Kale and Pineapple Green Smoothie
This was the smoothie that started my obsession.
A dairy-free green smoothie that is an easy was to get in a hefty dose of vegetables, post-workout electrolytes, and collagen protein. This nutrient-packed smoothie is the ticket to balance out my love for pocket foods and have a healthful way to start my day.
Bonus: if you want this to be a vegan smoothie, switch out the collagen peptides for pea protein—just make sure it's unflavored! Or, you can just leave it out altogether.
Tips for How To Make a Smoothie
Don’t use ice—it dilutes the flavor.
If you can help it, use frozen fruit and keep the veggies and liquids you’ll use for smoothies in the fridge or freezer.
Don’t skimp on your liquid. Add more liquid to your blender if your smoothie isn’t blending well.
Smoothies are an excellent way to use avocados that are starting to age—once they are ripe on your countertop, pop them into your fridge to slow the aging process. As a bonus, they’ll be cold and ready for the blender!
Don’t be afraid to play around with ratios to suit your taste! Want it sweeter? Add more fruit or swap avocado for banana. Want it thicker? Use less liquid. Creamier? Add more avocado. You get the idea.
These recipes make one large smoothie (meal replacement) or 2 snack- or kid-sized smoothies.
Kale and Pineapple Green Smoothie
Ingredients
1/4 large avocado, refrigerated
1 handful of spinach
4-6 kale leaves
1 cup frozen pineapple
1/2-ish coconut water, refrigerated
2 scoops collagen peptides
½ lime, juiced
DIRECTIONS
To ensure a smooth blend without overheating your blender, place your ingredients in the container, building from soft to hard. For example, the bottom layer should be avocado and liquid, then greens and protein powder, and finally frozen fruit.
Start blender on a low setting to get all ingredients chopped for 10-20 seconds and then increase to a high speed until completely smooth, about 45-60 seconds, depending on your blender. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
BONUS GREEN SMOOTHIE
Spinach Mango Green Smoothie
For when you still want your green smoothie but kinda tropical and less vegetal.
This dairy-free smoothie can easily be made vegan—just switch the collagen peptides for unflavored pea protein. Or, you can just leave out the protein.
INGREDIENTS
1/4 avocado, refrigerated
2 handfuls of spinach
1 cup frozen mango
½ -¾ cup of orange juice
2 scoops collagen peptides
DIRECTIONS
To ensure a smooth blend without overheating your blender, place your ingredients in the container, building from soft to hard. For example, the bottom layer should be avocado and liquid, then greens and protein powder, and finally frozen fruit.
Start blender on a low setting to get all ingredients chopped for 10-20 seconds and then increase to a high speed until completely smooth, about 45-60 seconds, depending on your blender. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.