Tropical Fruit Smoothie Bowl
- Honeydew Blackberry Mango Smoothie
We hope you love this kale smoothie recipe as much as we do. Please rate and leave a comment below. Be sure to share a picture on Instagram and tag us @danielsplaterecipes so we can see your creation!
Kale Pineapple Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh chopped kale
- 2 cups pineapple chunks frozen or fresh
- ¼ cup avocado
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice about ½ lime
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut water no added sugar
- Ice optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Roni says
This smoothie is so so good!!! It has the perfect amount of sweetness and tastes like a treat.
Gigi & Sersie says
Thank you, Roni! We're so glad you like it. 🙂
Judy says
I was skeptical at first, but this has become a regular for me. when I don't have kale on hand, sometimes I use spinach. I feel so good after having this.